Description:
The Oncology/Infusion Center at CPGH is
available to meet specialty outpatient needs while providing quality
care.
"Cancer Care --
Close To Home"
Staff
Medical Staff Director, William Kelley, M.D.
Our center is coordinated by a nationally certified Oncology nurse
and complemented by nursing staff who are certified in chemotherapy.
Our social services staff are available to assist patients with
their financial needs.
Services
Services are individualized to meet the specific needs of each
patient and family. Patients may receive treatment in their own
community with the benefit of support from family and friends.
Treatments offered:
Chemotherapy
Blood transfusions
Platelet
transfusions
Biological Response
Modifiers
Injections,
including Neupogen, Epogen, and Neumega
IV Antibiotics
Hydration &
electrolyte replacement
Dressing changes
Peripherally
inserted central catheter (PICC) placement
Care of long term
central catheters i.e.: PICC’s Groshongs, Ports
Referrals to the
American Cancer Society
Hours
The Oncology/Infusion Center is open from 8:00 am until 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. Other hours are by appointment. Special
attempts are made to meet individual patient needs.
Facilities Our center provides care in a
comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Patients are able to receive
treatment in a comfortable, more "social", multi-patient area or
relax in a private room. Our rooms are furnished with recliners.
While in the Center, patients can enjoy books on tape, music, or
videos.
Location The Oncology/Infusion Center is located in the North Annex of CPGH.
This location provides a quiet and private atmosphere.
Educational Services
Community
educational programs on treatment and prevention. Speakers can
be provided.
A large library of
reading materials and educational videos relating to cancer,
treatment and prevention.
Oncology nurses are
available to answer questions and help direct patients to other
resources.
Education and
assistance in dealing with cancer pain for patients and
families.
Support Group
The cancer support group is sponsored by the Oncology/Infusion
Center. This group is open to cancer patients, families, and others
who care about them. It meets the first and third Wednesday of each
month at 7pm.
