Iron Infusion Clinic

Upstream Health is dedicated to providing fast, effective, and safe iron infusion treatments in a certified environment. Iron infusion is a service often difficult to access, we are here to offer a quicker solution to manage iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia (IDA).

WHY GET AN IRON INFUSION?

Iron is essential for your body to produce healthy red blood cells and carry oxygen throughout your system. When your iron levels are low, it can leave you feeling exhausted, short of breath, foggy-headed, or prone to frequent illness.

While oral iron supplements can help, they’re not always effective—especially if your body struggles to absorb iron or you experience uncomfortable side effects like nausea or constipation. Iron infusions deliver iron directly into your bloodstream, allowing for faster absorption, better results, and improved energy, focus, and overall well-being—often within days.

Iron infusions are safe, efficient, and can be a powerful solution when other treatments haven’t worked.

WHO SHOULD GET IRON INFUSION?

You may benefit from an iron infusion if you have:

  • Iron deficiency anemia not improving with oral supplements

  • Heavy menstrual bleeding causing low iron

  • Pregnancy-related iron deficiency

  • Chronic conditions like celiac disease, Crohn’s, or kidney disease that impair absorption

  • Post-surgical recovery, especially after blood loss

  • Fatigue, shortness of breath, or brain fog linked to low ferritin or hemoglobin levels

If you’re unsure, a simple blood test can determine your iron levels. At Upstream Health, we work with your physician or our in-house team to assess if an iron infusion is right for you.

FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS

  • An iron infusion is a medical treatment where iron is delivered directly into your bloodstream through an IV. It helps replenish low iron stores more quickly and effectively than oral supplements.

  • You may need one if blood work shows low iron or ferritin levels (below 100), especially if you’re experiencing fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, or poor concentration. A healthcare provider will determine if an infusion is right for you, book a consultation with our infusion nurse today!

  • No! If you already have a recent lab report from within the last 3 months showing your ferritin level, we can proceed with treatment. If not, our in-house nurse practitioner can send a requisition for you to check.

    Once we confirm your ferritin is in the appropriate range, you will have a phone consultation with our nurse to ensure an iron infusion is the right choice for you, to address any questions, to provide the correct dose prescription, and to book your iron infusion appointment.

  • Most iron infusions take between 1 to 2 hours, depending on the type and dose of iron being administered.

  • Upstream clinic charges a $200 infusion fee, plus the cost of your iron prescription. The prescription can be covered by extended health benefits under drug/medication coverage.

  • Upstream Health Iron Clinic operates 10am-2pm on Tuesdays for infusions, with nurse phone consultations happening throughout the week.

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