At UNMH, we care for children with cancer and blood disorders with expert care and endless compassion.
From first visits to bell ringings, we celebrate each milestone. Join us in spreading hope and courage, one story at a time.
04/07/2026
We’re Hiring: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Social Worker 🩸🎗️
Join our compassionate team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families navigating cancer and blood disorders. 💛
The Pediatric Hematology Oncology Social Worker is an integral member of the interdisciplinary team responsible for supporting patients and their fami...
04/06/2026
Dr. Abraham shared her expertise about hemophilia treatment with Hemophilia News Today! Check out the video to learn more😊
Confident protection from hemophilia A Through medical advances, you can switch from reactive care to proactive, personalized treatment. Are you getting the most out of modern medicine? Modern goals The aim of modern hemophilia treatment is to prevent bleeds by keeping factor levels higher and more....
03/31/2026
Your compassion can change lives. 🎗️💛
We’re looking for a Social Worker to join our Hematology & Oncology department and provide critical support to patients and families during their care journey.
Ready to make a difference? Apply below in the link ⬇️⬇️⬇️
The Pediatric Hematology Oncology Social Worker is an integral member of the interdisciplinary team responsible for supporting patients and their fami...
03/30/2026
Zayden hit LEVEL 15 and unlocked the most epic gym badge yet: “RANG THE BELL” 🔔🎗️💪🏼
Side quests? Completed.
Cancer battle? DEFEATED.
Energy? Absolutely unmatched.
No cheat codes, just strength, grit, and main-character energy the whole way through. 🎮🔥
We are SO proud of our favorite Pokémon trainer!!!! Congratulations!! 🏆
03/23/2026
With great power comes great milestones… and today, Leon rang his bell! 🔔🕷️🎗️
Our friendly neighborhood superhero showed strength, courage, and heart every step of the way—and today he swung into this BIG victory like a true champ 💪✨
Leon, you are AMAZING. Your bravery inspires us all, and we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate you today! 🎉👏🏽
03/19/2026
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Steve Stucker, New Mexico Weatherman and Beds4kidz Albuquerque for their incredible generosity in donating three beds to a family with a child bravely battling cancer. 💛
Your kindness is making a meaningful difference, providing comfort and support when it’s needed most. Acts like this remind us how powerful community and compassion can be when we come together.
We are so grateful for organizations like Bedz4Kidz and the impact they continue to make in the lives of families. If you’re looking for a way to give back, we encourage you to support their mission and help them continue this amazing work! 🎗️🫶
Queremos extender un sincero agradecimiento a Steve Stucker, New Mexico Weatherman y Beds4kidz Albuquerque por su increíble generosidad al donar tres camas a una familia con un niño que está luchando valientemente contra el cáncer. 💛
Su bondad está marcando una diferencia significativa, brindando comodidad y apoyo cuando más se necesita. Actos como este nos recuerdan lo poderoso que puede ser la comunidad y la compasión cuando nos unimos.
Estamos profundamente agradecidos por organizaciones como Bedz4Kidz y el impacto que continúan teniendo en la vida de las familias. Si estás buscando una manera de apoyar, te animamos a contribuir a su misión y ayudarles cumplir su misión 🎗️🫶
03/09/2026
Camp season is fast approaching! Applications are open now! 🏕️
📼✨ Totally Rad News! ✨📼
Break out the neon, tease that hair, and rewind the tape. Camper Registration and Sibling Camper Applications are officially OPEN!
This summer we’re going full retro for Blast From the Past: 40 Years of Camp Enchantment. Get ready for the most tubular week! www.campenchantment.org/apply
02/24/2026
Last day to order is 2/25/26 @ 10pm!
Ultimo día para ordenar es 25/2/26 @ 10 pm!
🚨You asked we delivered! We are extending our t shirt sale until 2/25/26! Make sure to get your orders in! 🚨
T-shirts are $25 each and we have youth and adult sizes available!!
The proceeds will help us provide essential resources, comfort items, and direct support — and every purchase makes a meaningful impact while showing solidarity with our patients and families.
🗓 Orders close February 25 @ 10pm
💳 Venmo, Apple Pay, or Zelle accepted
📞 505-272-6413
📧 jtsalazar@salud.unm.edu
Thank you for helping us make a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve. 🎗️💪
🚨 ¡Ustedes lo pidieron y nosotros cumplimos! Extendemos la venta de camisetas hasta el 25/02/26. ¡Asegúrense de enviar sus pedidos! 🚨
Las camisetas cuestan $25 cada una y tenemos tallas para niños y adultos disponibles.
Los fondos recaudados nos ayudarán a proporcionar recursos esenciales, artículos de comodidad y apoyo directo — y cada compra tiene un impacto significativo al mostrar solidaridad con nuestros pacientes y sus familias. 💛🎗️
¡Gracias por ayudarnos en hacer una diferencia en la vida de nuestros pacientes y sus familias!
02/20/2026
So incredibly proud of Victor for ringing his bell!🔔✨
That sound means courage, resilience, — and most importantly, it means cancer free! We are honored to celebrate this huge milestone with you, Victor. Your bravery inspires us all! Congratulations!💛🎉
¡Estamos increíblemente orgullosos de Víctor por tocar su campana! 🔔✨
Ese sonido significa valentía, muchísima resiliencia, y lo más importante, ¡significa que está libre de cáncer! Nos sentimos honrados de celebrar este gran logro contigo, Víctor. ¡Tu valentía nos inspira a todos! ¡Felicidades!💛🎉
02/20/2026
🚨You asked we delivered! We are extending our t shirt sale until 2/25/26! Make sure to get your orders in! 🚨
T-shirts are $25 each and we have youth and adult sizes available!!
The proceeds will help us provide essential resources, comfort items, and direct support — and every purchase makes a meaningful impact while showing solidarity with our patients and families.
🗓 Orders close February 25 @ 10pm
💳 Venmo, Apple Pay, or Zelle accepted
📞 505-272-6413
📧 jtsalazar@salud.unm.edu
Thank you for helping us make a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve. 🎗️💪
🚨 ¡Ustedes lo pidieron y nosotros cumplimos! Extendemos la venta de camisetas hasta el 25/02/26. ¡Asegúrense de enviar sus pedidos! 🚨
Las camisetas cuestan $25 cada una y tenemos tallas para niños y adultos disponibles.
Los fondos recaudados nos ayudarán a proporcionar recursos esenciales, artículos de comodidad y apoyo directo — y cada compra tiene un impacto significativo al mostrar solidaridad con nuestros pacientes y sus familias. 💛🎗️
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UNM Pediatric Hematology & Oncology - Ted R. Montoya Hemophilia Treatment Center
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it affects the entire family. From the moment of diagnosis, we offer a multidisciplinary approach to deliver state-of-the-art cancer treatment for children and young adults. Our team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, clinical pharmacists and child life specialists. We also work closely with pediatric surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, pathologists, radiologists and radiation oncologists.
We are active members in the Children’s Oncology Group and, when possible, offer our patients the opportunity to participate in clinical research studies designed to improve cures and quality of life. We treat a variety of malignant conditions, including leukemia, lymphoma, brain tumors, bone tumors, neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, liver tumors, histiocytic diseases, and many others.
Each child is assigned a primary oncologist, who directs the treatment plan which may include surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiation therapy. We are part of the University of New Mexico’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of only 47 cancer centers in the nation to be designated by the National Cancer Institute as a comprehensive cancer center, the highest federal designation and rating for cancer centers.
We manage a majority of conditions, allowing families to stay in New Mexico with their local communities and support network. We also work with other excellent national programs such as the Children’s Hospital of Colorado to provide specialized care for our patients.
Our hematology team offers consultation, diagnostic evaluation, treatment and comprehensive follow-up for children and young adults with blood disorders. Hematologic conditions that we treat include sickle cell disease, anemia, bleeding disorders, bone marrow failure, immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), among many others. We can also work closely with a child’s Primary Care Physician to manage some conditions.
The Ted R. Montoya Hemophilia Program treats individuals with hemophilia from across the state of New Mexico, which includes approximately 100 pediatric patients. The program has a core team of nurses, social work and physicians. In addition to cutting edge medical care, patients also receive physical therapy, psychosocial support and information about financial aid and community resources.
Our Survivorship program offers annual comprehensive follow-up for survivors of pediatric cancer. This includes a health risk assessment and screening for late effects of treatment, including neuropsychological screening. Patients receive a summary of their cancer treatment and individualized follow up recommendations.
If you are interested in collaborating with us or donating to any of our programs, please contact Dr. John Kuttesch, Division Chief at (505)272-4461.
