Our facility is managed by a team of quali ed healthcare professionals with more than 50 years combined experience in dialysis .

Our programs are designed to meet the needs of people with chronic kidney disease, as well as the needs of their families. By providing skilled dialysis home-care management, equipment, and supply services, Choice Home Dialysis looks after the whole person. Our goal is to create a caring atmosphere to promote patient and family education, and patient participation and wellness in the delivery of home dialysis care. Please visit our website for more information: www.choicehomedialysis.com

SHANA NEWTON
RN, BSN, CNN Director of Nursing

For questions about your dialysis therapy options or to schedule an appointment at Choice Home Dialysis, please contact Shana.

Choice Home Dialysis 350 Bud eld Street Suite One Johnstown, PA 15904 814-254-4262 Consulting Physicians: Dr. Sunil K. Soi, MD, FACP Dr. Rekha N. Karumuri, MD Dr. Suneeta Gadde, MD Dr. Faina Gurevich, MD Laurel Kidney Specialists PC 350 Bud eld Street Johnstown, PA 15904 (814) 266-8344 www.laurelkidneyspecialists.net

Offering home choices for dialysis patients.

350 Bud eld Street Suite One Johnstown, PA 15904

www.choicehomedialysis.com

(814) 254-4262

Choice Home Dialysis can assist you and your family in managing your healthcare choices for dialysis treatments and therapies. Home Hemodialysis (HHD): Short daily dialysis with NxStage System One: Hemodialysis treatment is done at home, 5-6 days per week, lasting around 2-3 hrs. The patient and their partner are trained over 3-4 weeks at our training o ce on Bud eld St. or in their home. Specially trained nurses will adapt the program to meet the patients needs. The NxStage system is easy to use, small and portable, does not need special electrical connections and needs only minor plumbing modi cations.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How do I know home dialysis is right for me?
You want to be in charge of your treatments and in control of your day. You want less frequent visits to the clinic. You are willing to be responsible for your own care.

3. Where can I nd more information about dialysis?

Regular information sessions are held at CHOICE - you can learn about kidney disease, management and treatment. Schedule an appointment with Shana Newton, Director of Nursing, to have your questions answered. The CHOICE team has a renal social worker who will provide information about support groups. Please visit our website: www.choicehomedialysis.com

2. How does CHOICE ensure that I receive the safest care possible?
NxSTAGE SYSTEM ONE BAXTER HOMECHOICE Sub Title HERE for Peritoneal Dialysis for Home Hemodialysis

Peritoneal Dialysis (PD): Two types of peritoneal dialysis, CAPD Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis and CCPD Continuous Cycle-Assisted Peritoneal Dialysis are o ered to the patient. The patients are taught to perform the therapy either alone or in combination with a partner. A thorough training course is completed over a period of 1-2 weeks or longer as needed by the individual learner. Training is done in the home training facility or at the patients home. The patient and their partner are taught all aspects of self care, from performing the exchange procedure to monitoring the response to dialysis therapy, as well as ordering and maintaining home supplies.

CHOICE has a team of highly qualied nephrologists, home dialysis nurses, social workers and dieticians to care for you. CHOICE provides 24 /7 on call support; a dialysis professional is always only a phone call away. CHOICE has a commitment to use the most up-to date clinical practices. CHOICE is always there for you.

4. How can I learn about my nutrition and diet?

The CHOICE team has a renal dietician who will provide personal consultations for you.

5. Will insurance cover the cost of home dialysis?

Medicare pays for home dialysis training and treatment from the very rst day the patient begins treatment. Private insurances, some managed care organizations, Medicaid and veterans administration also pay for home dialysis. The CHOICE team has a renal social worker who will work with you and your insurance provider.

Delivering Dialysis with Dignity