We understand there's no one like you. No matter where you are in your cancer journey, we offer what you need each step of the way. By blending skill and experience with compassion, our physicians and staff provide outstanding care through the following services:
Inpatient oncology unit: Hospitalized patients receive highly skilled,
sensitive care from a team of oncology caregivers that includes nurses, social
workers, pharmacists, dietitians and chaplains.
Family member and loved ones are also recognized and included as a vital part
of each patient’s support system.
Outpatient oncology services: The services of the United Hospital Infusion
Center include infusions, transfusions, chemotherapy and bone
marrow biopsies for patients on an outpatient basis.
Nutrition: Registered dietitians provide all oncology patients with services
such as nutritional assessments, high-risk nutrition monitoring and expert advice
on diet supplementation.
Pastoral care: The experienced, sensitive pastoral
care staff visits with patients on the oncology unit to help them use their
spiritual resources to cope with cancer. The staff also provides spiritual ministry
to family members and can coordinate referrals to the patient’s own clergy.
Pharmacy: The highly skilled pharmacy staff
provides their expertise to patients and staff in the areas of medication information,
the use, handling, research and monitoring of medications and the use of specialized
chemotherapy infusion pumps.
Psychological and social services: Psychologists are available to help
patients deal with the impact of their condition on their personal, family and
work lives. Social Service staff members are actively involved in evaluating
patient needs and providing appropriate assistance in areas including financial
services, emotional support, home care, discharge planning and transition to
home and community.
Home health care: Many health care services are now available at home.
Depending upon individual needs, home health services can include skilled nursing care, rehabilitation therapy, nutrition support and social services.
Hospice care:Hospice staff
cares for the needs of terminally ill people and their family members in the
comfort and familiarity of their home. Individuals receive compassionate care
that addresses their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. If necessary,
hospice can arrange for hospital care as well.
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