Ambulatory Care Unit

South Shore Hospital's Ambulatory Care Department sees thousands of patients annually who need specialty infusions, procedures and medication injections.  An order from a provider on-staff is required.  These infusion therapies include:

• Blood Transfusions
• Antibiotics
• Chemotherapy
• Immune Globulin (IVIG)
• Remicade
• Solumedrol
• Iron Preparations
• General hydrations

Nursing procedures include:

• Therapeutic phlebotomy
• Dressing change
• Port-a-cath access with lab draws
• PICC insertions by the IV team

MD procedures performed by the ordering doctor include:

• Lumbar puncture
• Thoracentesis
• Paracentesis
• Wound I & D
• General exams

Scheduling an Appointment

Appointments are required and are scheduled by calling the Central Scheduling Department at 781-624-4090.

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday  7 am-4 pm
Saturday 7 am-3 pm

Please call the Ambulatory Care Unit at 781-624-8690 for more information.