Juravinski Cancer Centre
| Juravinski Cancer Centre | |
|---|---|
| Hamilton Health Sciences | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Ontario, Canada |
| Coordinates | 43°14′25″N 79°50′47″W / 43.24028°N 79.84639°WCoordinates: 43°14′25″N 79°50′47″W / 43.24028°N 79.84639°W |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | No |
| History | |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Links | |
| Website | http://jcc.hhsc.ca/ |
| Lists | Hospitals in Canada |
The Juravinski Cancer Centre is a comprehensive centre for cancer care and research in Hamilton, Canada. Operated by Hamilton Health Sciences, it is adjacent to the Juravinski Hospital, which provides Emergency Room facilities.
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre is a full-service general hospital offering excellence in cancer care and orthopedics. The combination of inpatient and outpatient programs supports one of the busiest and largest comprehensive cancer centres in Canada, including community-based oncology clinics in Brantford and Burlington. The site’s primary focus is delivering a full spectrum of cancer care services, with programs ranging from prevention, screening and diagnosis to treatment including chemotherapy and the region’s only radiation treatment program.
History
The site was redeveloped in 2010 and renamed Juravinski Hospital for Charles Juravinski, former owner of the Flamboro Downs racetrack. He donated $43-million to Hamilton city hospitals along with his wife Margaret.[1]
Fundraising
The Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation raises funds to support the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre including: capital projects, equipment, research, fellowship, education, hospital programs and patient amenities.
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References
- ↑ "StreetBeat: "Mr. Generosity"" (Press release). The Hamilton Spectator. 2007-04-20.
