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September is Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Awareness Month

September is National Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Dr. Kim Whelan talks about the Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders, and its impact on patient care in the state of Alabama and across the country. Together, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and Children's of Alabama are one of only 19 sites nationwide to participate in the Children's Oncology Group phase one and two consortium which allows our families to have access to the newest drugs and promising clinical trials without having to travel out of state. Each year, more than 1,500 children come to our center for care, and more than 300 dedicated pediatric healthcare professionals provide exceptional patient care, education and research. We are committed to finding a cure for all children – down the street and around the world.
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September is Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Featured Speaker:
Kimberly Whelan, MD, MSPH
Kimberly Whelan, MD is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She then completed her fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and earned a Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH), also at UAB. Dr. Whelan is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric hematology and oncology. Her clinical interests include the care of patients with solid tumors and caring for survivors of childhood cancer. Dr. Whelan is currently acting director of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at UAB and medical director of the Taking on Life After Cancer (TLC) Clinic at Children’s of Alabama. Dr. Whelan is also director of UAB’s Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Fellowship Program.