Hemodialysis (often simply referred to as "dialysis") is the process of removing toxins from the blood of a patient with acute or chronic renal (kidney) failure. Normally these toxins are removed from the blood by the kidney. When the kidney is not functioning properly, dialysis is sometimes recommended in order to allow the patient to live a longer life.
Three Skilled Nursing Center clients — Cambria Care Center, HarmarVillage Care Center and Riverside Care Center — house Dialysis Units, providing residents with easy access to dialysis care in any kind of weather. In order to deliver the latest in care, they have teamed up with leading hemodialysis providers. Click on a Center to find out more.
Before initiating dialysis, patients may feel ill and lack the strength for everyday life and social activities. After a few weeks on dialysis, patients should begin to feel better. With the help of the healthcare staff and the latest medical technologies, many dialysis patients find that they can still lead full, active lives.
Benefits
- Up-to-date dialysis therapy, as well as other therapies to ensure the best care
- Holistic approach to help patients achieve the highest possible quality of life
- Team approach for comprehensive care
- Dedicated, highly skilled staff and the latest medical technologies
- Information technologies to collect, sort, and translate patient data into easy-to-read reports that enable physicians to make informed decisions for optimal care
- High nurse-to-patient ratio