Cancer treatment center has been named Judith and Richard Kinzel Campus
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SANDUSKY: At a dedication ceremony on July 21, Judith and Richard Kinzel were recognized for their support of Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center in Sandusky. In their honor, the cancer treatment facility has been designated the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center, Judith and Richard Kinzel Campus. The family’s contribution will help enhance the patient experience by creating a new outdoor space and adding patient and family support services such as transportation to appointments and art therapy.
Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center in Sandusky offers chemotherapy, radiation therapy, genetic counseling, access to clinical trials and more. Patients can expect the most advanced cancer care and expertise from cancer providers from Cleveland Clinic, which has consistently been ranked one of the top cancer programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
“We are grateful to the Kinzel family for their generosity and support of Cleveland Clinic cancer patients,” said Brian Murphy, M.D., medical oncologist and director of Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center in Sandusky. “Providing local access to high quality cancer treatment and an exceptional patient experience is a priority for us. This gift will enhance our ability to serve patients from Sandusky and its neighboring communities.”
Richard Kinzel is the former CEO of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company and former president and CEO of Cedar Fair, which owns and operates Cedar Point. He and his wife Judith live in Sandusky and have supported many local organizations.
“We wanted to be able to help people in our area feel comfortable while they are getting treatment close to home,” said Mr. Kinzel. “It’s nice to know that there are facilities you can go to where you’re treated with the utmost care and compassion. The staff at Cleveland Clinic makes patients feel like they are family.”
“People love Cleveland Clinic, and the fact that people in our community can get top cancer treatment right here in Sandusky is very important to us,” added Mrs. Kinzel.
Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center provides comprehensive cancer care in locations throughout Ohio. The Sandusky site provides the latest cancer treatment enhanced by internationally recognized research efforts, offering the most effective techniques to achieve long-term survival and improve patients’ quality of life.
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. Cleveland Clinic is consistently recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 81,000 employees worldwide are more than 5,743 salaried physicians and researchers, and 20,160 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,690-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 23 hospitals, 276 outpatient facilities, including locations in northeast Ohio; Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2023, there were 13.7 million outpatient encounters, 323,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 301,000 surgeries and procedures throughout Cleveland Clinic’s health system. Patients came for treatment from every state and 132 countries. Visit us at clevelandclinic.org. Follow us at twitter.com/CleClinicNews. News and resources available at newsroom.clevelandclinic.org.
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