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The Ambulatory Infusion Center provides short- and long-term infusion therapy to patients in a relaxed, comfortable setting. The Infusion Center is designed to provide therapy to patients who do not require hospitalization, who may not qualify for homecare services, or who just prefer the ease and convenience of the Center.
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David C. Pratt Cancer Center
2nd floor, Suite 2330
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Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Weekend hours are available by appointment only, based on patient need |
Ambulatory Infusion Center services include:
- Target therapies
- Chemotherapy agents
- Blood transfusions, packed cells and platelets
- Special lab tests
- Monitoring of first dose of medications, such as monoclonal antibodies
- Remicade for Crohn's Disease, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis
- Anti-emetic therapy
- Antibiotic therapy
- I.M. and S.Q. injections
- Flu vaccines and other vaccines
- IVIG infusions
- IV fluids.
All patients are monitored by physicians, registered nurses and support staff. Patients and family members receive education about their therapy and are provided contact information where they can call for support.
To obtain more information or schedule an appointment, call 314-251-6920.
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