MCMH Center for Oncology & Hematology
At Montgomery County Memorial Hospital Center for Oncology and Hematology, our goal is to provide patient centered quality healthcare. At our Red Oak cancer treatment center, a Nurse Practitioner is on site Monday through Friday, and our medical Oncologist is available two days a week. MCMH + Clinics is also proud to be a member of the Association of Community Cancer Centers with staff certified by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation. In addition to professional collaboration, we provide modern treatment with state-of-the-art equipment for the best possible outcomes by providing our patients with:
- Chemotherapy treatments by certified, competent, and compassionate nurses
- Comprehensive up-to-date Medical, Oncology, and Hematology services
- Oncologist to ensure treatment and patient support
- Multidisciplinary team approach for patient-centered-care
- Advanced Practice Clinician and certified oncology nurses supervising all infusions and treatments
- Advanced Practice Clinician who works closely with your primary care provider will initiate and provide genetic testing and follow-up appointments
- A patient advocate who provides patient support, medication needs, and assistance in finding financial resources
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Oncology at MCMH
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Our Infusion Services
We offer chemotherapy and infusion therapy provided by a team of professionals for you and your family. Our patients' comfort and well-being are our primary concern while receiving care.
Infusion therapy is an effective way to administer medication that may otherwise be difficult for the patient to take. It can also be used for chronic illnesses and to help patients manage their conditions by staying on a regular schedule.
Infusion therapy can be defined as the administration of fluids and medications through a needle or catheter into the bloodstream. This allows for a more direct route of delivery to the body and a faster onset of effects so patients can better utilize their medicine and enjoy more benefits from it.
Infusions are commonly used for drug administration in cancer treatments, to help treat infections, respiratory problems, and other ailments.
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Our Healthcare Approach & Support Services
At MCMH Center for Oncology and Hematology, total patient care is the goal of our medical oncologists and entire healthcare team. The dedicated at staff at MCMH + Clinics works collaboratively with multiple departments to ensure the best possible outcomes. All resources and personnel are located conveniently at the Red Oak Main Campus.
Our team's emphasis is on:
- Health education
- Your emotional support
- Problem solving and goal setting with you and your family as active participants in your treatment plan
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Who will be on your oncology and hematology support team?
An oncology team is a large, multi-disciplinary team that can include the following members: oncologists, physicians, radiographers, pathologists, dietitians, advanced practice nurses, nurse navigators, chaplain or religious support, Pharmacists, physical therapists and nursing assistants. A MCMH Center for Oncology and Hematology, we provide quality healthcare to our patients and compile a team including:
Patient Advocate
Our patient advocate provides education regarding cancer issues, counseling, and emotional support. The patient advocate will work with you to find community resources and support, and assistance with financial applications, medical forms, and advanced directives.
Certified Registered Oncology Nurses
Our certified Oncology Nurses are on the front lines of chemotherapy delivery, providing education, side effect management, and emotional support to patients and their families.
Registered Dietitian
A Registered Dietitian provides nutritional guidance and helps identify diets that could help maintain strength, improve tolerance to treatments, and decrease adverse side effects of treatment.
Pharmacy
The onsite pharmacy staff prepares chemotherapy and treatment-related medications.
Our Experienced Medical Oncologists Serve Red Oak, Iowa & Beyond
At MCMH Center for Oncology and Hematology we are committed to providing excellent patient centered healthcare and support to our community. Our providers' experience and expertise combined with the support services provided by multiple departments is the reason MCMH is the preferred location for cancer treatments. If you have cancer, are a cancer survivor, or know of someone that would benefit from any of the services we provide, please call our department and arrange to meet with us. If you are looking for any educational materials or a speaker for an event, we can help you.
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