Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus
Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital, Columbus
Who We Are
Dedicated to creating the future of medicine to improve people's lives, The Ohio State University Medical Center is a national leader in personalized healthcare, an emerging system of healthcare delivery based on each individual’s unique biology, behavior and environment.
Located in Columbus, Ohio, The Ohio State University Medical Center is nestled within one of the nation’s largest, most productive educational and research institutions. Ohio State is ranked 9th nationally in total research expenditures and 2nd in industry-sponsored research (2007 National Science Foundation report). For the past two years, Ohio State has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the nation’s "Great Colleges to Work For."
Ohio State’s Medical Center, working from this strong academic research foundation, is dedicated to translating discoveries into clinical care improvements and to sharing these improvements with healthcare providers and with patients at its numerous central Ohio locations.
Among the nation’s largest and most diverse academic medical centers, The Ohio State University Medical Center includes: The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, University Hospital, the Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, University Hospital East, OSU Harding Hospital, OSU Rehabilitation Services at Dodd Hall, the OSU Primary Care Network, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, and OSU Physicians.
During the past fiscal year, the Medical Center’s basic and clinical scientists engaged in approximately $200 million in sponsored biomedical research and conducted more than 2,000 clinical trials aimed at advancing our nation’s healthcare. In May 2008, Ohio State received a $34 million National Institutes of Health Clinical and Translational Science Award that establishes Ohio State as one of only 38 members of a national consortium that speeds the translation of scientific discovery into better patient care.
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC-James) is a national and international leader in cancer prevention, detection and treatment. The OSUCCC-James is one of only 40 comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and one of only five institutions nationally approved to conduct both phase I and phase II clinical trials. With research funding greater than $100 million ($50 million of that from the NCI), OSUCCC-James researchers are advancing the understanding of cancer and translating that knowledge into new treatments and personalized care, and improving the quality of life for cancer survivors.
Patients at The Ohio State University Medical Center receive exceptional care in a comprehensive program of medical services. In the 2009-2010 U.S. News & World Report rankings, Ohio State was recognized as an “Honor Roll” hospital that demonstrated “unusual breadth of excellence.” Ohio State was ranked among the nation’s best in these U.S. News categories: cancer; diabetes and endocrine disorders; ear, nose and throat care; gynecology; heart & heart surgery; kidney disorders; orthopedics; rehabilitation; respiratory disorders; and urology.
More than 90 percent of Ohio State’s physicians are board certified in their specialty area. Ohio State’s University Hospital/Ross Heart Hospital recently received a four-year re-designation of their Magnet status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This is the highest honor an institution can earn and recognizes the exceptional nursing care provided to patients.
While creating new standards of care, Ohio State ensures that this new knowledge will be passed on to others. Ohio State’s College of Medicine has been recognized for its excellent medical education programs that provide the Midwest and the nation with superbly trained clinicians and physician-scientists. In the 2010 U.S. News & World Report rankings, Ohio State’s College of Medicine rose to 27th among all medical schools and 10th among public institutions. The Medical Center also supports the education and training of students in nursing, optometry, dentistry, pharmacy, biomedical sciences, veterinary medicine and allied medical professions.
Ohio State’s Medical Center continues to provide a positive impact on local and regional economies. With more than 13,000 employees, the Medical Center accounts for more than $31.2 million in state tax revenue alone. The Medical Center’s research enterprise brings nearly $200 million to the central Ohio economy. Ohio State’s Medical Center provides approximately $144 million in community benefit every year.
Services and Special Capabilities
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Cancer
Innovative oncology research, education and patient care are offered through Ohio State’s Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. -
Critical Care
High levels of research and clinical expertise support the care of seriously ill patients, many of whom are transferred to Ohio State’s Medical Center from community hospitals throughout the state. -
Heart and Vascular
The Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital and Dorothy M. Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute comprise Ohio State’s Heart and Vascular Center, where novel discoveries and leading-edge clinical care are provided. -
Imaging
Home to Ohio’s Wright Center of Innovation in Biomedical Imaging, Ohio State’s Medical Center is developing highly sophisticated imaging devices and using innovative imaging technology for advanced cancer, heart and neurology treatments. -
Neurosciences
Ohio State pioneered psychoneuroimmunology, the study of how stress affects health and treatment response. Ohio State is also advancing neuromodulation (deep-brain stimulation) technologies to treat physical, neurological and psychiatric disorders. -
Transplantation
A pioneer in immunosuppressant research, Ohio State has been a leader in solid organ and cellular transplantation. Ohio State has FDA approval to perform pancreatic islet cell transplantation, a promising procedure that may cure Type 1 diabetes.
Awards and Recognition
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Best Workplace
For two consecutive years, Ohio State’s Medical Center was recognized in the Columbus Business First rankings as one of central Ohio's Best Places to Work. -
Cancer Program
A fully dedicated cancer hospital and research institute. One of only 40 centers designated as an NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center. One of only 5 institutions funded by the NCI to conduct phase 1 and phase 2 clinical trials of new anticancer agents. -
Clinical & Translational Science
Ohio State received a $34 million National Institutes of Health Clinical and Translational Science Award that establishes Ohio State as one of only 38 members of a national translational science consortium. -
College of Medicine
Ohio State’s College of Medicine is 27th among all medical schools and 10th among public institutions in 2010 U.S. News & World Report rankings. -
College of Nursing
Ohio State's College of Nursing was named Best Nursing College for Men for 2008 by the American Assembly for Men in Nursing, the nation’s largest advocacy organization for male nurses. -
Great College
Ohio State has been honored for two years in a row as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For by The Chronicle of Higher Education. -
Magnet Hospital
University Hospital and the Ross Heart Hospital recently received a four-year re-designation of their Magnet status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. -
Most Wired
Ohio State has been repeatedly recognized as among the nation’s Top 100 “Most Wired” hospitals by the American Hospital Association. This designation honors commitment to improved patient safety and efficiency through better information technology. -
U.S. News Honor Roll
A U.S. News Honor Roll hospital, Ohio State ranks among the nation’s best in: cancer; diabetes/endocrine disorders; ear/nose/throat; gynecology; heart & heart surgery; kidney disorders; orthopedics; rehabilitation; respiratory disorders; and urology.