Infusion Center

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Our infusion Center is located on the fourth floor in the Cancer Center at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center.  This is where patients receive chemotherapy, blood transfusions, intravenous fluid therapies and other types of supportive care on an outpatient basis.

Our Center is staffed by Chemotherapy trained Oncology Certified Nurses.  Our nurses are specialized in infusion therapy and our support staff helps with scheduling, telephones, and insurances. 

To help patients pass time during treatment, we have DVDs and magazines.  Patients may also bring their personal laptops, DVD's and CD players.

We encourage family members to participate in patient treatment.  With certain medications, we may request that a responsible adult stay for the duration of the visit in the event the patient needs a ride home. 

Food is permitted at the Center.   Dunkin Donuts is located near the hospital's main entrance at 93 Campus Avenue and Campus Cuisine (cafeteria) is located on the first floor of Maison Marcotte, 100 Campus Avenue.   Vending machines are located on the ground floor of the "B" Wing of the hospital (Golder Street side).

Many of the patients we treat are very susceptible to infection. We ask that you please not come to the Center if you are ill (fever, cough, flu, etc.).  No children under the age of 13 are permitted in treatment areas. Please notify the staff as we may want to reschedule the appointment.

Our ultimate goal is to provide safe treatment for you. We work very hard to make this as pleasant as possible. Feel free to discuss your individual needs with us.

Providing:

• Chemotherapy
• IV infusions
• Antibiotic infusions
• Iron infusions
• Blood transfusions
• IM/SQ injections
• Other medication infusions as requested by St. Mary's Physicians

Why we're different:

• Comfortable, homey environment
• Friends and family welcome
• Certified oncology nurses
• Long-term RN experience:
  • Venipuncture
  • Chemotherapy
  • Education
• CDs and tapes
• Educational book & video library available
• Strong working relationship with AHCH and durable medical equipment companies
• CBC lab results ready in 5 minutes
• On-site secretarial, scheduling and billing help
• Referrals to support groups throughout central and southern Maine
• Social worker available