Special Procedures Unit

The Special Procedures unit at Griffin Hospital specializes in non-surgical same-day procedures, including chemotherapy, phlebotomy, pre and post x-ray procedures and blood transfusions.

Our unique 15-bed unit features both private and semi-private rooms with large windows, personal televisions, and telephones. By providing patient-centered care in a comfortable and healing Planetree environment that offers amenities such as Pet Therapy, Reiki, Arts & Entertainment, and Aromatheraphy, we are able to achieve a 98% patient satisfaction rating.

The Special Procedures Unit provides the following services:

Angiograms (pre and post procedure care) Angioplasty Aortograms Arteriograms Blood Transfusions Bone Marrow Aspiration Chemotherapy Epogen Plasma IV Antibiotics

IV Fluids SP Neupogen Nephrostomy Paracentis Subcutaneious Injection Thorocentesis Myelogram Dialysis And other services

The Special Procedures Unit is open Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturdays as needed. To make an appointment, contact Central Scheduling at (203) 732-7101.