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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1737 |
| Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Center (The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida) |
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| Requester: |
Mr. Jim Nathan |
Organization: |
Lee Memorial Health System (LMHS) |
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| Project Title: |
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Center (The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida) |
Date Submitted |
1/12/2006 5:08:26 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Aronberg, Bennett |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| There are 9 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. |
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| Recipient: |
Lee Memorial Health System |
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Contact: |
Mr. Jim Nathan |
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P.O. Box 2218 |
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Contact Phone: |
(239) 985-3502 |
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Ft. Myers 33902 |
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Contact email: |
jim.nathan@leememorial.org |
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| Counties: |
Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| The center provides evaluation, treatment, and couseling for children affected with cancer or hematological disorders. State funding will provide training, administration, and research for the clinic. |
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| The successful treatment of hundreds of Florida's children this year, and counseling efforts to provide support for patients and their families in the Southwest FLorida community. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$150,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$300,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Private |
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Cash Amount |
$150,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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No |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Yes |
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Amount: |
$150,000 |
To Fund: |
Operations |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
The Children's Hospital of SWFL has been designated as 1 of 9 centers in the state. |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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Yes |
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Hearing Body: |
Lee County Delegation Meeting |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
11/17/2005 |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
