Atrium Health Opens State-of-the-Art Outpatient Transplant and Cellular Therapy Unit

Atrium Health recently celebrated the opening of the Levine Cancer Institute’s Outpatient Transplant and Cellular Therapy Unit, a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance care for patients undergoing stem cell transplants and other cellular therapies.

Atrium Health, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a nationally recognized leader in health outcomes through innovative research, education, and compassionate care. It is part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit health system in the U.S., formed through a merger with Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health’s academic core is Wake Forest University School of Medicine, known for its medical education and groundbreaking research.

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute, located in Charlotte, NC, is a premier cancer center offering world-class cancer care to patients in the greater Charlotte area and beyond. With access to top-ranked physicians and the latest treatments and technologies, patients receive the most advanced care available, including groundbreaking clinical trials that provide access to the newest cancer therapies.

The Institute takes an individualized approach to cancer treatment, ensuring that each patient’s care plan is tailored to their unique needs. A team of expert oncologists, hematologists, and other specialized cancer professionals work collaboratively to guide patients through their treatment options, support them in making informed decisions, and provide comprehensive care at every stage of their journey.

The system is committed to reducing health disparities, receiving prestigious awards like the American Hospital Association’s Quest for Quality Prize, the Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award, and the CMS Health Equity Award. In 2023, Atrium Health provided $2.8 billion in free and uncompensated care, supporting its mission to improve health, elevate hope, and advance healing for all.

The unit will serve as a hub for advanced treatments like hematopoietic stem cell transplants, CAR T-cell therapy, and other specialized cellular therapies. By focusing on outpatient care, it enables patients to receive critical treatments while remaining close to home and their support networks, significantly improving their overall experience and recovery.

This expansion is aligned with Atrium Health’s mission to offer comprehensive, innovative cancer care, including its top-ranked pediatric and adult cancer programs. The new unit offers access to the latest medical technologies, as well as integrated care teams that include specialists, nurses, and support staff who work together to tailor personalized care plans for each patient.

The opening of the Outpatient Transplant and Cellular Therapy Unit reflects Atrium Health’s dedication to providing advanced, high-quality care that not only improves survival outcomes but also enhances the quality of life for patients during their treatment journeys.

Atrium Health:

“Join us in celebrating the grand opening of the Atrium Health Levine Cancer Outpatient Transplant and Cellular Therapy Unit!

Transplant and cell therapy helps many patients facing blood cancers or a blood disorder – harnessing the power of their own cells, or donor cells, to fight those diseases. Having the option to receive outpatient treatment allows patients to spend less time in the hospital and more time in the comfort of their own homes, leading to better quality of life during recovery.

Atrium Health Levine Cancer offers these therapies at the region’s only comprehensive transplant and cellular therapy center. We have access to advanced cancer treatments not available elsewhere, including the full range of transplants, CAR T-cell therapy and the latest clinical trials. And our leading team of specialists – including nationally recognized physicians – work together to provide expert care.

We are proud of this new outpatient service and look forward to the positive impact it will have on our patients’ lives.”

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Further Reading:

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