The James Cancer Hospital

The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (commonly shortened to just The James) is part of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and is one of the National Cancer Institute's Comprehensive Cancer Centers.[3] It is named after Arthur G. James, the founder, who desired a cancer hospital in Columbus, Ohio, United States.

"The James" redirects here. For other uses, see James (disambiguation).
The James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute
A view of The James Cancer Hospital
Geography
LocationColumbus, Ohio, USA
Coordinates39°59′41.528″N 83°1′11.143″W
Organisation
Care systemPublic
FundingGovernment hospital
TypeCancer, research
Affiliated universityThe Ohio State University
NetworkThe James Cancer Network, OSUMC
Services
Emergency departmentJames Emergency Department[1]
Beds306[2]
Public transit accessBus transport Central Ohio Transit Authority 22, 31
Bus transport OSU CABS and shuttles
History
Opened1990
Links
Websitehttp://www.cancer.osu.edu

The hospital treats cancer, and conducts research in the Solove Research Institute. The James receives donations through the Pelotonia biking event. In 2018, the James Cancer Hospital was designated a magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.[4] With its expansion in 2014, it is now the third largest cancer hospital in the United States. Despite sizable fundraising efforts and recognition in Central Ohio, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital as the 30th best cancer hospital in the United States in 2020.[5]

History

The ground breaking for the hospital was July 10, 1984. It was completed January 16, 1990 but a water main break delayed the opening until July 9, 1990, when the first patient was admitted.

Work

The hospital supports the Human Tissue Resource Network by housing a constitute organization called the Tissue Procurement Shared Resources.

New hospital and expansion

In December 2014, The James opened a new hospital. With more than 1.1 million square feet, and 21 floors, "the New James" is now the third largest cancer hospital in the country.[6] Designed by Architecture Firm, HOK, the construction project broke ground in 2010 and was the largest development project in The Ohio State University's history. The cost of construction was $1.1 billion. Every inpatient floor specializes in specific cancer sub-types, has dedicated areas for education as well as a translational research lab.

Emergency department

The James also has its own 15 bed emergency department that is strictly for cancer patients.[7] It is fully integrated with the Medical Center's emergency department.

References
  1. "Ohio State Opens First Fully Integrated Cancer Emergency Department". Cancer.osu.edu. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
  2. "The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute". The Ohio State University. Retrieved March 2, 2015.
  3. "National Cancer Institute". Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  4. "OSUCCC – James Earns Magnet Re-Designation". The James - OSUCCC. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
  5. "Best Hospitals for Cancer". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  6. "The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute". cancer.osu.edu. The Ohio State University. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  7. "Cancer Emergency Services | OSUCCC James". Cancer.osu.edu. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
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