Injections and Port Care

The following instruction is provided by an on-call educator who can be reached by phone: 686-8084 or pager: 688-6874.  Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Sub-Q Injections
Medicines are often given by Sub-Q injection (shot). A Sub-Q injection is a shot given through the skin. This class will teach you the correct way to give a Sub-Q shot.

Port Care
Implantable ports are devices that allow you to get IV treatments or medicine more easily. It is called "implantable" because it is put under the skin. This class will teach you the correct way to flush your implantable port.

Lovenox
Lovenox is a medicine given as a sub-Q injection (shot). It is used after some procedures or surgery to prevent your body from forming blood clots in your veins. This class will teach you the correct way to give a Lovenox shot.