Dialysis at National Convention

Dialysis at National Convention

DIALYSIS AT NATIONAL CONVENTION

During this year's annual convention of the National Federation
of the Blind in Atlanta, Georgia (Wednesday, June 30, through Tuesday, July
6), dialysis will be available. Individuals requiring dialysis must have a transient
patient packet and physician's statement filled out prior to treatment. Conventioneers
must have their unit contact the desired location in the Atlanta area for instructions,
well in advance. NOTE: The convention will take place at the Atlanta Marriott
Marquis, 265 Peachtree Center, in downtown Atlanta.
Individuals will be responsible for, and must pay out of pocket,
prior to each treatment, the approximately $30 not covered by Medicare, plus
any additional physician's fees, and any charges for other medications.
DIALYSIS CENTERS SHOULD SET UP TRANSIENT DIALYSIS LOCATIONS
AT LEAST THREE MONTHS IN ADVANCE. THIS HELPS ASSURE A LOCATION FOR ANYONE WANTING
TO DIALYZE. There are many centers in the Atlanta area, but that area is quite
large, so early reservation is strongly recommended, if you would avoid long
taxi rides!
Here are some dialysis locations:

Dialysis Clinic Inc.—Piedmont, 120 Piedmont Ave. NE,
Atlanta, GA 30303; telephone: (404) 888-4510.
Dialysis Clinic Inc.—West Peachtree, 820 West Peachtree
Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30308; telephone: (404) 888-4520.
Gambro Healthcare (on Ralph McGill), 448 Ralph McGill Blvd.,
Atlanta, GA 30312; telephone: (404) 872-7211.
Gambro Healthcare Atlanta, 400 Decatur Street, Atlanta, GA
30312 telephone: (404) 577-9097.
Gambro Healthcare Peachtree, 524 W. Peachtree Street, Atlanta,
GA 30308; telephone: (404) 249-1563.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SCHEDULE DIALYSIS TREATMENTS EARLY, TO ENSURE
SPACE. If scheduling assistance is needed, have your dialysis unit's social
worker contact: Diabetes Action Network President Ed Bryant at (573) 875-8911.
See you in Atlanta!