Safe, Affordable & Comfortable Infusion Therapy
Eastern Connecticut Hematology and Oncology (ECHO) Associates offers two state-of-the-art outpatient facilities that provide a warm and caring environment for patients to receive intravenous therapies under the supervision of our highly trained staff. We are one of the only independently run, self-standing infusion centers in Eastern Connecticut. We place extraordinary emphasis on safety, experience, convenience, and comfort.
About Us
Our two infusion centers are conveniently located in our office, located at 330 Washington Street in Norwich, Connecticut. Our primary ten-chair infusion center is open Monday through Friday from 7am–5pm. Our second onsite infusion center is designed to accommodate additional patient volume. We offer free parking and are conveniently located in the Medical Office Building attached to Backus Hospital.
Treating a Variety of Conditions
We offer complete infusion services as part of cancer care. We also offer infusion therapy to treat a variety of conditions, including gastrointestinal, neurological, rheumatologic, pulmonary, and cardiac conditions; anemia; and some types of immune deficiencies. We use infusions to provide a variety of therapies such as immunotherapy, immune globulin, and iron. We collaborate with referring physicians to ensure a seamless approach to patient care.
We provide injections and infusions for patients with a range of conditions, including:
- Fabry Disease
- Gout
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Plaque Psoriasis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Chronic Migraine
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Thyroid Eye Disease
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Crohn’s Disease
- Lupus
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD)
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Severe Asthma
- And many others
Safety is Our Top Priority
We utilize the most advanced technology and protocols to ensure the highest levels of safety. We are licensed and meet the maximum safety standards, minimizing the risk of bacteria or contamination to ensure that medication preparation is sterile, accurate, and timely.
Our infusions are delivered by pumps, as opposed to intravenous drips. This ensures the precise administration of medication.
We have onsite emergency medication and equipment available if needed. There is always a doctor on site.
An Experienced and Caring Team
Part of what makes the ECHO Infusion Centers unique is our incredibly dedicated, compassionate, and expertly trained team. Patients have a dedicated nurse throughout their experience, as well as medical assistants and our support staff. We work as a team to make the infusion process a positive experience. We truly care about our patients and treat them as if they were family.
A member of our team is always available for our patients. Our nurse triage line is available Monday through Friday from 8-5 and we offer 24-hour on-call physician coverage 7 days a week.
We Make It Convenient
We know our patients value convenience. Unlike hospital-affiliated infusion centers, we get people in quickly and ensure that infusions are delivered as efficiently as possible.
We offer soft, comfortable recliners along with personal televisions and wireless internet access. Each chair provides privacy for the patient while allowing our centrally located nurses the opportunity for close monitoring and observation.