Speciality Cancer Date founded 1937 Care system Public | Hospital type Specialist Phone +1 404-778-1900 Number of beds 587 | |
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Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is a nonprofit cancer research and patient care center based in Atlanta, Georgia. Winship Cancer Institute is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in Georgia.
Contents
- Winship cancer institute 2014 year in review
- History
- Locations
- Research and Treatment
- Recognition
- Notable persons
- References
Winship cancer institute 2014 year in review
History
The Robert Winship Clinic was established in 1937 through a gift to Emory of $50,000 from Coca Cola CEO Robert W. Woodruff, who named the center after his maternal grandfather, Robert Winship, in honor of his mother, Emily Winship, who died from breast cancer. Woodruff’s vision was to create a center in Georgia that focuses on research, education and patient care. The Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, Inc. has continued to support Emory in achieving this vision, and in 2003 Emory dedicated the 275,000 square feet (25,500 m2) Winship Cancer Institute building, constructed with funds from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, Inc.
Locations
Winship Cancer Institute is located on the campus of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Affiliate locations include Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital and the Atlanta VA Medical Center.
Research and Treatment
In 2014, Winship Cancer Institute was selected as a Lead Academic Participating Site for the National Cancer Institute's National Clinical Trials Network.
Recognition
In 2014 and 2015, Emory University Hospital was ranked one of "America’s Best Hospitals" for cancer by U.S. News & World Report.