St. Clair Hospital

The Outpatient Infusion Center is an integral part of St. Clair Hospital’s cancer program. The unit is equipped with four beds in semi-private rooms and nine recliner chairs. It is designed to meet patients’ needs in a comfortable, relaxed environment.

Our experienced Infusion Center team consists of registered nurses who have received specialized education and training in cancer care, including certifications in oncology, infusion therapy, critical care and medical-surgical care. The staff consistently receives high satisfaction ratings from patients and their families for their excellent care.

The Infusion Center delivers individualized care in services that include: Chemotherapy administration Blood/blood products administration IV solutions/medications administration PICC and mid-line insertions for both inpatients and outpatients Maintenance, care, repair and de-clotting of central IV lines/ports Therapeutic phlebotomies Injections

Hours of operation

• Mondays through Saturdays – 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Patients also have the option to make special arrangements to receive care after hours or on Sundays. 

Radiation Therapy & Imaging Services

Radiation therapy is available on-site at St. Clair Hospital through a cooperative partnership with the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, enabling patients requiring radiation therapy to be treated without leaving the Hospital. Patients have access to:

• External Beam Radiation Therapy
  Provided by a linear accelerator, the machine produces a beam of rays that is directed to the tumor or the part of the body that is being treated. 
• Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
  Gives the radiation oncologist the ability to target the treatment field by “sculpting” the contours of the irregular shaped tumor with an intensive dose of radiation. This minimizes the radiation damage to normal tissue, resulting in far fewer side effects.
• 3D Conformal Therapy
  Minimizes the potential damage to the healthy surrounding tissue by controlling the radiation beam which is directed toward the cancerous tissues in conformal shapes.
• Low Dose Rate (LDR) Brachytherapy
  Designed for patients with early stage prostate cancer, brachytherapy is a special type of radiation treatment that involves placing radioactive seeds into the prostate. The seeds are permanent and release radiation gradually over a period of months until inactive. Specific instructions and education are provided after the permanent radioactive implant.
• PET/CT
  A sophisticated camera that produces powerful images that can effectively pinpoint the source of many of the most common cancers and eliminate the need for redundant tests and diagnostic surgical procedures. PET/CT helps to diagnose cancer and guides physicians to the most beneficial therapies.

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