From Active-Duty Medical Officer To Gastroenterologist: A Conversation With Dr. Paredes
We caught up with Dr. Paredes to learn more about his work as a gastroenterologist, the biggest misconceptions around Crohn’s disease, and his hopes...
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Woody Baum : Jul 20, 2023 8:42:46 AM
A peek inside our new, state-of-the-art infusion center in Bedford, NH
Our modern, state-of-the-art facility is thoughtfully designed with patient comfort and convenience in mind; private suites are outfitted with comfortable recliners, TV, WiFi, snacks, and refreshments.
Additionally, most commercial payors in the regional New England area direct patients to receive care outside of a hospital and instead of a lower-cost setting, leaving those in Bedford with no other choice but to drive over 40 minutes for treatment. This lack of access can have a debilitating impact on patients’ health and quality of life. We’re here to change that with convenient scheduling — weekends and evenings included.
Meet the team
After opening our doors at Local Infusion Bedford in March 2023, we’re thrilled to be receiving an average patient satisfaction NPS of 100 (that’s right, a *perfect” score) and all 5-star reviews on Google – a testament to the team there!
Our Bedford team is led by Summer Bell and Lynne Dennis.
Patients receive dedicated support from a team of nurses, infusion guides, and coordinators to ensure affordable, timely access to chronic condition care and medications.
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Discover the center
Our Bedford infusion center is design-forward with soothing tones, private suites, comfortable chairs, and a quiet atmosphere — but this is more than purely aesthetic. Investing in design has a significant impact on the patient experience, particularly those with chronic auto-immune disorders. A calming, peaceful, welcoming atmosphere helps reduce stress and anxiety, improve functionality through the efficient flow of traffic, and boost efficiency with reduced wait times.
Amenities include:
"With night and weekend appointments and beautiful private infusion suites, we make it easy for patients to choose the most affordable setting. Manchester is the largest city in New Hampshire, and there are currently zero affordable options for patients on infusion therapy in the greater Manchester area. Our expansion into Bedford will mean more money in the pockets of New Hampshire families, while infusion patients spend more time with their loved ones, and less time worrying about where or how they are going to get their care,” said Ashley Knapp of Local Infusion.
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Location & logistics
Location
Local Infusion Bedford is located at 301 Riverway Place, Suite 30, right off of the US-3 North, making it easily accessible to the broader Manchester area. The location offers convenient parking, with a state-of-the-art center that features private suites with WiFi and televisions.
Hours of operation
Monday - Sunday, 9AM - 8PM, by appointment only
Conditions treated at our Bedford center
Our Registered Nurses administer therapies for over 35 conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s Disease, iron deficiency anemia, migraines, multiple sclerosis, lupus, ulcerative colitis, and more.
Discover our full list of conditions treated and therapies offered.
Interested in learning more?
If you’re a physician: Referring a patient to Local Infusion’s Concord center is easy and takes less than five minutes. All you have to do is complete and send us the signed order form and supporting clinicals. We’ll take it from there and handle prior authorization, financial assistance/counseling, scheduling, follow-ups, and more.
If you’re a patient: You can get started here, we will reach out to you within 24 hours to get you onboarded and work with you to get a referral through your physician.
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