Infusion therapy
Infusion therapy refers to a treatment method in which medications are delivered directly into the bloodstream. It may be used to treat everything from neurological conditions to various types of cancer.
Infusion therapy centers
Our infusion therapy clinics offer a safe and calming environment for you to receive intravenous (IV) therapy.
Our dedicated infusion therapists at Mission Hospital McDowell and Angel Medical Center help provide you with a range of therapies close to home.
Conditions treated with infusion therapy
Although cancer is the most common condition that may require infusion treatments, other conditions treated with infusion therapy include:
- Autoimmune disorders
- Cancer
- Congestive heart failure (CHF)
- Dehydration
- Heart attack
- Poisoning
- Stroke
Our infusion therapy services
Infusion therapy services at Angel Medical Center
Our outpatient center at Angel Medical Center offers 14 chairs and two private rooms for you to receive your treatments. Our team prioritizes your safety and comfort throughout your treatment, and we also offer lab services if you have port access.
We offer:
- Antibiotic therapy
- Blood transfusions
- Hormonal therapy
- Immunosuppressant therapy
- Injections
- IV fluid hydration
For more information about outpatient infusion services at Angel Medical Center, call us at (828) 349-6900, ext. 1.
Our center is located at:
834 Depot Street
Franklin, NC 28734
Infusion therapy at Mission Hospital McDowell
While chemotherapy is the most common type of infusion therapy, there are a range of reasons you may choose this treatment method, including if oral medications prove ineffective. Our team is experienced in providing a wide variety of infusion therapy treatments, including anti-nausea medications to prevent reactions to chemotherapy.
Additionally, by using an IV, our infusion specialists can quickly and effectively administer anti-nausea and other medications to curb reactions to the chemotherapy drugs. Our chemotherapy treatments are offered on an outpatient basis, and we also offer:
- Antibiotics
- Biologics
- Corticosteroids
- Hemophilia factor therapy
- Hydration therapy
- Iron infusion
- Pain management
- Plasma