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Blood and Marrow
Transplant Program
MMC 803
420 Delaware St. S.E.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455

University of Minnesota
Medical Center
www.uofmmedicalcenter.org

University of Minnesota
Amplatz Children's Hospital
www.uofmchildrenshospital.org

Patient Information:
612-273-2800 or 888-601-0787

Physician Referrals:
612-273-2800 or 888-601-0787

Welcome to the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program

Welcome to the Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Program at University of Minnesota Medical Center and University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital. Transplant is a time of both great challenge and great hope. We are world leaders in providing innovative and proven BMT treatments, with more more than 40 years experience. We offer the highest quality treatment along with compassionate patient and family-centered care.

Two BMT physicians win 2009 University of Minnesota Medical Center staff awards

Click on the video images above to watch stories of how patients like Betsy and Larry have benefitted from the innovative research and care provided by Dr. Miller and Dr. Vercellotti.

Blood and Marrow Transplant Program In the News

Recent stories

	Medical center earns advanced diabetes certification JCAHO certification reflects focus on optimal care and improved outcomes
	Two units of umbilical cord blood reduce risk of leukemia relapse Study findings may offer hope to more leukemia patients that they may live cancer-free.
	BMT doctors at University of Minnesota Medical Center named among the best in the nation The Best Doctors in America® database for 2009-2010 honors the top 5 percent of doctors in the nation, selected by their peers.
	Three brothers with ALD come to University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital for Treatment Mom says University doctor is the best to treat her boys' condition.
	BMT Program receives 2009 RITN recognition BMT program receives recognition as a founding member of the Radiation Injury Treatment Network.
	Young BMT patient gets a surprise send-off from his heroes 8-year-old Patrick received a celebratory send-off from law enforcement officers and firefighters before heading home to New York after BMT treatment.

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BMT Updates

The latest in research and clinical care

	Promising News for Patients with Lymphoid Malignancies Study finds that patients who had nonmyeloablative conditioning after BMT have prolonged progression-free survival.

	Electronic Health Record Reinforces Patient Safety and Care The BMT Program has implemented a new electronic health record to better support communication and documentation regarding patient care.

	Push for Medicare Coverage of BMT for Patients with Myelodysplastic Syndrome About 80 percent of patients with MDS are over age 65. But Medicare does not always cover BMT as a treatment for this disease. The American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation is trying to change that.

	Donor Stem-Cell Transplant Best For Acute Myeloid Leukemia People in all risk groups, but especially those with poor and intermediate risk of survival, benefit most, researchers say.

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