Now Open: The New Bass Center Clinic and Infusion Center

This week, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford announced the opening of the new Bass Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases outpatient clinic and Infusion Center. Here, young patients and their families can receive care in new private infusion rooms that are designed to minimize stress and maximize comfort.   

From a health standpoint, private rooms also provide better infection control for our patients, many of whom have weakened immune systems and are less able to fight off infections. In addition, the space features a modern look and increases capacity from 8 to 14 patient exam rooms, making it more convenient for busy families to book appointments.   

“The young patients who come through the Bass Center Clinic and Infusion Center are walking through a very difficult journey,” says Paul King, CEO of Stanford Children’s. “We want to ensure their comfort while care teams guide them through these challenges.” 

“Infusions are a critical part of patients’ treatment plan, so having a space that’s just for them during what can be an all-day appointment can help bring some comfort,” adds Tanja Gruber, MD, PhD, director of the Bass Center and chief of pediatric hematology, oncology and stem cell transplantation at Stanford Children’s.  

The thoughtfully designed, state-of-the-art space was made possible with generous donor support. The Bass Center Clinic and Infusion Center is part of a broader reimagining of our hospital’s West Building—a transformative project launched with generous support from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and bolstered by gifts of all sizes from a host of community members.