St. Rita's Medical Center - Inpatient Oncology Services

Cancer Services

Inpatient Oncology Services

St. Rita's offers comprehensive inpatient cancer services including:

Chemotherapy Infusions

Transfusions of Many Types of Blood Products

Pain Management

Disease Management

The St. Rita's oncology unit, located on the 6th floor of St. Rita's Medical Center, has 13 private suites. Patients undergoing a surgical treatment for cancer will spend recovery time on St. Rita's general surgical unit on AB8, or for breast cancer surgery, recover on the Women's Surgical Unit (E5).

St. Rita's nurses who care for cancer patients are specially trained in oncology nursing and in chemotherapy, with 89% of the nurses being certified in oncology nursing (Oncology Certified Nurses-OCN). Certified oncology nurses assure patients they are receiving care from the most qualified nurses in their field. Certified oncology nurses must pass an examination and stay abreast of current issues in oncology management to maintain their certification.

A team approach is utilized in delivering oncology services and programs to help patients and their families in the fight against cancer diseases. Team members may include:

Physicians

Oncology Nurses

Case Managers

Oncology Social Workers

Dietitians

Home Healthcare Coordinator

Palliative (Comfort Measures) Care Coordinator

Pastoral Services

St. Rita's is dedicated to healing the mind, body and soul, and with this philosophy takes a holistic approach in the treatment of cancer diseases offering a host of complementary services and programs including music therapy, massage therapy, palliative (comfort ) care services and special pampering services from St. Rita's Patient Pride volunteers.

For More Information
(419) 226-9005

Map & Directions

Question:

What is the term oncology?
Oncology refers to the study of cancer and cancer diseases. Health professionals can choose to specialize in oncology, such as doctors, radiologists, nurses, pathologists and pharmacists to name
a few.