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Northwestern Medicine Outpatient Infusion Center (OPIC) DeKalb

In Northwestern Medicine 5 Kish Hospital Drive DeKalb

Overview

Infusion therapy is a way to deliver medication or fluids through a thin catheter or needle, usually intravenously (IV). At Northwestern Medicine, a wide range of specialized outpatient infusion services are provided by experienced registered nurses in a comfortable, peaceful setting.

During infusion or IV therapy, electronic computerized pumps control the rate of the infusion so that you safely receive the right amount of medicine or fluids over the right amount of time.

Parking and Transportation

On-site parking is available for patients and visitors.

Services

Conditions Treated

  • Cancer care
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Dehydration
  • Headaches
  • Heart failure
  • Hemophilia
  • Immune deficiencies
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Neuromuscular disorders
  • Rheumatoid arthritis

Treatments Offered

  • Blood transfusions
  • Hydration therapy
  • Injections
  • IV antibiotic therapy
  • Medication infusions
  • Therapeutic phlebotomy

Why Choose Us

Northwestern Medicine is proud to have five hospitals ranked among “America’s Best” including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the No. 1 hospital in Illinois for 13 straight years (tie), by U.S. News & World Report, 2024 – 2025. Our physicians, care teams and scientists come together every day with a shared commitment to provide excellent patient care.

We seek to improve the health of the patients and communities we serve by delivering a broad range of services with leading medicine and compassion. Because what makes us better, makes you better. ®