Geisinger Pharmacy opens new infusion suite in Wilkes-Barre
Infusion therapy allows patients to receive their medications through their bloodstream (intravenous or IV), under their skin (subcutaneous or intramuscular) or into the membranes surrounding the spinal cord (epidural).
The infusion suite is an ideal option for patients who:
• Prefer a clinical setting to home but need to be site-of-care compliant to meet their insurance requirements
• Have a home environment is not appropriate for at-home infusion
• Prefer to not be infused at home
• Need urgent infusions or those who may not want to wait for a home visit
The infusion suite is open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Patients can call 800-245-8767, option 3.
To learn more about Geisinger Home Infusion Services visit geisinger.org/pharmacy.
About Geisinger
Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the non-profit system generates $10 billion in annual revenues across 134 care sites - including 10 hospital campuses, and Geisinger Health Plan, with 600,000 members in commercial and government plans. The Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually and conducts more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With 26,000 employees, including 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers with an estimated economic impact of $14 billion to the state’s economy. On March 31, 2024, Geisinger became the first member of Risant Health, a new nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
