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Home > Patient Information > Pediatric Department > Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Introduction
The Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology diagnoses and provides treatment to children with a variety of blood diseases and different types of cancer. We have been affiliated since 1995 with the Children's Oncology Group (COG), an international organization of hospitals and medical centers working together to improve the care of children with cancer. This affiliation allows us to provide the most modern, up-to-date care available to children with any type of cancer. We are located in the Charette Health Care Center in Portsmouth, VA, a state-of-the-art medical facility designed to provide cutting edge care in comfortable surroundings. With support from our surgery, pathology, radiology, and radiation therapy colleagues we are able to offer a full complement of services to those children who require them. The social and emotional needs are not forgotten; we have an excellent social work division that will assist families in dealing with the challenges that result from having a child with one of these disorders. A play therapy program was recently introduced that assists our children in many ways, from simply giving them an opportunity to be kids despite their diagnoses to helping them stay successful in school despite their treatment schedules. We also have an outstanding track record in providing broad base support to military families within our region as well as to families moving to our area. Our location allows military members to support their families during comprehensive pediatric hematology/oncology treatment while serving their country.
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth: Where we care for your children!
Services Available
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Children's Oncology Group (COG) Treatment Protocols |
Quiet, comfortable inpatient surroundings |
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit |
| State-of-the-art diagnostic radiology services |
Inpatient Child Life Program |
Full anesthesia support |
| Pediatric surgery team | Full-service radiation oncology | Day hospital for chemotherapy and transfusion administration |
| Highly trained social work service | Comprehensive Home Care Services |
| Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program | Hemophilia/Clotting Disorder Clinic | Chronic transfusion therapy |
Appointments
New Referrals
Call 1-866-MIL-HLTH
Follow-up Appointments
Call 757-953-4529
If you are TRICARE Prime, please be sure you have a current care authorization
from your
Primary Care provider before calling for an appointment.
Links
Oncology
Information Site Name Description A comprehensive site maintained by the University of Pennsylvania. Contains information on specific cancers, treatment, and support services. A national voluntary health agency dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma - and to improving the quality of life of patients and their families. National organization providing education and support Education, advocacy, and support Federally funded research organiztion Information regarding bone marrow donation, donor registries, and transplant issues A Children's Oncology Group (COG) sponsored resource for patients, parents, and families facing childhood cancer as well as survivors of childhood cancer.
Support Site Name Description A national charitable organization that grants wishes to children with cancer and other life-threatening or terminal illnesses. An international charitable organization whose mission is to educate, support, serve, and advocate for families of children of cancer, survivors of childhood cancer, and the professionals who care for them. Offers ways to keep family members and friends around the world up to date on your treatment and allows them to send you messages of support. Gives teens an opportunity to share with peers the issues they face during and after treatment
Hematology
Information Site Name Description A comprehensive site maintained by the Georgia Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center. Contains a wealth of information on sickling disorders, treatment, and research efforts. A national voluntary organization dedicated to curing hemophilia, and to providing information to patients and families. Excellent educational section on bleeding disorders including hemphilia and von Willebrand's disease. A registered charity formed in 1989 to increase awareness and understanding of Neutropenia. It provides assistance to neutropenic patients and their families, and raises money for research and education. Educating the public about the family of thalassemias
Support Site Name Description A comprehensive site maintained by the University of Pennsylvania. Contains information on specific cancers, treatment, and support services. An excellent support and information page for patients with hemophila and their families, sponsored by Baxter Healthcare Corporation.
