Children’s Cancer and Multipurpose Infusion Center

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The Children’s Cancer and Multipurpose Infusion Center at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital is a kid-friendly, dedicated space for children to receive infusions for blood disorders or cancer care. The team has specialty training in caring for kids with these specific conditions.  Located at the Children’s Specialty Center, this dedicated space for children offers a caring, kid-friendly environment where our specialty-trained team treats children who are receiving cancer care. We also treat children with blood disorders including: -Anemia and sickle cell disease -Immunodeficiency disorders like HIV/AIDS -Iron disorders like hemochromatosis -Juvenile arthritis -Crohn’s disease and inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS) We treat cancers and other blood conditions by offering infusions of: -Biologic medications -Chemotherapy drugs -Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) -Iron or drugs that remove excess iron -Immunoglobulins (antibodies that support the immune system) -Immunosuppressants -Systemic steroids The Children’s Cancer and Multipurpose Infusion Center is designed for kids, teens and young adults to receive infusion therapy comfortably. It features: -Four infusion bays, each with a gaming system-equipped TV to help pass the time and ease treatment anxiety -A central play area for kids -Two negative pressure/isolation infusion rooms for children who have a weakened immune system or can’t be exposed to an open infusion bay environment -Four exam rooms -A room where procedures like lumbar punctures can be performed for the patient’s and parents’ convenience -A dedicated family resource room offering storage lockers, educational materials and computers -A teen game room with an infusion chair and a gaming system geared toward teens or young adults -A painted column and lighting installation – Tree of Life – created by the nonprofit organization Splashes of Hope   A service of Lehigh Valley Hospital. ,