St. Joseph's Hospital - Adult Infusion Center
St. Joseph’s Hospital Adult Infusion Center in Tampa Bay is dedicated to enhancing cancer patients' survival and quality of life through personalized and coordinated infusion therapy. Patients will find a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere at our center, complete with onsite lab work and a pharmacy. Our center features private infusion areas with individual TVs, warm blankets and care provided by expert oncology and chemotherapy-certified nurses.
Arrival and Registration
ArrivalUpon arriving at the Adult Infusion Center, all patients must check in at the front desk. At check-in, the following information is required:
- Insurance authorization and insurance card(s)
- Photo identification
To make your visit as efficient as possible, please arrive early to allow time for parking and registration/check-in before your appointment. You’ll find the Adult Infusion Center, which is located near the St. Joseph’s Hospital campus, with easy access from N. Habana Avenue. It also has a designated patient drop-off and pick-up area near the entrance.
Patient ComfortPatients have access to snacks. If extended therapy is needed, sandwiches are also available. A family member or caregiver over the age of 16 can stay with the patient throughout their treatment. Coffee shop and cafeteria services are there for family members if needed.
Offering the DigniCap® Scalp Cooling System
Note: Not all patients qualify. Please ask your physician for more information.To make an appointment call (813) 870-4246
This center is billed as a hospital department. Higher copays and deductibles may apply. Patients should check their health insurance policy to determine whether there’s a difference in patient financial responsibility for infusion services provided at this location
The length of each infusion therapy session varies based on the specific treatment needed and the personal circumstances of each cancer patient.
Services Offered
- Biologic therapy using a patient’s own immune system
- Chemotherapy, combination chemotherapy, systemic chemotherapy and regional chemotherapy
- Hormone therapy which can cause cancer cells to grow slowly or die
- Plasmapheresis to remove thickened plasma
- Red blood cell transfusions to prevent anemia
- Targeted drug therapies to specifically attack cancer cells and block chemicals allowing them to grow and divide
- Port or catheter care
- Supportive injections
- Intravenous hydration or antibiotics
- Lab work