The James admitted its first patient on July 9, 1990. On July 8 this year, the hospital threw a celebration for its staff. The role of research For Schuller, the anniversary represents a decade of the hospital's contributions to dramatic increases in productivity in all areas of cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and education. The relationship between The James and the Comprehensive Cancer Center makes it possible to combine those efforts. In fact, the role of research in cancer care also became a factor in the hospital's name.
Research provides enhanced hope and enhanced opportunities to improve results.
The hospital itself, functioning as the epicenter of the cancer program at Ohio State, has produced numerous results over its 10 years. In 1998-99 alone, The James recorded 6,661 inpatient admissions and more than 110,000 visits to all outpatient areas. Part of Ohio State University's greatness is its size. There are so many alumni and community members who want to support it. They hear Ohio State has exciting initiatives in cancer, and they want to be part of it.