Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health is a proven leader in providing for the specialty needs of children throughout Louisiana. Our network of more than 300 providers offers greater access to advanced healthcare so your child can receive the care they need close to home.

When it comes to cancer and blood disorder care, being close to home may be more important than ever. In Greater Baton Rouge and Acadiana, families receive world-class cancer and sickle cell care by doctors and nurses who are part of one of the largest names in pediatric healthcare in the world, St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Diagnoses and Treatment

• Leukemias and lymphomas
• Solid tumors
• Brain tumors
• Anemias, including iron deficiency, autoimmune and aplastic anemia
• Sickle cell disease
• Platelet disorders, including idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and neonatal thrombocytopenia
• Clotting disorders, including hemophilia and Von Willebrand’s disease

World-Class Care Close to Home

Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital in Greater Baton Rouge is one of only eight St. Jude Affiliate Clinics in the country. Housed in a one-of-a-kind, full-floor, inpatient and outpatient services in one place, this care team is made up of experienced, compassionate and knowledgeable nurses who have additional training (APHON/CPON) to care for the unique healthcare needs of children with pediatric cancer, sickle cell disease, lupus and other blood diseases and disorders.

Cancer & Infusion Center in Acadiana

Oncology and blood disorder treatment should not require travel arrangements. That’s why the Cancer & Infusion center at the Kid's Specialty Center, an outpatient treatment center located on the campus of Our Lady of Lourdes Women's & Children's Hospital, provides infusions, transfusions, injections and other related services for Acadiana’s women and children.

The nurses and staff have extensive training and experience in providing quality service to oncology and blood disorder patients. In addition, the Child Life Specialist Program provides age-appropriate approaches to help the littlest patients and their loved ones better understand procedures and treatment options. Treatment services include:

• Chemotherapy
• Blood/blood products administration
• IV solutions/medications
• Injections
• Hydration/fluids administration

Cancer & Infusion Center nurses conduct patient assessments prior to administering any medications and monitor symptoms and side effects during infusions. Call (337) 521-9500 to learn more.