Intermountain Health’s Riverton Hospital Cancer Center is providing comprehensive oncology services and specialized treatments at its facility located at 3723 West 12600 South in Riverton. The center offers a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care, integrating advanced technology with supportive services such as genetic counseling and clinical trials.
Specialized Oncology Services
The Cancer Center in Riverton provides a wide array of medical specialties designed to address various stages and types of cancer. According to Intermutable Health, the center's services include medical oncology featuring chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies tailored to specific diagnoses. The facility also manages hematology, providing essential diagnosis and treatment for blood cancers and complex blood disorders.
Beyond medical oncology, the center provides radiation oncology services on-site. These services include image-guided external beam radiation, stereotactic radiosurgery, and brachytherapy. For patients requiring surgical intervention, the center offers surgical oncology with options for minimally invasive procedures, which are coordinated through a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless care.
Comprehensive Patient Support
Intermountain Health emphasizes a whole-person approach to cancer treatment at the Riverton location. This includes specialized support services such as oncology nutrition, where registered dietitians assist patients in maintaining strength throughout their treatment regimens. The center also provides palliative care and supportive oncology to focus on symptom relief and counseling.
To assist with long-term management, the facility offers navigation and survivorship services. These programs provide care navigation, patient education, and necessary long-term follow-up care. Additionally, Intermountain Health provides free cancer support groups and wellness classes to help patients connect with their community and find strength through shared experiences.
Accreditation and Clinical Research
The Cancer Center is accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a distinction that signifies adherence to high standards of quality care. This accreditation ensures the program offers evidence-based treatment planning, patient-centered services, and rigorous monitoring through cancer data systems.
Access to innovation is a key component of the Riverton facility, which provides access to Phase I clinical trials and beyond. These trials are a critical step in medical research, testing new drugs for safety and determining effective dosages for patients who may not have other available treatment options.
Infusion Therapy Capabilities
In addition to oncology-specific care, Riverton Hospital operates a dedicated Infusion Center located in Suite 105. The center provides outpatient infusion therapies in a controlled, comfortable environment. Services at this location include the administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy under expert monitoring, as well as antibiotic therapy for serious infections.
Other specialized procedures available at the infusion center include hydration therapy to restore fluids and electrolytes, blood transfusions for treating conditions such as anemia, and anti-emetic or anticoagulant therapies for nausea prevention and clot management. The center also performs therapeutic phlebotomy and provides PICC line care for patients with ongoing treatment needs.
Patient Preparations and Access
The infusion center at Riverton Hospital is designed to manage various medical conditions through intravenous therapy, including autoimmune disorders and dehydration. While many patients require a referral from their primary physician to receive these services, the hospital staff assists in verifying insurance benefits and explaining potential out-of-pocket costs.
For appointments at the infusion center, patients are advised to bring their identification, insurance cards, and all medications or specific instructions provided by their healthcare providers. The facility operates with advanced safety protocols and adheres to nationally recognized quality standards to ensure patient safety during outpatient procedures.
Facility Operations
The Cancer Center - Riverton is open until 4:00 p.m., while the Infusion Center remains open until 6:00 p.m. Both departments are part of the Intermountain Health network, which includes providers such as Dr. Jason R. Lesser, a medical oncologist specifically based at the Riverton Cancer Center.
