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 center in St. Petersburg, Florida
We know infusion and IV medical treatments can be stressful, so we want to make you as comfortable as possible.
At HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital, we serve the St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay communities with high-quality and affordable infusion therapy services at our infusion treatment center. As a Medicare-certified infusion therapy provider, we have passed an inspection from this highly-respected state government agency. Most of our infusion services are covered by Medicare, including parenteral and enteral nutrition, pain management and certain other specialized services.
Our infusion services
To meet your unique treatment needs, we offer many specialized infusion therapies and services.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is a drug therapy used in cancer treatment. Our chemotherapy services are administered by nurses who are certified in chemotherapy/biotherapy by the Oncology Nursing Society.
Enteral feeding ("tube feeding")
With enteral feeding, nutrients are delivered directly to the stomach or small intestine. We offer enteral feeding to provide you with the nutrients you need when you cannot eat food yourself.
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
TPN, also known as IV nutrition, provides nutrients intravenously. We carefully calculate TPN formulations and monitor you throughout the process.
Home infusion therapy
Home infusion therapy services are administered by hospital-based teams. Our home infusion services enable more personalized service and can help control costs, while ensuring continuity of care.
Our infusion therapy center
Our goal is to provide a comfortable environment for you that instills security and confidence in the care you receive.
Features and amenities of our center
At our center, we offer:
- Cost-effective management of therapies
- Clinical pharmacists, available 24/7
- Established relationships with local home health agencies to facilitate better continuity of care
- Hospital-based infusion pharmacy
- Patient education and counseling
- Timely deliveries