Oncology and Infusion Services

Columbus Community Hospital offers oncology and infusion services for both children and adults, including chemotherapy, IV infusions and injections. The initial treatment or therapy is frequently completed at another hospital or doctor’s clinic, but the remaining treatments can be done in Columbus Community Hospital's Infusion Services Department.

Our Services

CCH Oncology Services

CCH offers a variety of oncology services, including:

Chemotherapy administered according to established protocols and the oncologist’s orders
Nursing staff that is certified in chemotherapy and biotherapy administration
Private patient treatment rooms
Administration of medications that enhance the immune system

CCH Infusion Services

Columbus Community Hospital’s Infusion Center provides services for both children and adults in five private rooms. The Infusion Center is open seven days a week, 24 hours per day and scheduling is based on patients’ individual needs. The center was created for the convenience of patients and their families. It allows them to stay close to home for intravenous (IV) and chemotherapy medications, dressing changes or related services.

The Infusion Center serves patients with the following diagnoses:

Blood disorders
Cancer
Chronic kidney disease
Infections requiring IV antibiotics or dressing changes
Multiple Sclerosis
Osteoporosis/Rheumatoid Arthritis
Gastrointestinal disorders

The Infusion Center RNs are all chemotherapy/biotherapy-certified and are experienced in intravenous and related treatments, including:

Biophosphonate therapy
Central line and PICC line catheter care
Chemotherapy
Growth factor administration
Hydration and electrolyte management
IV antibiotic administration
IV immune globulin
Monoclonal antibodies
Transfusion of blood and blood products
Therapeutic phlebotomy

Cancer Support Programs

In addition to its oncology and infusion services, Columbus Community Hospital also offers support programs for people with cancer, including:

A Time to Heal, a 12-week holistic rehabilitation program designed to help cancer patients regain their physical, emotional and spiritual health after cancer treatment. This program is conducted by various experts from Columbus Community Hospital. Call Sami Wunderlich, BSN, RN at 402-562-4618 for more information.
Thrive Cancer Rehabilitation Care, a comprehensive program customized to each individual cancer patient to help them function at their highest level possible during or after cancer treatment. Call Rehabilitation Services at 402-562-3333 for more information on how to participate.

Contact Us

Columbus Community Hospital
4600 38th Street
Columbus, Nebraska 68602-1800
Second Floor
402-562-4406