Tele-Oncology Services at Kane County Hospital Expert Cancer Care Close to Home in Kanab, Utah
Kane County Hospital now offers tele-oncology services in Kanab, Utah, bringing expert cancer care closer to home. In partnership with Intermountain Health, patients can connect with experienced oncology specialists through secure virtual visits while receiving treatments locally. This program is designed to reduce travel, improve access to care, and ensure patients receive high-quality oncology services in Kanab, Utah.
Benefits of Tele-Oncology in Kanab Utah
- Cancer Care Close to Home – Avoid long trips to larger cities
- Access to Oncology Specialists – Connect with Intermountain Health providers
- Local Chemotherapy Infusion Services – Receive treatment in Kanab
- Coordinated, Team-Based Care – Seamless communication between specialists and local providers
- Convenient & Comfortable Care – Stay in your community while receiving advanced treatment
Who Can Use Tele-Oncology Services?
Tele-oncology at Kane County Hospital may be ideal for patients who:
- Have a new cancer diagnosis
- Need a second opinion from an oncology specialist
- Require ongoing cancer care or follow-up visits
- Need chemotherapy or infusion therapy in Kanab, Utah
- Schedule Your Tele-Oncology Appointment
Why Choose Kane County Hospital for Cancer Care?
Kane County Hospital is committed to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare to our rural community. Through our partnership with Intermountain Health, we are expanding access to oncology services in Southern Utah, ensuring patients receive expert care without leaving the area.
How Tele-Oncology Works
1. Talk with Your Primary Care Provider – Your primary care provider (or referring provider) will contact Intermountain Health Oncology to request a consultation and let them know you would like to receive treatment at Kane County Hospital.
2. Intermountain Health Reviews Your Referral – The Intermountain oncology team reviews your referral, coordinates the consultation, and handles the prior authorization process.
3. Schedule Your Tele-Oncology Visit – You will have a virtual visit with an Intermountain Health cancer specialist while you are at Kane County Hospital. Our staff will help you connect with the specialist during your appointment.
4. Treatment at Kane County Hospital – After your visit, the Intermountain oncologist will send treatment orders to our chemotherapy infusion center. Your treatments will then be administered locally by the Kane County Hospital care team.
5. Ongoing Care Close to Home – You’ll continue to meet with the oncology specialist through telehealth while receiving treatment right here at Kane County Hospital.
Not sure where to start?
Contact the Kane County Hospital’s Infusion Department📞 (435) 644-4166 or email us at InfusionNurse@kanecountyhospitalut.gov and we will help guide you through the referral process.
