Sinai Hospital has opened a $2.3 million pediatric cancer outpatient center to boost its reputation for delivering child health care services.
The center treats leukemia, anemia, sickle cell disease and other disorders.
It also provides pediatric residency training. The project is part of a $30 million inpatient facility that will take 16 to 20 months to complete.
The clinic moved from its ground floor location to a newly created space near the main hospital entrance, providing easier access and proximity to other hospital services as well as the Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute.
The new space is above-ground with a lot of windows and lights. At 4,800 square feet, it contains five exam rooms, five private infusion rooms and large playrooms for kids.
The former pediatric center was located underground and was less than half the size.
There's a family refreshment area where patients can bring their lunches.
"It's a better atmosphere in every way, " says Dr. Joseph Wiley, chairman of the pediatrics department at the Herman & Walter Samuelson Children's Hospital at Sinai.
The new center contains larger exam rooms and is equipped with electronic health records.
A private family conference room is located next to the clinic and social worker offices which provide a space for learning resources as well as private family meetings.
Wiley says he likes the neighborhood because it's at the junction of Baltimore City and Baltimore County and can attract patients from both.
Sinai employs 4700. The Baltimore hospital is part of LifeBridge Health, which includes Northwest Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Courtland Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Writer: Julekha Dash
Source: Dr. Joseph Wiley, Sinai Hospital