Oncology & Infusion Center
At PCMH Outpatient Infusion Center, patients can rely on the comfort of having clinically trained, licensed healthcare professionals with over 60 years combined experience in IV infusion therapy attending to their needs. While constantly monitoring nurse to patient ratios, we ensure your patients receive the individual attention they deserve.
Infusion therapy involves the administration of medication through a vein as prescribed by the patient’s doctor. It is prescribed when medication cannot be given by mouth.
Therapies Offered include, but not limited to:
- Remicade – Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication
- Arthritis Treatment
- IVIG
- Tysabri
- IV antibiotics/antifungals
- Blood
- IV fluids
- Crohn’s Medications/treatment
- Port/PICC line care
Healthcare services are increasingly difficult to approve with insurance companies. Our dedicated case management staff authorizes all services with the patient’s insurance. Offering care they need, when they need it. All insurances are accepted.
Outpatient infusion therapy is a benefit on most insurance policies and is a lower cost alternative than inpatient hospitalization, emergency room visits, and in-home services.
Oncology
Perry County Memorial Hospital has established the Cancer Treatment Program to provide support for cancer and hematology patients – and the people who care for them – in an environment as close to home as possible.
All services, which include care, education and support, are state-of-the-art, safe, convenient and reflect our commitment to healing.
These services are offered to all cancer and hematology adult and geriatric clients, in the community served by Perry County Memorial Hospital.
Services Include:
- Chemotherapy
- Blood Transfusions
- Outpatient Antibiotics
- IV Osteoporosis Medications
- IV Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications
Community Education Covers:
- Awareness of cancer risks
- Early detection
- Prevention of cancer and associated diseases
- The registered nurses (RNs) working in the Cancer Treatment Center have successfully completed the Cancer Treatment (Oncology) Nurse Training Program.
RNs are Certified In:
- Administration of chemotherapeutic agents
- Recognition of signs and symptoms of side effects
- Intervention techniques
- Comprehension of psycho/social aspects of cancer care
The oncologist will be available on a regular schedule to see patients. When not available in-person, the oncologist is available by telephone.
The registered nurse will be available daily Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
For information on referral to the
Perry County Memorial Hospital Cancer Treatment Center Program ask your family physician, or call the Cancer Treatment Center Nurse at
(812) 547-0106.