What infusion center support services are available?

From the compassionate support staff to the app-based symptom tracker, Ochsner provides complete support services to you and your family. No matter which infusion center you visit, services are available directly or through referral. Support services and staff include: Acupuncture Chemotherapy Care Companion: a new app-based program where patients can manage symptoms at home and receive prompts from their provider Child Life Services specialists to help kids better understand and cope with their diagnosis and treatment Geneticist, a specialist who can evaluate your personal risk for cancer based on the genes you inherit from your family Oncological nutritionists Patient navigators, who help you schedule tests, procedures and appointments while also helping you better understand your diagnosis and treatments Pharmacists, who work closely with oncologists to provide expert medication management for cancer treatment and symptom management Precision medicine, which uses genetic testing to determine personalized, targeted treatments for patients Social services Support groups, including spiritual care and survivorship.

What IV infusion therapy treatments are available?

The infusion services team at Ochsner works to make your treatment experience as comfortable as possible. Our convenient locations offer a range of IV infusion therapy services, including: Albumin infusions to manage liver issues and low blood volume Anemia infusions and injections Antibiotic infusions Antiemetics therapy to treat nausea and vomiting Biotherapy Blood products and treatment for low platelets Blood transfusions Boniva injections for osteoporosis Chemotherapy Chronic kidney failure treatment Crohn’s disease treatment DDAVP infusions for bleeding disorders Dressing changes for central lines Gamma globulin infusions for autoimmune diseases Immunotherapy Injections Intravenous fluids Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy for weakened immune systems Iron infusions Labs from PICC lines (internal catheters near the heart) and port-a-caths (devices under the skin for easy vein access) Monoclonal antibody therapy for COVID-19 Osteoarthritis treatment Pain management Port flushes Prolia injections for osteoporosis Reclast and Zometa infusions for high calcium levels or bone damage Remicade infusions for autoimmune diseases like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis Treatment for myelodysplasia syndrome, a blood cell disorder Workups for febrile neutropenia, a life-threatening cancer treatment complication causing fever and low neutrophil counts (a type of white blood cell) To find out if the service you need is available at your local infusion suite, call the specific location.

What IV infusion therapy center support services are available?

From the compassionate support staff to the app-based symptom tracker, Ochsner provides complete support services to you and your family. No matter which infusion center you visit, services are available directly or through referral. Support services and staff include: Acupuncture Chemotherapy Care Companion: a new app-based program where patients can manage symptoms at home and receive prompts from their provider Child Life Services specialists to help kids better understand and cope with their diagnosis and treatment Geneticist, a specialist who can evaluate your personal risk for cancer based on the genes you inherit from your family Oncological nutritionists Patient navigators, who help you schedule tests, procedures and appointments while also helping you better understand your diagnosis and treatments Pharmacists, who work closely with oncologists to provide expert medication management for cancer treatment and symptom management Precision medicine, which uses genetic testing to determine personalized, targeted treatments for patients Social services Support groups, including spiritual care and survivorship

IV Infusion Therapy

Q: Where can I find information on home IV infusion therapy?

Home infusion therapy is IV treatment from the comfort of your own home. Our team works with your physician to create a care plan based on your needs. Once your treatment plan is developed, our team of nurses will train you or your caregiver on all you need to know to perform the infusion therapy at home. You'll learn about your specific treatment, possible side effects, the best time to do the therapy and more. Periodic home visits will also help ensure you have all the support you need. For more information, visit https://www.ochsner.org/services/infusion-services-at-ochsner.

Why choose Ochsner Health for IV infusion therapy?

Ochsner provides intravenous (IV) infusion therapy for various medical conditions at locations in Baton Rouge, Breaux Bridge, Covington, Crowley, Gretna, Jefferson, Jennings, Kaplan, Kenner, Lafayette, Luling, Metairie, Morgan City, New Iberia, New Orleans and Raceland, Louisiana, as well as Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

Whether the goal is to cure, manage or provide palliative care, which focuses on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses like cancer, the Ochsner infusion services team delivers personalized IV infusion therapy using advanced technology.

At our certified infusion centers, patients can meet with a care team member, complete lab work and receive IV infusion therapy in one convenient location. Each center is staffed by certified nurses and support teams dedicated to providing high-quality care in a compassionate environment.

Our infusion centers hold certifications from the following organizations:

Our chemotherapy infusion units also carry certifications from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

What is IV infusion therapy?

IV infusion therapy involves providing medication or nutrients directly into the bloodstream. It is commonly used to treat chronic illnesses, autoimmune diseases, infections, dehydration and cancer. Conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis, lupus and certain types of anemia can also be managed through infusion treatment.

At Ochsner, IV infusion therapy is tailored to each patient’s diagnosis and overall care plan. We offer a wide range of infusion services, including:

Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy
Antibiotic therapy
Biologic infusions
Iron infusions
Hydration therapy
Pain management infusions

What are the benefits of choosing Ochsner for IV infusion therapy?

Choosing Ochsner for your IV infusion therapy needs means you’ll receive expert care in a clean, comfortable and supportive environment. Our infusion centers are designed with patient comfort in mind, featuring private or semi-private infusion bays, Wi-Fi access and reclining chairs. Many of our centers also offer flexible scheduling, same-day appointments and support from on-site pharmacists and lab technicians.

Ochsner’s team collaborates closely with primary care providers, oncologists and specialists to ensure a seamless treatment experience. From your initial consultation to follow-up care, we are here to guide you every step of the way.

IV infusion therapy close to home

With locations in Louisiana and Mississippi, patients have convenient access to top-rated IV infusion services without the need to travel far. Our goal is to make treatment as accessible and stress-free as possible for patients and their families.

If you’ve been prescribed infusion therapy, trust the experienced professionals at Ochsner to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care. Contact us today to schedule a consultation or learn more about infusion services near you.

The infusion services team at Ochsner works to make your treatment experience as comfortable as possible. Our convenient locations offer a range of IV infusion therapy services, including:

Albumin infusions to manage liver issues and low blood volume
Anemia infusions and injections
Antibiotic infusions
Antiemetics therapy to treat nausea and vomiting
Biotherapy
Blood products and treatment for low platelets
Blood transfusions
Boniva injections for osteoporosis
Chemotherapy
Chronic kidney failure treatment
Crohn’s disease treatment
DDAVP infusions for bleeding disorders
Dressing changes for central lines
Gamma globulin infusions for autoimmune diseases
Immunotherapy
Injections
Intravenous fluids
Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy for weakened immune systems
Iron infusions
Labs from PICC lines (internal catheters near the heart) and port-a-caths (devices under the skin for easy vein access)
Monoclonal antibody therapy for COVID-19
Osteoarthritis treatment
Pain management
Port flushes
Prolia injections for osteoporosis
Reclast and Zometa infusions for high calcium levels or bone damage
Remicade infusions for autoimmune diseases like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
Treatment for myelodysplasia syndrome, a blood cell disorder
Workups for febrile neutropenia, a life-threatening cancer treatment complication causing fever and low neutrophil counts (a type of white blood cell)

To find out if the service you need is available at your local infusion suite, call the specific location.

At Ochsner's IV infusion therapy centers, patient comfort is our top priority. Each location provides several complementary services to improve the patient experience. For a complete list of available services, please contact the infusion center nearest you. Complementary services may include:

Drinks, including coffee, tea, soft drinks and juice
Recliners with warm blankets
Shared library
Snacks and meals
Televisions and iPads
Wi-Fi

Home IV infusion therapy is IV treatment from the comfort of your own home. Our team works with your physician to create a care plan based on your needs. Once your treatment plan is developed, our team of nurses will train you or your caregiver on all you need to know to perform the infusion therapy at home. You'll learn about your specific treatment, possible side effects, the best time to do the therapy and more. Periodic home visits will also help ensure you have all the support you need. For more information, visit our Ochsner Outpatient and Home Infusion Pharmacy.

From the compassionate support staff to the app-based symptom tracker, Ochsner provides complete support services to you and your family. No matter which infusion center you visit, services are available directly or through referral. Support services and staff include:

Acupuncture
Chemotherapy Care Companion: a new app-based program where patients can manage symptoms at home and receive prompts from their provider
Child Life Services specialists to help kids better understand and cope with their diagnosis and treatment
Geneticist, a specialist who can evaluate your personal risk for cancer based on the genes you inherit from your family
Oncological nutritionists
Patient navigators, who help you schedule tests, procedures and appointments while also helping you better understand your diagnosis and treatments
Pharmacists, who work closely with oncologists to provide expert medication management for cancer treatment and symptom management
Precision medicine, which uses genetic testing to determine personalized, targeted treatments for patients
Social services
Support groups, including spiritual care and survivorship