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CBIRS Request 524
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #524
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Center (The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida
 
Requester: Mr. Jim Nathan Organization: Lee Memorial Health System
 
Project Title: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Center (The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida Date Submitted 1/13/2005 12:57:50 PM
 
Sponsors: Aronberg
 
Statewide Interest:
There are nine state-designated Children's Cancer/Hematology Centers in Florida. LMHS provides this special service throughout southwest Florida through the Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. This program is linked to national clinical protocols for children with cancer and blood disorders. The program utilizes cutting-edge technology for the care and treatment of children diagnosed with cancer or hematology-related diseases.
 
Recipient: Lee Memorial Health System   Contact: Keith Arnold  
  PO Box 2218   Contact Phone: (850) 222-8188  
  Fort Myers 33902   Contact email: jka@infionline.net
 
Counties: Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
The center provides evaluation, treatment, and counseling for persons affected with cancer or hematological disorders. State funding will provide training, administration, and research for the clinic.
 
Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
The successful treatment of hundreds of Florida's sick children every year, along with counseling programs to provide support for patients and their families.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $200,000
 
Total cost of the project: $300,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Private
  Cash Amount $100,000  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $200,000 To Fund: Operations
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: FL created regional treatment ctrs. for hematology/ oncology. SWFL Children's Hosp. is 1 of 9 in FL.
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Lee County Legislative Delegation Meeting
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/08/2004
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No