NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. — Wetzel County Hospital has expanded the operating hours of its Outpatient Infusion Center, giving patients greater access to specialized treatments closer to home.
Hospital officials announced the center now offers appointments Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with additional weekend hours on Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The extended schedule is designed to provide patients and caregivers with more flexibility while improving access to outpatient services throughout Wetzel County and the surrounding region.
Hospital President and CEO Tony Martinelli said the expansion reflects the hospital’s continued commitment to delivering quality healthcare locally.
“Every service we can provide locally is one less trip our patients have to make outside the community,” Martinelli said. “Expanding the hours of our Infusion Center is another example of our commitment to meeting the healthcare needs of our region.”
The Outpatient Infusion Center works with referring physicians to coordinate treatment plans, obtain physician orders and schedule appointments that fit each patient’s needs.
Services offered at the center include intravenous (IV) infusions, hydration and electrolyte replacement, blood and blood product administration, antibiotic therapy, iron infusions, monoclonal antibody treatments, immunotherapy, chemotherapy pump takedown, specialized injections, vascular access device maintenance, wound care and catheter care.
Hospital officials say the expanded hours will help more patients receive specialized care without having to travel long distances, allowing them to remain closer to their families, physicians and support networks during treatment.
