The Infusion Centre provides same day infusions and treatments to all patients, including blood product transfusions, iron infusions, immunotherapy and monoclonal antibodies. The Centre consists of treatment chairs. Our NOAH@Home service operates from the 230 Cooper Street Epping location.
Northern Health Infusion Centres are located at
- Northern Specialist Care, Level 1, 230 Cooper Street Epping
- Craigieburn Hospital
- Mernda Community Centre
- Kilmore District Hospital
The Infusion Centres are day centres and treat cancer, medical and surgical patients with infusions on the same day including blood product transfusions, iron infusions, immunotherapy and monoclonal antibodies. The centres are supported by specialist nurse practitioners and doctors
What to expect from the service?
Your specialist may refer you for treatment that is given through your arm vein or through a special infusion port. This treatment can be a blood product transfusion, iron infusion, immunotherapy or monoclonal antibodies. You will be invited to attend one of our Infusion Centres at:
- Northern Specialist Care, Level 1, 230 Cooper Street Epping
- Craigieburn Hospital
- Mernda Community Centre
- Kilmore District Hospital
You may have a one-off treatment or you may return for many treatments. You will be supported by specialist nurse practitioners and doctors who will give you information and will help you during your treatment. They will also answer any questions you have and give you help if you have symptoms. You can also get help with your symptoms from the Symptom Urgent Review Clinic (SURC) and after hours Victorian Virtual Emergency department (VVED) or the Northern Hospital Epping Emergency Department (ED) can also help you.
Location
Contact us
Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm (except public holidays)
Reception:
Nurse:
NUM: Melissa Gwynne