Cohen Pediatric Infusion Center create a warm, child-centered space to help young patients heal, it will allow BBCH to have more capacity to serve children who require hospitalization on its pediatric-friendly floor,” said Mary Ottolini, MD, The George W. As a result, many of Maine’s young patients who require IV therapy for a variety of acute and chronic illnesses including genetic conditions, rheumatologic, gastrointestinal and endocrine disorders receive infusions at the inpatient unit at BBCH in Portland. There is not enough capacity to serve all patients, however. The outpatient center also will give patients access to child life, music therapy and clinical specialists, and it will have a solarium that creates space for healing as well as special programs.Ĭurrently, MCCP uses its six treatment rooms for patients with cancer and blood disorders. The three-bay pediatric infusion suite will create the capacity for 500 additional infusions per year. The $1.5 million project is expected to be complete in spring 2022. Cohen Pediatric Infusion Center on MMC’s Scarborough Campus, where MCCP is located. In January, construction will begin on The Sam L. Cohen Foundation is honored to support the Maine Children’s Cancer Program’s mission going forward and believes this grant is a fitting tribute to Sam’s memory and legacy.” “Sam loved to visit MCCP and was moved by the exceptional care and hope the staff offered to children and families. “Sam Cohen had a special place in his heart for the Maine Children’s Cancer Program,” said Jeffrey Nathanson, President of the Sam L. Cohen Medical Director Chair at the Maine Children’s Cancer Program and enhance its psycho-social support services. MCCP will also use funds from this gift to establish the Sam L. In recognition and appreciation of the Foundation’s generosity, a new pediatric infusion center at MCCP on MMC’s Scarborough campus will be named The Sam L. Cohen Foundation is donating $2.25 million, the largest gift in its history, to Maine Medical Center (MMC), The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital (BBCH) and the Maine Children’s Cancer Program (MCCP).
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