St. Jude Affiliate Clinic at Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital celebrates expansion

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As part of its commitment to delivering the most advanced care to pediatric cancer patients, Novant Health, the Novant Health Foundation and respective donors gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the recent expansion of the St. Jude Affiliate Clinic at Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital, a department of Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. These clinic enhancements will ensure pediatric patients and their families continue to have access to the latest cancer treatments and research opportunities.

Beyond its kid-friendly aesthetic appeal, the affiliate clinic now includes two fully equipped laboratories to process test results needed to guide cancer treatment decisions at the bedside, 21 state-of-the-art exam rooms, two new therapy/play areas and four open infusion bays.

“We understand the fear and hardships associated when a child is diagnosed with a catastrophic disease. Our care teams strive to ease some of that burden by providing pediatric patients and their families with the highest quality and most compassionate care,” said Saad Ehtisham, DHA, FACHE, president, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, and senior vice president, greater Charlotte market. “This expansion not only allows us to continue the vital work of improving lives and health across our community but strengthens our commitment of helping find cures for childhood cancers.”

The clinic is the only St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital affiliate clinic in the Carolinas and one of eight across the United States. It is one of just three affiliate clinics nationwide to take part in clinical trials with both St. Jude and the Children's Oncology Group. This allows patients in the region to have unique access to world-class treatment and research opportunities. In 2023, the dedicated physicians and advanced practice providers at the St. Jude Affiliate Clinic served 2,400 children.

“The St. Jude Affiliate Clinic is a valuable resource for our community. We understand that every child is unique, and so it is our goal to take a personalized approach with every patient,” said Dr. Jessica Bell, co-medical director of the St. Jude Affiliate Clinic at Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital. “Families can trust that we will work together to provide the best care possible for their child. And this beautiful, light-filled space reflects our philosophy of care, to cure more children and to serve with hope and compassion.”  

These renovations were part of a larger, multiphase expansion to ensure Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital meets the growing and individualized needs of our community. In November 2023, the neonatal intensive care unit expansion was completed, allowing for enhanced capacity to care for premature babies.  

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