Infusion services now offered at AHTV

Recognizing a need in the community for more care services close to home, Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley will begin offering infusion therapy.

Infusion therapy provides patients with medications through a needle or catheter when oral medications are not an option. It is often utilized by patients recovering from surgery, those on dialysis and those battling cancer.

“We recognize that patients undergoing infusion therapy often do not want to travel for care, and we’re proud to offer these services at our hospital so they can receive care closer to home,” said Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley Patient Care Executive Misty Cantrell. “Interested patients should ask their primary care physician about scheduling their infusion services locally at Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley.”

Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley’s infusion therapy will offer hydration, antibiotics and blood transfusions.

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit integrated health system serving more than 75 communities in California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. Our workforce of 32,900 includes more than 23,600 employees; nearly 5,000 medical staff physicians; and 4,350 volunteers. Founded on Seventh-day Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides compassionate care in 20 hospitals, more than 260 clinics (hospital-based, rural health and physician clinics), 15 home care agencies, seven hospice agencies and four joint-venture retirement centers. In addition, the Adventist Health Plan serves patients in Kings County. Visit http://www.AdventistHealth.org for more information.