Braille Monitor                                                    April 2009

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Dialysis at the NFB National Convention in Detroit

Those needing dialysis during the NFB national convention in Detroit this summer will find many dialysis units within a few miles of the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, 100 Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan 48243. Those requiring this service should have their local dialysis units make arrangements with one of these Detroit facilities more than forty-five days before the convention. A complete list of dialysis centers near the convention hotel may be found by calling the DaVita dialysis centers placement specialists, toll-free at (800) 400-8331, or local number (866) 889-6019, or by visiting their Webpage <http://www.dialysisfinder.com> and filling out the search form. A placement specialist with the FMCMA (FMC) group of dialysis centers in Detroit can be reached by calling toll-free (888) 586-6488.  (Note: Both toll-free numbers may work internationally.)

Here is a small sample of facilities near the convention hotel that provide dialysis services. This list is not complete and should not be interpreted as endorsing any of these facilities or guaranteeing the quality of their services. Your local dialysis unit may be able to assist you in making such evaluations. Remember that individuals are responsible for and must pay out of pocket before each treatment the approximately $30 not covered by Medicare, any additional physician's fees, and any charges for other medications.

 

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