Cancer Services
Outpatient Oncology Services
Outpatient Oncology Services, located next to St. Rita's Inpatient Oncology Unit on the 6 th Floor (B6), is a special oncology unit with five private suites. St. Rita's Outpatient Oncology Services include:
  • Chemotherapy Infusion
  • IV (Intravenous) Hydration
  • Transfusions of Many Types of Blood Products
  • Oncology Procedures (Such as Bone Marrows)
Many of the nurses are cross-trained to work in both the outpatient and inpatient units, 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 the field. St. Rita's Outpatient Oncology Unit also has a dedicated oncology social worker, a care manager, a dietitian and pastoral services to help patients and their families.

The unit's hours are what make St. Rita's Outpatient Oncology Services unique. Instead of having specific closing hours, treatments are scheduled around the patient's daily routine, allowing patients to maintain as normal a life as possible while receiving treatments. Many of the patients choose to receive treatments in the evening, after their work day.

Music therapy and massage therapy are additional services offered through St. Rita's Outpatient Oncology Services, with future plans to add a program addressing cancer and fatigue management. St. Rita's offers numerous support services and support groups to assist patients and their families in the fight against cancer diseases.

Outpatient Oncology Services

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(419) 226-9005
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Question:
What makes St. Rita’s Outpatient Oncology services unique?
Instead of having specific closing hours, treatments are scheduled around the patient’s daily routine, with evening treatments available to accommodate work schedules.