Nursing Outpatient Services

What are Nursing Outpatient Services?

Outpatient services are medical procedures or tests that are done in a qualified medical center without the need for an overnight stay. For many of us, this means less time away from work and other commitments because many treatments and medications can now be completed in just a few hours rather than requiring a stay in a hospital.

What are the Benefits of Choosing Outpatient Services at FirstLight Health System?

Generally, outpatient services can be cost-effective because you are not staying overnight and are not billed for separate hospitalization charges. The staff at FirstLight Health System are highly experienced and trained in the types of services they provide. Outpatient services are convenient because the care you need is provided close to home, right here in Mora.

Who Uses Outpatient Services?

Ask your doctor if the type of service you need is available as an outpatient service and if it would be appropriate to your care needs. You do not necessarily need to be a patient of FirstLight Health System to utilize the outpatient services offered here.

Chemotherapy and Cancer Treatment

Adult Outpatient Treatment

Treatment orders accepted by all Minnesota Oncologists – You do not need to receive your primary health care at FirstLight Health System to utilize the services offered here. Some of the services provided by our chemotherapy department include:

• Bi weekly appointments scheduled with Dr. Reuter – St. Cloud Oncologist
• Laboratory blood draws
• IV care
• Dietician consults
• Social Service consults
• Fluid replacements and Anti nausea medications
• Instruction on self-injection for specific medications
• Education is provided about the Drugs and the Diseases

Providing the care you need, close to home. A wide range of Adult Oncology Services (Chemotherapy) are provided at FirstLight Health System in partnership with CentraCare in St. Cloud. Dr. Reuter is on location every other week for office visits and chemotherapy is provided here for all of his patients.

Infusion and Injection Therapy

FirstLight Health System is pleased to present a wide variety of treatment options and outpatient services to our community. As with our chemotherapy services, FirstLight Health System is able to provide treatment regardless of where primary care is received. Some of the outpatient services offered at FirstLight Health System include:

• IV Care
• Osteoporosis treatment
• Rheumatoid Arthritis medications
• Infusions to treat iron deficiencies and anemia
• Blood, Platelet and other Blood product transfusions
• Fluid replacement therapy
• Treatment for deficiencies related to our immune system and/or nervous system
• Injections to treat anemia and RH factors related to pregnancy Instruction on self-injection for specific medications.