Penn-CHOP Blood Center for Patient Care and Discovery

Patient Resources for Blood Disorders at Penn

Infusion Therapy Services

Penn's infusion specialists are part of a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care that includes medical oncologists, hematologists, pain management specialists, infectious disease experts and registered dietitians.

As part of  Penn Home Care and Hospice Services, Penn Home Infusion Therapy offers a comprehensive and tailored treatment program to patients with even the most complex needs. Home infusion services include:

  • Antibiotics
  • Colony stimulating factors
  • Factor therapy for hemophilia
  • Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)
  • IV fluids
  • Pain management
  • Parenteral and enteral nutrition
  • Transplant and immunology therapies

Learn more about Penn Home Infusion Therapy Services

Penn Center for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

The Penn Center for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms and Mast Cell Disorders is a nationally recognized program providing comprehensive clinical care for patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms, including systemic mast cell disorders. The program works hard to enable access to the latest clinical trials, and to serve as an educational resource for patients and healthcare providers.

Under the guidance of Dr. Elizabeth Hexner, Penn has established a comprehensive team of expert hematologists, hematopathologists, molecular diagnostics specialists, bone marrow transplant physicians, advanced practice nurses and pharmacists who work together to develop a personalized treatment plan drawing upon decades of experience.

Learn more about the Penn Center for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

Specialized Coagulation Laboratory

The Penn Specialized Coagulation Laboratory provides state-of-the-art laboratory testing for patients with bleeding and clotting disorders. It also serves as a national reference laboratory for coagulation testing.

Other Resources for Patients with Blood Disorders