CANTON, Ohio (Nov. 13, 2024) – Aultman has entered into a new collaboration with University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center to enhance cancer care and clinical research throughout Aultman Health System facilities.

Through this clinical affiliation, Aultman cancer patients will continue to be able to receive high-quality care close to home in Stark County and the surrounding community while also having easy access to services and clinical trials throughout UH Seidman Cancer Center. The affiliation will make it easier for patients to receive advanced care, bring additional services to Canton and raise the level of cancer care available locally, all while allowing Aultman to remain the independent, community-focused healthcare organization it has been for more than a century.

“We are committed to growing the expert, quality care of UH Seidman Cancer Center throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond, and this collaboration is the latest step in realizing that vision,” said Ted Teknos, M.D., president and scientific director of UH Seidman Cancer Center and the Jane and Lee Seidman Chair in Cancer Innovation. “We look forward to working with Aultman, while supporting their independence and strengthening the cancer treatment offerings in Stark County and the surrounding communities.”

In September 2022, Aultman opened its brand-new Timken Family Cancer Center, a $28-million addition to the Canton hospital campus that centralized and added services and convenience for cancer patients.

“We concluded that University Hospitals stands out due to its strong clinical programming, research capabilities and exceptional patient care,” said Rob Mullen, president and CEO, Aultman Health System. “More specifically, the UH Seidman Cancer Center offers the latest cancer treatment protocols and the most advanced innovation and technology for diagnosing and treating cancer, as well as innovative clinical trials to treat all stages of cancer. Between the new Timken Family Cancer Center and our collaboration with UH, Aultman is proving its ongoing commitment to fight cancer in all its forms and lead our community to improved health. We are also excited that this affiliation supports our mission to remain independent and stay accountable to the local community we serve.”

About Aultman Health System
The Aultman Health System is a nonprofit healthcare organization serving Stark and surrounding counties. The integrated healthcare system includes Aultman Hospital, Aultman Orrville Hospital, Aultman Alliance Community Hospital, the locally managed health insurance provider AultCare, The Aultman Foundation and Aultman College. With 1,032 beds, over 1,000 active providers and a team of more than 7,000 employees, Aultman is Stark County's largest provider of healthcare services. For more information, visit www.aultman.org.

About University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center/Cleveland, Ohio
UH Seidman Cancer Center is the only freestanding cancer hospital in Northeast Ohio, where all clinicians and staff are dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer while researching new and innovative treatment options through clinical trials. Nationally ranked cancer care is also available to patients through the 12-county region at 18 community-based locations. Our UH Seidman specialists make up 14 cancer-specific teams focused on determining integrated care plans tailored to each patient’s needs. UH Seidman Cancer Center is part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center at Case Western Reserve University, one of 57 comprehensive cancer centers in the country. Patients have access to advanced treatment options, ranging from a pioneering stem cell transplant program founded more than 45 years ago and a wide range of immunotherapy to the first and only proton therapy center in northern Ohio for adults and children. Go to UHhospitals.org/Cancer for more information.

About University Hospitals/Cleveland, Ohio
Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of more than 20 hospitals (including five joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University, Taiwan National University College of Medicine and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees. Follow UH on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. For more information, visit UHhospitals.org.