by Ed Bryant
During this year's annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind, in Louisville, Kentucky (Saturday, July 2, through Friday, July 8), 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 social worker contact the desired location in the Louisville area for instructions, well in advance. NOTE: The convention will take place at the Galt House Hotel, 140 N. Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202.
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 SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS IN ADVANCE. THIS HELPS ASSURE A LOCATION FOR ANYONE WANTING TO DIALYZE. PLACES FILL UP QUICKLY. There are many centers in the Louisville area, but that area is quite large, and early reservation is strongly recommended -- to guarantee a place, and spare you a long taxi or bus ride. Here are some dialysis locations:
* Renal Care Group, Inc., 635 South Third Street, Louisville, KY 40202; telephone: (502) 561-1314. About ½-mi. from hotel.
* Fresenius Medical Care, 720 East Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202; telephone: (502) 451-6788. About ½-mi. from hotel.
* U. of Louisville Kidney Disease Program, 615 Preston Street, Louisville, KY 40202; telephone: (502) 852-5757 <and ask for Sue Nilest>. About ½-mi. from hotel.
* DaVita Dialysis, 2269 East Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN 47150; telephone: (812) 542-1250. About 2 miles from hotel.
* Fresenius Medical Care, 525 Broadway, Jeffersonville, IN 47130; telephone: (502) 451-6788. About two miles from hotel.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO SCHEDULE DIALYSIS TREATMENTS EARLY, TO ENSURE SPACE. See
you in Louisville!