DIALYSIS AT NATIONAL CONVENTION

by Ed Bryant

�Photo:� portrait.� Caption:� Ed Bryant

During this year's annual convention of the National

Federation of the Blind in Atlanta, Georgia (Sunday, July 2,

through Saturday, 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 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 TWO 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, to avoid long

taxi rides!� Here are some dialysis locations:

*��� Dialysis Clinic, Inc. -- West Peachtree,� 820 West

Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30308;� telephone:

(404) 888-4520.�

* Gambro Healthcare ,� 699 Ponce De Leon Ave., Suite 19,

Atlanta, GA 30308; telephone:� (404) 872-7211.

* Gambro Healthcare Atlanta,� 400 Decatur Street,

Atlanta, GA 30312; telephone:� (404) 577-9097.

* Gambro Healthcare ,� 524 West 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 me:� Diabetes

Action Network President Ed Bryant; telephone:� (573)

875-8911.� See you in Atlanta!