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71-566: The cancer center is named after Monroe Dunaway Anderson , who feared that in the event of one of the partners' deaths, his company would lose a large amount of money to estate tax and be forced to dissolve. To avoid this, Anderson created the MD Anderson Foundation with an initial sum of $ 300,000. In 1939, after Anderson's death, the foundation received $ 19 million. In 1941, the Texas Legislature had appropriated $ 500,000 to build

142-757: A "Medical Mini-City" in Houston , Texas . The Texas Medical Center is the largest medical center and life sciences hub in the world with one of the highest densities of clinical facilities for patient care, basic science, and translational research . The MD Anderson campus is divided into the North Campus, Mid Campus and South Campus. The North Campus includes: The Main Building, which comprises Alkek Hospital, Bates-Freeman Building, Clark Clinic, Gimbel Building, Jones Research Building, LeMaistre Clinic, Love Clinic and Lutheran Hospital Pavilion. Other facilities on this campus are

213-749: A Houston hospital before moving to its current location in 1954. The center would later become one of the leading cancer research and treatment institutions in the world. Monroe Dunaway Anderson was born on June 29, 1873, the sixth of eight children born to James W. Anderson and his wife Ellen (née Dunaway) in Jackson, Tennessee . Private J.W. Anderson had enlisted in the Confederate States Army, but had been captured in March 1864 as he returned home to visit his young family in McNairy County (south of Jackson, on

284-558: A bill passed by the U.S. Congress authorizing the U.S. government to purchase and donate a lot for the PAHO headquarters in Washington, D.C. After a competitive bid, in October 1961, the PAHO declared Uruguayan architect Román Fresnedo Siri the winner of its competition. At the ceremony announcing him as a winner, the organization's Director Abraham Horwitz said "this beautiful building will become

355-671: A cancer hospital and research center. The Anderson Foundation agreed to match funds with the state if the hospital were located in Houston in the Texas Medical Center (another project of the Anderson Foundation) and named after Anderson. Since 1945 the Texas Medical Center was formed largely due to the efforts of the M.D. Anderson Foundation, which provided significant financial support and land. This initiative, coupled with

426-663: A distinguished International Commission declared the Americas officially polio-free. The last case of polio in the Americas was identified on August 23, 1991, in a young boy named Luis Fermín Tenorio Cortez, in Junín, Peru . Since then, despite intensive surveillance, no cases of polio have been detected anywhere in the Americas, and the World Health Organization is now working toward the goal of eradicating polio globally. PAHO assists

497-469: A global leader in life sciences and human health. TMC Helix Park aims to make a $ 5.4 billion economic impact. MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital is the pediatric unit of the MD Anderson Cancer Center system. The hospital treats infants, children, teens, and young adults even up to age 29 through their AYA cancer program. MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital is located on the 9th floor of

568-464: A monument to the ideal of better health for the peoples of the Americas." He described the winning design as one of "both grace and utility", and said, "it reflects the high ideals of the Pan-American spirit in an age when we must move ahead to build a better future for our peoples." The building was designed in a modernist style . Constructed in 1965, the exterior features 29 round bronze seals of

639-638: A new UT Austin teaching hospital that will also be built nearby. The demolition of the Erwin Center is scheduled to be completed in 2024, and the groundbreakings for the new hospitals are projected to commence in 2026. Several hospitals and institutions outside of Texas are part of the MD Anderson Cancer Network. These independently operated facilities follow MD Anderson treatment plans and standards of care. The network includes: In 2000, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Madrid , Spain started operating as

710-730: A patient’s tumor biopsy to find abnormal genes. They then choose treatments that target those specific genes to fight cancer. The MD Anderson Zayed Building for Personalized Cancer Care is located on the MD Anderson Cancer Center campus in Texas Medical Center , Houston , Texas . The MD Anderson Cancer Center also includes the Khalifa Institute for Personalized Cancer Therapy and the Sheikh Ahmed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Center for Pancreatic Cancer Research. Emiratis can benefit from

781-548: A precise radiation therapy technique conforming doses to tumor shapes in three dimensions. MD Anderson introduces pencil beam scanning in its proton therapy facility, enhancing precision and sparing healthy tissue in cancer treatment. MD Anderson researchers demonstrate the efficacy of dasatinib and nilotinib, leading to FDA approval for Gleevec-resistant chronic myelogenous leukemia. An experimental drug, 3-BrOP, developed at MD Anderson, shows promising results in starving neuroblastoma cells and other cancers. MD Anderson launches

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852-791: Is Dr. Mary Lou Valdez, of the United States, and the Assistant Director is Marcos Espinal, from the Dominican Republic. The organization was founded in December 1902. It was originally called the Pan-American Sanitary Bureau. It has been described as the world's first international public health organization. In 1949, PAHO and WHO signed an agreement making PAHO the American Regional Office (AMRO) of WHO. Today

923-460: Is an initiative that enables paediatric cancer patients to express their creativity through art. Since its inception in 1973, the program has transformed artworks created by young patients into products such as greeting cards, apparel, and home décor. These items are sold to support patient-focused programs, cancer research, and patient care initiatives at MD Anderson. The project provides a therapeutic outlet for children and helps raise funds to benefit

994-473: Is divided into two distinct volumes: a gracefully curved ten-story building that hosts the organization's main offices, and an adjoining four-story cylindrical annex that serves as the congress hall for formal assemblies of the PAHO member state delegates, as well as other meetings and events. It is surrounded by George Washington University to the north and east, the Columbia Plaza office/residential complex to

1065-619: Is home to the McCombs Institute for the Early Detection and Treatment of Cancer, which includes seven translational research centers focused on genomics , proteomics , screening, diagnostic imaging and drug development. The Mid Campus building, a 25-story building to support current office space and future growth needs, opened in 2011. The MD Anderson Cancer Center's Houston campus houses multiple specialized institutes that enhance its comprehensive approach to cancer care. These include

1136-697: Is located in the Vehbi Koc Foundation (VKF) American Hospital in Istanbul , Turkey . MD Anderson has formed sister institution relationships with more than 25 organizations in Asia, Europe, Central America and South America through its Global Academic Programs department. Collaborations focus on research, prevention, education and patient care. The MD Anderson Cancer Center's Africa Initiative, part of its Global Oncology Program launched in September 2022, aims to reduce

1207-538: The 10 Most High-Tech Cancer Hospitals in America . The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has been ranked #1 in cancer care by U.S. News & World Report for the 2024-2025 period. This ranking marks the tenth consecutive year that MD Anderson has achieved the top position, maintaining its leading status since 2014. In May 1996, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) established

1278-618: The Caribbean , the Andean Region , and the Southern Cone . Experience has shown practical benefits such as the solidarity that helped Central America after hurricane Mitch , and there are numerous other examples. Health collaboration found expression at the highest political level when American heads of state in their Summit in Santiago accepted a health initiative called "Health Technology Linking

1349-721: The Evidence-Informed Policy Network (EVIPNet). Through the Elimination Initiative , it targets HIV/AIDS. Specific initiatives spearheaded by PAHO include the expanded program on immunization, which played a major role in the elimination of smallpox and polio from the Americas; the Tobacco-Free Americas initiative; the Regional Coalition for Water and Sanitation to Eliminate Cholera in Hispaniola;

1420-655: The Moon Shots Program® in 2012, a bold initiative aimed at accelerating the pace of converting scientific discoveries into clinical advances that significantly impact patient care. The program focuses on tackling cancer by uniting multidisciplinary teams of researchers, clinicians, and industry partners to pursue innovative approaches. Each "moon shot" aims to address specific cancer types or challenges, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and collaborative efforts to achieve ambitious goals in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Through this initiative, MD Anderson continues to lead

1491-620: The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Tasuku Honjo for their discovery of cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation, leading to the development of immune checkpoint inhibitors. MD Anderson Services Corporation (formerly MD Anderson Cancer Center Outreach Corporation) was established in 1989 as a not-for-profit corporation to enhance revenues of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center by establishing joint ventures in selected markets, providing additional referrals to

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1562-565: The World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a new international collaboration aimed at reducing the incidence and impact of women's cancers globally. This initiative focuses on enhancing prevention, early detection, and treatment strategies to improve women's health outcomes worldwide. Since 1944, MD Anderson Cancer Center has provided cancer care to over 1.2 million individuals. The institution has made significant global impact by translating research discoveries into life-saving treatments. Through its Moon Shots Program™, MD Anderson accelerates

1633-526: The Americas". The countries of Latin America and the Caribbean joined together over 20 years ago to buy vaccines through a revolving fund. These are among the Organization's most notable successes, starting with the eradication of smallpox from the Americas in 1973, a triumph followed five years later by global eradication of the dreaded disease. A major effort committing the Americas to embark on polio eradication in 1985 succeeded in September 1994, when

1704-646: The Collaborating Center for Supportive Cancer Care at the Pain Research Group, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The terms of reference engage the MD Anderson Center in the development of palliative care programs throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. MD Anderson has had five full-time presidents in its history: MD Anderson Cancer Center is located at the Texas Medical Center ,

1775-542: The Dan L. Duncan Building, Clinical Research Building, Faculty Center, Mays Clinic, Mitchell Basic Sciences Research Building, Pickens Academic Tower, Radiology Outpatient Center and Rotary House International. The T. Boone Pickens Academic Tower, a 21-story, 730,000-square-foot (68,000 m) building, which opened in 2008, is named after T. Boone Pickens , who donated to the cancer center. It houses classrooms, conference facilities, and executive and faculty offices. The South Campus

1846-619: The Helix Park campus of Texas Medical Center (TMC) . At the TMC Helix Park campus, healthcare professionals, academics, and business leaders collaborate to develop new medicines, medical devices, diagnostics, digital health platforms, and treatment solutions. This accelerates the discovery and delivery of life-changing advancements. The TMC3 Helix Park hotel provides accommodations for life science researchers, industry executives, and venture capitalists, contributing to Houston's ambition to become

1917-604: The Institute for Data Science in Oncology, leveraging big data for cancer research; and the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Institute for Personalized Cancer Therapy, which tailors treatments to individual patients based on genetic and molecular profiling. In 2023, MD Anderson Cancer Center broke ground on a new 600,000-square-foot facility in the Helix Park of the Texas Medical Center (TMC) to serve as

1988-516: The James P. Allison Institute, dedicated to advancing immunotherapy; the Duncan Family Institute for Cancer Prevention and Risk Assessment, focusing on cancer prevention and risk analysis; the Institute for Applied Cancer Science, which drives the translation of scientific discoveries into new therapies; the Institute for Cancer Care Innovation, aimed at improving cancer care delivery and outcomes;

2059-550: The Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation’s scholarship program to pursue fellowships, residency programs, postgraduate studies, and observerships at the center. Khalifa Scholars are chosen from faculty-level physicians and researchers at MD Anderson. They receive financial support equivalent to one to two years’ salary to help with their independent research projects. The Zayed Building received 2016 R&D Magazine Lab of

2130-796: The Meyers Institute for Oncology Nursing at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston , Texas . MD Anderson operates several other locations within the Greater Houston, Texas area. They include: On August 14, 2023, the University of Texas System announced its plan to build a new MD Anderson Cancer Center in Austin, Texas, on the current site of the Frank Erwin Center adjacent to the University of Texas at Austin campus. The new center will collaborate with

2201-621: The Ministries of Health. In addition to its core budget financed by quota contributions from its Member Governments, PAHO also seeks outside funding to help implement special programs and initiatives in response to vital health needs. Voluntary tax-deductible contributions for PAHO health and education projects in the Americas may be made to the PAHO Foundation . Dr. Jarbas Barbosa of Brazil was elected as PAHO Director on September 28, 2022, and took office on January 31, 2023. PAHO's Deputy Director

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2272-515: The Mississippi border), then was held at Camp Chase near Columbus, Ohio , in part because his uncle James M. Anderson of Glasgow, Kentucky traveled to Washington, D.C. to secure his release. After the war, the elder Anderson founded the First National Bank of Jackson. Although his formal schooling stopped after the eighth grade, "M.D." (as the boy was often called) worked for his father at

2343-529: The NCD pandemic. The Organization also executes projects for other United Nations agencies, for international organizations such as the World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank , for official development cooperation agencies of various governments, and for philanthropic foundations . The Organization recognizes the role of the private sector in the delivery of services and fosters dialogue and partnerships with

2414-616: The Palliative Care in Africa (PACA) initiative connects regional experts and providers across several African nations like Ghana , Kenya , Nigeria , South Africa , Zambia to improve palliative care for advanced cancer patients through regular teleconferences and training sessions. This initiative underscores MD Anderson's commitment to global health by fostering international collaborations and supporting capacity building in regions with limited resources. In 2022, MD Anderson Cancer Center and

2485-716: The Salt Smart Consortium; the Pan American Network for Drug Regulatory Harmonization; and a blood safety initiative that seeks to improve blood safety and efficiency by helping countries reach 100% blood supplies from unpaid voluntary donors. The Pan American approach is a part of PAHO history and the spirit of pan-americanism continues to stimulate technical cooperation among countries in health. PAHO has helped countries work together toward common goals, and to initiate multi-country health ventures in Central America ,

2556-486: The Texas Legislature appropriated $ 500,000 to build a cancer hospital and research center. The M.D. Anderson Foundation agreed to match the state funds if the hospital were located in Houston at the Texas Medical Center (another project of the Anderson Foundation), and named after Anderson. Using surplus World War II Army barracks, the hospital operated for 10 years from a converted residence and 46 beds leased in

2627-560: The U.S. MD Anderson installs the nation's first medical cyclotron with funding from the National Cancer Institute, advancing cancer treatment technology. Gabriel Lopez-Berestein, M.D., pioneers liposomal-encapsulated antifungal agents, transforming treatment options for immunocompromised cancer patients. MD Anderson opens the first operating room with a linear accelerator for electron beam radiotherapy, enhancing surgical cancer treatment. Scientists at MD Anderson develop IMRT,

2698-458: The Year Award. The James P. Allison Institute was established after its namesake, Nobel laureate James P. Allison , Professor and Chair of Immunology at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Allison was awarded the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly with Tasuku Honjo "for their discovery of cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation". The institute was established to unlock

2769-646: The bank, where learned about finance and prepared for his later business success. Monroe's older brother, Frank, had already tried working in the bank, but found the routine too boring. Blessed with charisma and a magnetic personality, Frank had already decided he wanted to go into cotton trading. About the same time, he met Burdine Clayton, who had just moved to Jackson from Tupelo, Mississippi , with her family: father Thomas Munroe Clayton, mother Martha Fletcher (née Burdine) and brothers, William (Will) and Benjamin (Ben). Not only did Frank and Burdine fall in love and marry, but Will and Frank became best friends. The two shared

2840-479: The cancer burden in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) through comprehensive education, training, and collaborative research. One of the flagship projects under this initiative is Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes), which employs case-based learning and videoconferencing to enhance the skills of healthcare providers in LMICs, particularly in cancer prevention, control, and treatment. Additionally,

2911-557: The cancer center ranks first in the number of National Cancer Institute grants and invested $ 1.2 billion in research in FY 2023. The cancer center also has received Magnet Nursing recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center . The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has consistently ranked as the world's #1 hospital in oncology care and research. In 2024, Asbestos.com reported MD Anderson as #1 among

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2982-586: The cancer center. See also: List of companies in Houston See: List of colleges and universities in Houston Monroe Dunaway Anderson Monroe Dunaway Anderson (1873–1939) was a banker and cotton trader from Jackson, Tennessee . With William L. Clayton , Anderson built Anderson, Clayton and Company (formed in 1904 by his brother Frank E. Anderson and Frank's brother-in-law, William L. Clayton) into

3053-498: The center of this action. Its entire headquarters were moved from Oklahoma City to Houston by 1916. In the summer of 1938, while Monroe was eating lunch at the Majestic Grill with some of his business associates, one of his arms went numb. He was rushed back to his hotel room, where his physician gave him a sedative and sent some nurses to monitor his condition until he could be moved to Baptist Memorial Hospital. The doctor diagnosed

3124-422: The centerpiece of the institution’s large south campus research park. This building will house several of MD Anderson's strategic research programs, including the newly established James P. Allison Institute. The TMC3 Collaborative Building in the Helix Park will also host commercial life sciences companies, industry leaders, and TMC Venture Fund. MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the four founding institutions of

3195-421: The countries in mobilizing the necessary resources to provide immunization and treatment services for all vaccine-preventable diseases . PAHO is close to accomplishing the goal of eliminating measles from this hemisphere and is pressing on with the introduction of new vaccines that are currently available, such as Haemophilus influenzae B. to reduce meningitis and respiratory infections. PAHO works to reduce

3266-568: The countries of the americas in dealing with priority health issues. The health authorities of PAHO's Member States set PAHO's technical and administrative policies through its governing bodies. The PAHO Member States include all 35 countries in the Americas; Puerto Rico is an associate member. France , the Kingdom of the Netherlands , and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland are

3337-703: The development of state-of-the-art facilities. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the center continued to expand its research capabilities and patient care services. Being part of The University of Texas System , MD Anderson Cancer Center is managed under a nonprofit structure; however, for-profit agreements have caused some to question the motives of the center. MD Anderson enjoys independent university status within University of Texas System by providing postdoctoral fellowships , medical internship , and residency . These programs are designed for Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D holders and medical professionals in basic & translational sciences and clinical practice, aiming to train

3408-419: The establishment of the M.D. Anderson Hospital for Cancer Research, laid the groundwork for what would become the largest medical center in the world. Using surplus World War II Army barracks, the hospital operated for 10 years from a converted residence and 46 beds leased in a Houston hospital before moving to its current location in Texas Medical Center in 1954. This move allowed for significant expansion and

3479-615: The family plot at Riverside Cemetery in Jackson, Tennessee. Pan American Health Organization The Pan American Health Organization ( PAHO ) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) in charge of international health cooperation in the Americas . It fosters technical cooperation among member countries to fight communicable and noncommunicable diseases, strengthen health systems, and respond to emergencies and disasters. PAHO has 35 Member States and four Associate Members in

3550-696: The first global branch of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston , Texas . MD Anderson Madrid is currently a Center of Excellence for the treatment of cancer in Spain and Europe and one of the most productive institutions in Spain for cancer research. The MD Anderson Cancer Center Spain Foundation Excellence Training Program develops talented non-healthcare researchers in Spain through collaborations with top institutions, aiming to enhance their academic and research careers. It targets postdoctoral researchers in biomedical sciences, offering opportunities for research and teaching. The MD Anderson Radiation Treatment Center in Istanbul at American Hospital

3621-471: The founding nations of the Pan American Health Organization, designed by American sculptor Michael Lantz . In 1993 the seals were surveyed by the Smithsonian Institution 's Save Outdoor Sculpture! program and were described as needing conservation treatment. Constructed of reinforced concrete over a steel frame with an exterior of glass and marble, the building is one of Washington's most recognized examples of midcentury modern architecture. The building

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3692-580: The full potential of cancer immunotherapy. It is located within the south campus of MD Anderson Cancer Center in the Helix Park area of the Texas Medical Center in Houston , Texas . Timken Foundation has made a $ 5 million commitment to support the James P. Allison Institute at MD Anderson. This first-of-its-kind institute in the U.S. is dedicated to enhancing oncology nursing care and research, aiming to significantly improve patient outcomes through specialized education, training, and innovative research initiatives. Howard Meyers donated $ 25 million to establish

3763-441: The hub for uniform radiation dosimetry in cancer clinical trials, pioneering standardized radiation physics. MD Anderson demonstrates the efficacy of lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy, establishing a global standard in breast cancer treatment. MD Anderson partnered with IBM to develop a simplified blood cell separator, revolutionizing blood component therapy accessibility and transforming its availability and use throughout

3834-551: The institution offers bachelor's and master's degrees to students enrolled in The UT MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions. Areas of study include clinical laboratory science, cytogenetic technology, cytotechnology, diagnostic imaging, diagnostic medical sonography, healthcare disparities, diversity and advocacy, histotechnology, medical dosimetry, molecular genetic technology, diagnostic genetics, radiological sciences and radiation therapy. In addition to its No. 1 ranking in cancer care by U.S. News & World Report ,

3905-422: The institution, contracting for delivery of inpatient and out-patient management, using existing UT MD Anderson Cancer Center reference laboratory services, and fostering additional philanthropy in distant areas. The Jesse H. Jones Rotary House International is a full-service hotel entirely owned by the MD Anderson Cancer Center and managed by Marriott International . This hotel is specifically dedicated to serving

3976-525: The main building at the Texas Medical Center , Houston campus. In 2011, the President of the United Arab Emirates donated $ 150 million to MD Anderson Cancer Center. The donation was to start The MD Anderson Cancer Center Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Institute for Personalized Cancer Therapy. This gift was in honor of the UAE president's father, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan , who led the UAE for over thirty years until his death in 2004. The institute focuses on research and clinical trials where doctors use

4047-482: The needs of MD Anderson patients and their families during their stay in Houston , Texas . Additionally, there are numerous other hotels within walking distance of the MD Anderson Cancer Center, located on the Texas Medical Center (TMC) campus. These hotels are operated by various multinational hospitality companies, including Marriott , DoubleTree by Hilton , Westin , Hyatt , among others. Children's Art Project at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

4118-805: The next generation of scientists and medical professionals in cancer care and research. MD Anderson offers a vast number of medical residency and fellowship programs across a comprehensive range of specialties in cancer treatment, diagnostics, and complex surgery. The institution offers M.S., Ph.D.s and dual M.D./Ph.D. degrees to students enrolled in The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences , which it operates with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) . Areas of study include biochemistry and cell biology, cancer biology, genetics and epigenetics, immunology, medical physics, microbiology and infectious diseases, neuroscience, quantitative sciences, and therapeutics and pharmacology. Additionally,

4189-445: The opportunities for their firm. He agreed to go in 1907 and moved into a downtown hotel on Main Street. He soon rented office space for Anderson, Clayton in the Cotton Exchange Building. Monroe spent the rest of his life in Houston. With the completion of the Houston Ship Channel in 1915 and the onset of World War I in 1916, the demand for (and price of) cotton was booming. It was obvious that Anderson, Clayton and Company should be at

4260-690: The participating states, and Portugal and Spain are the observer states. The Organization's mission is to strengthen national and local health systems and improve the health of the peoples of the Americas, in collaboration with Ministries of Health, other government and international agencies, nongovernmental organizations , universities, social security agencies, community groups, and many others. PAHO promotes universal health coverage and universal access to health and strengthening of health systems based on primary health care strategies. It assists countries in fighting infectious diseases such as malaria , cholera , dengue , HIV and tuberculosis as well as

4331-688: The people of the Americas. PAHO collaborates with governments, other agencies, and private groups to address major nutritional problems including protein-energy malnutrition , and is now working to eliminate iodine and vitamin A deficiencies. PAHO engages in and facilitates health promotion to help countries deal with health problems typical of development and urbanization, especially non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases , cancer , accidents , smoking , addiction to drugs and alcohol , and injuries among others. Beyond health promotion, PAHO also addresses health systems and quality of care issues in support of national efforts to respond to

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4402-452: The problem as a stroke. He remained in the hospital for a month, while he bought a house on Sunset Boulevard (near the Texas Medical Center site). Serving as a place for him to convalesce, it was the only private house he ever owned. During this time, doctors discovered that he had been having recurrent kidney problems. On August 6, 1939, Monroe Dunaway Anderson, age 66, died at his home. His family and close friends decided he should be buried in

4473-425: The region's growing epidemic of noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes. PAHO engages in technical cooperation with ministries of health and facilitates coordination with other sectors to promote health in all policies. PAHO also promotes the use of research evidence to inform health care decisions and policymaking through the implementation of knowledge translation strategies such as

4544-501: The region. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., PAHO is the regional office for the World Health Organization in the Americas, and the health organization of the Inter-American System . It is known in Latin America as the OPS ( Spanish : Organización Panamericana de la Salud ) or OPAS ( Portuguese : Organização Pan-Americana da Saúde ). PAHO has scientific and technical expertise at its headquarters, in its 27 country offices, and its three Pan American centers, all working with

4615-449: The same company, and between them, they had learned about international banking and establishing shipping networks (both by rail and by sea). Ben soon moved south to join them. In 1900, a powerful hurricane had essentially wiped out Galveston, Texas , which had been the country's leading cotton port. Entrepreneurs in Houston had stepped up to fill the vacuum. The Anderson, Clayton partners decided that Monroe should go to Houston and study

4686-686: The toll of death and illness from diarrheal diseases , including cholera, through case management and oral rehydration therapy to prevent deaths from dehydration, and to provide adequate diagnosis and treatment of acute respiratory infections, thus saving the lives of hundreds of thousands of children each year. The Organization provides technical collaboration in a variety of specialized public health fields and organizes emergency preparedness and disaster relief coordination. It supports efforts to strengthen national health systems, develop national health research systems, control malaria , Chagas ' disease, urban rabies , leprosy , and other diseases that affect

4757-602: The transformation of breakthroughs into clinical advancements. Here are some notable achievements over the past 75 years. English physicist Leonard Grimmett and French-born physician Gilbert Fletcher at MD Anderson design a revolutionary cobalt-60 unit, transforming radiation therapy. Emil J. Freireich, M.D., pioneers the continuous-flow blood cell separator, enhancing blood transfusion processes and advancing oncology treatments. Wataru Sutow, M.D., achieves significant improvement in survival rates for children with Wilms' tumor through groundbreaking chemotherapy. MD Anderson becomes

4828-561: The usual phrasing is "Regional Office for the Americas". The first hemisphere -wide effort to eradicate smallpox was made in 1950 by the PAHO. The campaign was successful in eliminating smallpox from all countries of the Americas except Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador. In October 2024, health authorities in the Americas expanded PAHO's funding to help the Organization accelerate access to health technologies, particularly in response to public health emergencies and disease outbreaks. In March 1960, President Eisenhower signed into law

4899-402: The vision of starting a company that would buy, process and sell cotton worldwide. Monroe, Frank and their brother-in-law, Will, scraped up $ 9,000 and went to Oklahoma City . On August 1, 1904, they launched their business, Anderson, Clayton and Company , during the era of the Jim Crow economy . Ben Clayton was still working in New York for the American Cotton Company. Will had also worked at

4970-415: The way in advancing cancer research and translating findings into practical solutions for patients worldwide. In 2013, Lyda Hill pledged $ 50 million to Moon Shots Program. Juan Fueyo, M.D., and Candelaria Gomez-Manzano, M.D., create an experimental therapy using adenovirus to target and treat brain tumors. James P. Allison , professor and chair of immunology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston receives

5041-455: The world's biggest cotton company. In the event of one of their deaths, the partnership would lose a large amount of money to estate taxes and might be forced to dissolve. In order to avoid this, Anderson created the M.D. Anderson Foundation with an initial sum of $ 300,000 (equivalent to $ 6,587,000 in 2023). In 1939, after Anderson's death the foundation received an additional $ 19 million (equivalent to $ 416 million in 2023). In 1941,

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