Infusion Services

Why choose Ochsner Health for infusion services?

Infusion services’ locations offer intravenous (IV) treatments for a variety of medical conditions. Whether to cure, control or provide palliative care (specialized care focused on symptoms relief and improved quality of life for patients with a chronic illness, like cancer), the Ochsner infusion services team provides individualized treatment for every patient using advanced level technology. At our certified infusion centers, you can see a member of our care team, have labs completed and receive treatment in a single location. Each infusion center is staffed by certified nurses and support staff to provide the highest quality care in a compassionate environment.

Our infusion centers are certified by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative and The Joint Commission. Our certified chemotherapy infusion units have earned designations through the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

The infusion services team at Ochsner strives to make your treatment experience as comfortable as possible. Our convenient locations offer a variety of comprehensive infusion services, including:

Albumin infusions to help manage liver issues and low blood volume
Anemia infusions and injections
Antibiotic infusions
Antiemetics therapy to treat nausea and vomiting
Biotherapy
Blood products/treatment for low platelets
Blood transfusions
Boniva injection for osteoporosis
Chemotherapy
Chronic kidney failure treatment
Crohn’s disease treatment
DDAVP infusions for patients with bleeding disorders
Dressing changes for central lines
Gamma globulin infusions for autoimmune diseases
Immunotherapy
Injections
Intravenous fluids
Intravenous immunoglobulin, an antibody therapy for patients who have weakened immune systems
Iron infusions
Labs from PICC lines (internal catheters near the heart) and port-a-caths (devices under the skin that allow easy access to veins)
Monoclonal antibody therapy for COVID
Osteoarthritis treatment
Pain management
Port flushes
Prolia injections for osteoporosis
Reclast and Zometa infusions for high blood calcium levels or bone damage
Remicade infusions to treat some autoimmune diseases, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
Treatment for blood cell disorders known as myelodysplasia syndrome
Workups for febrile neutropenic, a life-threatening cancer treatment complication characterized by fever and low neutrophils (a type of white blood cells)

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

At Ochsner infusion centers, patient comfort is our top priority. Each location provides several complimentary services to improve the patient experience. For a complete list of available services, please contact the infusion center nearest you. Complimentary 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

At Ochsner, each patient receives detailed one-on-one information from their provider about their specific treatment regimen and any potential side effects. Along with a patient’s handbook, patient navigators and support staff are available to answer questions, assist with scheduling and provide additional resources. At Ochsner, our goal is to provide cost-effective healthcare to meet your needs.

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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

To schedule an appointment with infusion services, call the location nearest you.

Ochsner offers infusion services in locations throughout the Louisiana region, including in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Kenner, Covington and Lake Charles. Find a location near you.