Managing a chronic or complex health condition often takes more than a daily pill. Some medications work best when they go through an IV, where they reach your bloodstream quickly and at the right dose. For many patients in Seminole County and the surrounding area, that has meant a long drive to a larger hospital, and it no longer has to.

Donalsonville Hospital offers outpatient infusion therapy in a calm, personal setting, with a local care team that stays in close contact with your doctor from your first visit to your last treatment.

Call (229) 524-5217 to learn more or ask your provider about a referral.

Infusion therapy delivers medication through an IV line, which skips the digestive system so your body absorbs it faster and at a more precise dose. Doctors turn to it when oral medications fall short. Common treatments include:

• IV antibiotics for serious infections
• Hydration therapy for severe dehydration
• Iron infusions
• Medications for autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Crohn's disease
• Treatments for multiple sclerosis, chronic migraines, and other complex conditions

Your specialist may suggest infusion therapy as the next step in your treatment plan, and when they do, you can ask about receiving it here at home in Seminole County.

When you are already dealing with something hard, a long drive and a crowded waiting room only add to the load. Here you work with a local team that has the time to focus on you.

• Treatment close to home, with no long-distance travel or overnight trips
• Nurses who know your case and stay in contact with your provider
• A quiet space set up for infusion patients

Whether you are finishing a single round of IV antibiotics or coming in on a regular schedule for a chronic condition, you are in the hands of a team that has cared for this community for more than 100 years, and that knows you by name. Donalsonville Hospital is DNV accredited and a recognized top rural hospital.

A first infusion feels easier when you know the steps ahead of time.

1. Referral. Your provider recommends infusion therapy and sends the order to us. Our team contacts your provider's office to confirm the details.
2. Scheduling. We call you to set up your first appointment and go over insurance and what to bring.
3. Your first visit. A nurse checks you in, reviews your treatment plan, and answers your questions before anything begins.
4. Your infusion. A nurse starts the IV and stays close for the whole treatment. Most infusions take 90 minutes to 2 1/2 hours, and many patients read, rest, or catch up on a phone call. You are welcome to bring a book, headphones, or a snack, and a family member or friend is welcome to stay with you.
5. Afterward. We update your provider on how the visit went, and we schedule your next appointment before you leave if you need one.

Donalsonville Hospital welcomes referrals from specialists and primary care providers across Southwest Georgia, including our own SWGA Healthcare Clinics. Keeping your patient's infusions in Seminole County means fewer missed treatments and less travel for the people you are caring for.

To refer a patient, send the infusion order, recent clinic notes, and insurance information to our team. We confirm receipt, verify coverage, schedule the patient, and send you an update after treatment.

• Phone: (229) 524-5217
• Fax: (229) 524-5195
• Address: 102 Hospital Circle, Donalsonville, GA

If your provider has recommended infusion therapy, ask about receiving your treatment at Donalsonville Hospital. We will work with your healthcare team on the referral and the scheduling, and we will make sure your first appointment goes smoothly.

Call us at (229) 524-5217 or contact us online to learn more. Find care close to home.