by Ed Bryant
During this year's annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind, in Louisville, Kentucky (Saturday, June 28, through Friday, July 4), 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 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 EIGHT WEEKS IN ADVANCE. THIS HELPS ASSURE A LOCATION FOR ANYONE WANTING
TO DIALYZE. There are many centers in the Louisville area; but that area is
quite large, and early reservation is strongly recommended—especially
during this holiday period. Here are some dialysis locations, all about half
a mile from the hotel:
* Renal Care Group, Inc., 635 South Third Street, Louisville, KY 40202; telephone:
(502) 561-1314. As of this writing, they are almost full.
* Fresenius Medical Care, 720 East Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202; telephone: (502) 584-3021.
* U. of Louisville Kidney Disease Program, 615 Preston Street, Louisville, KY 40202; telephone: (502) 852-7278.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO SCHEDULE DIALYSIS TREATMENTS EARLY, TO ENSURE SPACE. CALL THEM NOW! If scheduling assistance is needed, have your dialysis unit's social worker contact me: Diabetes Action Network President Ed Bryant; telephone: (573) 875-8911. See you in Louisville!