Comfortable, Convenient Care Close to Home
Madison County Health Care System offers compassionate outpatient infusion services at Madison County Memorial Hospital, so you can receive the treatments you need without traveling to a larger city or staying overnight in the hospital. Our dedicated infusion team cares for patients with a wide range of conditions, working closely with your provider, no matter where they are located, to deliver safe, timely, and effective therapy right here in Winterset. A physician’s order is required for treatment.
Meet Our Infusion Team
Our infusion services are led by experienced nurses who specialize in infusion care and patient education. They are committed to making each visit as safe, comfortable, and stress-free as possible.
Deb Fatino, RN, Infusion Supervisor – In addition to providing direct patient care, Deb oversees day-to-day operations of Infusion Services, coordinates patient care, and supports collaboration with referring providers to ensure treatments are delivered safely and on schedule.
Jill Fitch, RN, Infusion Nurse – Provides hands-on infusion care, monitors patients during treatments, and helps patients understand their medications and what to expect before, during, and after each visit.
Infusion Supervisor
Infusion Nurse
Infusion & Chemotherapy Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
(Next-day appointments available)
Contact Us
Madison County Memorial Hospital
300 W Hutchings St., Winterset, IA 50273
Ph: (515) 462-5125 Fax: (515) 462-5126
Why choose our infusion center
Patients receive care in a quiet room setting designed for comfort and healing. Each room includes a comfortable recliner, TV, and space for a visitor when appropriate, with easy access to free, close parking just outside the hospital.
During your visit, you can expect:
- Hours from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with next-day appointments often available depending on your treatment plan.
- Pillows, warm blankets, beverages, and lunch when you are here during mealtime to help you stay relaxed and comfortable.
- Experienced nurses who specialize in infusion therapy, central line care, and patient education to support you through every step of treatment.
What to expect during your visit
Your comfort and safety are at the center of every infusion appointment. After check-in, a member of the infusion team will review your treatment plan, answer questions, and start your IV or access your port or central line as ordered by your provider.
During your infusion:
- Medication flows from an IV bag through a small catheter directly into your bloodstream at a carefully controlled rate.
- Nurses monitor your vital signs and how you are feeling throughout your visit and are available to address any concerns.
- You can rest in a recliner, watch TV, read, or listen to music while receiving pillows, warm blankets, and refreshments to help you stay comfortable.
Most patients are able to return home shortly after their infusion and resume normal activities as advised by their provider.
Conditions we treat
Our infusion services support patients managing both chronic and acute conditions so they can continue daily life with fewer interruptions. Common diagnoses and conditions treated through infusion therapy include:
- Cancer
- Blood disorders
- Anemia
- Autoimmune conditions
- Inflammatory conditions
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Crohn’s disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Multiple sclerosis
- Immune deficiencies
- Osteoporosis
- Migraines
- Severe or complex infections
- Dehydration
- Heart disease–related conditions, such as heart failure requiring IV therapy
- Kidney and renal disease–related conditions
If your provider has recommended infusion therapy, you may be able to receive it locally at Madison County Memorial Hospital instead of traveling out of town.
Infusion therapies and injections
Infusion therapy delivers medication directly into your bloodstream through an IV, port, or central line when oral medications are not effective or appropriate. Your exact treatment plan will be ordered by your provider and administered by our infusion nursing team.
Common infusion therapies offered include:
- Antibiotic therapy
- Traditional IV medications
- Blood product transfusions
- Chemotherapy services
- Biotherapy and biologic infusions
- Hydration therapy
- Electrolyte replacement therapy
- Iron therapy
- Osteoporosis therapy
- Therapeutic phlebotomy
- IVIG
- Migraine infusion regimens
- Central line, PICC line, and port access, including:
- Port access and maintenance
- Port lab draws
- Central line lab draws
- Central line and PICC line maintenance and flushes
In addition to IV infusions, our team provides several specialty injections, including:
- Aranesp – used to treat anemia caused by chronic kidney disease or certain types of chemotherapy by helping the body make more red blood cells.
- Neupogen – helps the body produce more white blood cells to reduce the risk of serious infection in patients receiving chemotherapy or bone marrow–related treatments.
- Nucala – an add-on maintenance treatment for certain severe eosinophilic and inflammatory conditions, such as eosinophilic asthma and related disorders, when prescribed by your provider.
- Procrit – used to treat anemia by stimulating the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells in select patients.
- Other intramuscular and subcutaneous injections as ordered by your provider.
Other medications and therapies may also be available based on your diagnosis and your provider’s orders.
Recovery & Therapy Services
Infusion Services are locate at Madison County Memorial Hospital on the Med/Surg Nursing floor at 300 W. Hutchings St in Winterset.
To learn more or schedule an infusion appointment, talk with your provider or call 515-462-5125. A physician’s order is required for treatment, and referrals can be faxed to 515-462-5126.