Publication

At Cass Regional, our infusion therapy team works in the Mills Cancer and Rheumatology Center, conveniently located on the main floor of the hospital. Infusion therapy includes injections and/or intravenous (IV) medications that are used to treat a variety of conditions.

Our infusion services include, but are not limited to:

• Chemotherapy/immunotherapy/biotherapy and supportive care given by chemotherapy/immunotherapy-certified nurses. An oncology provider is onsite for all infusions.
• Rheumatology IV therapy, with a rheumatologist onsite for all infusions.
• IV therapy for treating gastroenterology, neurology, endocrinology, hematology, nephrology, cardiology, pulmonology and infectious disease patients.
• Injections, including osteoporosis treatments and hormone therapy.
• Infusions of iron, IV fluids, electrolytes, steroids, antibiotics and other medications, including those used to treat nausea and vomiting.
• Transfusions of blood and blood products.
• Therapeutic phlebotomy procedures for patients with blood disorders.
• Management of port-a-cath and central line devices, including maintenance flushing, dressing changes, lab draws and de-clotting.
• Placement and management of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lines and midlines, including maintenance flushing, dressing charges, lab draws and de-clotting.

Count on us

Our highly skilled and experienced nursing staff provides personalized care to our patients in an exceptional clinic setting. In addition to having chemotherapy/immunotherapy certification, our nurses are certified in basic life support (BLS) and/or advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and they are required to maintain skills specific to infusion therapy. Our infusion bays are spacious, and each has windows featuring views of the hospital's Healing Garden.

An order from your provider is required for infusion therapy. We accept orders from primary and specialty providers who practice within and outside of the Cass Regional system. Infusions can be scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For appointments and questions, call 816.887.0331.

Categories: Infusion therapy