All of our patients have private rooms. This significantly reduces infection risk and makes family members feel welcome. When you feel like eating, you can order whatever you'd like from Room Service. And when you leave the hospital, we arrange home care and other services to meet your needs.
Bronson Oncology Services are provided within our 29-bed General Medical Unit. Patients have rooms in a wing that is closely monitored for noise level and infection risk.
Services
Our board-certified oncology physicians and specially trained staff work as a team to provide comprehensive care:
- Laboratory and radiological testing
- Medication management (chemotherapy)
- Nutrition services
- Respiratory services
- Pre- and post-surgical care
- Pain management
- Psychological services
- Wound care
- Home care
Our Team
All our oncology nurses are registered nurses (RNs) with advanced training in care for cancer patients. Many have more than 20 years of experience in oncology nursing, so they know what's important to patients and their families.
Our unit also has a dedicated pharmacist, case managers and medical social workers. This team works together to make sure your care is coordinated and addresses your physical, social and emotional needs.
Our case managers arrange for community resources and care you might need at home, such as nursing visits, medication or medical equipment. Our medical social workers help with legal and insurance paperwork and other forms of family assistance. Our psychologist and chaplains are available to provide emotional support for patients and families.
Outpatient Care
Bronson Oncology Services are coordinated with outpatient treatment provided at the West Michigan Cancer Center, a cooperative program sponsored by Bronson Methodist Hospital and Borgess Medical Center. The center is located near Bronson in downtown Kalamazoo.
Board-certified physicians provide complete medical oncology and radiation oncology services at the center. Areas of expertise include:
- Blood disorders-including anemia, hemophilia, lupus
- Brain tumors
- Breast cancer
- Colon/rectal cancer
- Lung cancer
- Prostate cancer (including brachytherapy)
Location
Inpatient oncology care is provided within the General Medical Unit on the fourth floor of the West Pavilion of Bronson Methodist Hospital. Parking is available free of charge in the Vine Street Parking Ramp.
