Infusion Services at Humboldt General Hospital
At Humboldt General Hospital, our highly trained registered nurses provide a wide range of infusion therapies—so you don’t have to travel far for the care you need. Infusion therapy includes intravenous (IV), subcutaneous (SQ), and intramuscular (IM) injections. We also offer specialized nursing care for PICC lines, ports, and midlines, including dressing changes, lab draws, and maintenance flushes.
Our Infusion Department is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and we’ll work with your schedule to ensure your treatments fit into your day.
What Infusions Do
Infusions deliver medications and treatments directly into your bloodstream or body tissue, providing faster and often more effective results. These therapies are commonly used for chronic conditions, serious infections, hydration support, immune disorders, and more.
Our goal is to keep patients close to home—saving both time and travel costs by offering advanced treatment options right here in Winnemucca.
Our Services
We offer both routine and specialized infusions for a wide range of conditions:
Common Infusions & Injections
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Antibiotics (IV or IM): Ceftriaxone, Ertapenem, Daptomycin, and more
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Hydration/Replacement Therapy: Normal Saline, Lactated Ringers (with or without additives), Albumin, Platelets*, Blood transfusions**. Can add Zofran for nauseous patients.
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Psychiatric Medications: Invega, Abilify, Haldol
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Line Maintenance: Heparin or Saline flushes (with or without labs)
*Platelets require at least 1 business day’s notice **Blood transfusions are dependent on lab results
Specialty Medications
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Infliximab, Tocilizumab (Actemra), Rituximab (Rituxan), Methotrexate, Orencia, and more.
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Multiple Sclerosis: Tysabri, Ocrevus
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Lupus: Benlysta
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Prostate Cancer: Lupron
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Asthma/Allergies: Xolair, Nucala, Tezspire
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Osteoporosis: Prolia
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Iron Replacement: Venofer, Ferrlecit, Dextran, Feraheme
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Immunoglobulins: Gamunex-C, Octagam, Gammagard
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Fabry-Anderson Disease: Fabrazyme
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Anemia Treatment: Procrit
- Migraines: Vyetpi
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Chemotherapy Support: Pump removal, Filgrastim (Neupogen)
Need a full list of available medications? Contact our Pharmacy at ext. 1550 or email us for details.
What to Expect
When you arrive, our infusion nurses will greet you, prepare your medication, and closely monitor your therapy. Many patients receive ongoing treatment, and our team takes pride in building trusted relationships with them.
You’ll be seated in a comfortable chair or bed in one of our infusion bays—each equipped with a TV. Snacks and meals are available to make your visit more comfortable.
How to Access Infusion Therapy
You’ll need a physician’s order to begin treatment. Once you have that, you or your doctor can contact us to schedule your infusion.
Phone: 775.623.5222, ext. 1263
Email: infusions@hghospital.org
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Let us bring safe, compassionate infusion care closer to home.