U-M has the largest research effort in Pediatric Oncology in Michigan. U-M researchers have contributed to the declining mortality rate for childhood cancers. The C.S. Mott Children's Hospital was renovated in 1994 and combines the most advanced medical technology with an inviting, very human setting and a full spectrum of amenities for patients and their families. Each hospital room at the Children's Hospital contains sleeping accommodations for overnight guests. Travel Assistance Social workers arrange transportation for patients.
Chartered aircraft are available to transport patients throughout the Untied States and Canada.
U-M also participates with AirLifeLine, which is a service that will fly ambulatory patients requiring travel that they could not afford. AirLifeLine includes more than 800 pilots nationwide who have logged over 5 million air miles at no cost to their passengers Lodging Social workers assist in lodging arrangements for families. The U-M has arrangements with local hotels and motels for discounted accommodations. A Ronald McDonald House is nearby. Also, U-M works with families in the community who offer rooms in their homes at no cost.