Jonathan Jaques Children’s Cancer Center 2653 Elm Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806

The Jonathan Jaques Children’s Cancer Center, located at 2653 Elm Avenue in Long Beach, California, provides quality and compassionate care to children with cancer, sickle cell disease, and other serious blood disorders. Established in 1983 in honor of 16-year-old Jonathan Jaques, who selflessly donated his life savings to help future children battling cancer, the institute offers innovative treatment, support, and survivorship programs for over 800 children each year. Led by the late Dr. Jerry Z. Finklestein, the institute is a leader in pediatric oncology and hematology care, conducting research and participating in national clinical trials to advance treatments for childhood cancer. The center also offers psychosocial support programs, specialized care for bone and soft tissue tumors, and treatment for a wide range of blood disorders. Family-centered care is at the heart of the Jonathan Jaques Children’s Cancer Center, providing comprehensive support for patients and their families from diagnosis through survivorship.