WITH THE KARMANOS CANCER INSTITUTE AT THE TOLEDO CLINIC CANCER CENTERS NOW OPEN at Side Cut Crossings in Maumee, residents from Toledo and the surrounding communities have access to the most comprehensive cancer care options available anywhere in Northwest Ohio.
Developed in collaboration with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Michigan, this approximately 65,000-square-foot, $32 million healthcare facility will provide outstanding patient-centered care and life-changing cancer therapies and treatments within a short drive for area residents.
“This new campus provides cancer care for many in their own backyard and creates easy access to the best care for both The Toledo Clinic and Karmanos patients,” says Mike D’Eramo, Chief Administrative Officer at The Toledo Clinic.
Rex Mowat, MD, of The Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers adds, “In creating this state-of-the-art healthcare campus, we’ve assembled a team of physicians and supporting staff with access to world-class research and clinical trials, diagnostics, treatment protocols, and technology, including telemedicine services. Best of all, the availability of this innovative facility in our local community means cancer patients no longer have to deal with the added stress of traveling out of town for treatment or to take part in clinical trials.”
The recognition that 30 to 40 percent of cancer patients in Northwest Ohio were leaving the area to access some form of cancer care in cities such as Cleveland, Columbus, Ann Arbor, and Detroit was among the major factors that prompted The Toledo Clinic to collaborate with regional partners in developing the new facility. “We decided that instead of making area patients drive to the mountain, we’d bring the mountain to them. Having world-class cancer care nearby not only reduces travel time, but it also allows patients to stay connected to loved ones while they undergo treatment,” says Dr. Mowat.
In addition to the combined expertise of providers from multiple leading cancer-treatment organizations from around the region, the Karmanos Cancer Institute at The Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers offers 22 exam rooms, an on-site pharmacy for oral chemotherapy medications, and a modern radiation oncology suite including the latest-generation linear accelerator. Additionally, there is an adjacent and free-standing laboratory and state-of-the-art imaging center available to the general public. There are also 24 infusion bays where patients receiving chemotherapy can relax in heated massage chairs during treatments as well as take advantage of private rooms and spaces with home-like comforts and amenities, such as a selection of books, a fireplace, and television.
Considerable research and effort were invested in the new building’s design, flow, and aesthetics with an emphasis on choosing materials and organizing spaces to promote an optimal healing environment, as well as maximize comfort and convenience for patients and their families, throughout the center. For example, the building’s floor-to-ceiling windows flood the facility with natural light and allow patients and their loved ones to connect visually with nature and the beautiful surrounding landscape. Among the services available on the new Cancer Center campus are a clinical research program, genetic counseling, in-office treatments, cold-cap therapy for the prevention of hair loss during cancer treatment, support groups for patients and families, foundation support for patients requiring assistance with essential needs, patient assistance programs, and hospital partnerships throughout the region.
“Collaborating with The Toledo Clinic gives cancer patients easy access to comprehensive cancer care,” says Justin Klamerus, MD, MMM, President of the Karmanos Cancer Hospital and Network. “The Karmanos Cancer Institute at The Toledo Clinic is the first site that we have opened outside of Michigan. Patients receiving care at each of Karmanos’ 16 network cancer centers, including our center in Maumee, have access to promising treatments and we are proud to now offer this opportunity through our strong collaboration.” The Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers, located at 4126 N. Holland Sylvania Road, Suite 105, also provides imaging, laboratory, chemotherapy, specialized pharmacy, and IV services. The cancer center consists of 8 medical and 3 radiation oncologists along with 11 nurse practitioners and 4 research nurses. The cancer center also has satellite centers in Maumee, Napoleon, Bowling Green, Wauseon, and Monroe. The Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers has earned Patient-Centered Specialty Practice recognition and Oncology Medical Home recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Oncology homes align systems and resources with coordinated care focused on cancer patients and their needs. This reduces fragmentation, supports shared decision making, and improves the patient experience. They are the first oncology practice in the state of Michigan and the second oncology practice in the state of Ohio to receive this recognition.
For more information, please call The Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers at 419-479-5605. ✲
