Infusion Center
Allegan General Hospital provides infusions of chemotherapy and other outpatient medications. In addition we administer injections and transfusions of blood products. Eligible services are those that require administration by registered nurses in a hospital setting. Some insurance companies do require pre-authorization for these services. Our Infusion Center suite features rockers, recliners, televisions, CD players, and accommodation of family schedules whenever possible.
Hours: Clinic hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Special arrangements are necessary for services which must be provided on weekends.
Medications: AGH nurses administer immune system medications, steroids, “bone hardeners”, iron, antibiotics, blood count stimulants and others, as ordered by a physician. These medications require either a shot or an IV.
Transfusions: Physician ordered transfusions of blood and blood products are provided on an outpatient basis.
Chemotherapy: Specially trained AGH Registered Nurses administer cancer fighting medications. Since 1976, Allegan General Hospital has offered skilled outpatient treatments for cancer patients. We offer not only treatment for cancer patients, but education to both the patient and their family. Our oncologist, Dr. Marcia Liepman, M.D. sees cancer patients every Tuesday in the Specialty Physician Office located in Allegan General Hospital.
Cancer Support Group: Allegan General Hospital has a relationship with Gilda's Club Grand Rapids - Allegan Extension. Gilda's Club is for all those living with cancer (past and present) AND their family and friends. Membership and all activities are free of charge, as is the supper with is provided on meeting nights. There is even a supervised children's play area, called Noogieland, available so that parents won't need to arrange for sitters in order to attend. The club house is open every Monday night from 5 -8 pm. The club house is located at 524 Marshall Avenue - M89, Allegan, MI.
For more information about our Infusion Center, please call (269) 686-4067.
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