Kidney care clinic opens
NORTH GREENBUSH, N.Y.» A newly constructed kidney care clinic is now open in North Greenbush, with special focus on at-home dialysis treatment for patients.
Fresenius Kidney Care, the dialysis division of Fresenius Medical Care North America and the nation’s leading network of dialysis facilities, recently hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at its newly constructed dialysis clinic in the plaza at 16 North Greenbush Rd
his is Fresenius Kidney Care’s eighth kidney treatment clinic in the Capital Region and first in Rensselaer County, established with a goal of empowering patients to thrive and live the healthiest, fullest way possible — with kidney disease treatments that fit in with life.
The new Troy facility is also collaborating with Seamless PD, a method of peritoneal dialysis that aims to make home dialysis a viable first option for more patients with end-stage renal disease.
The program was developed by physician Vincent Carsillo and surgeon Michael Gallichio with Capital District Renal Physicians using an innovative technique that enables patients to recover from surgery faster and take control of their treatment plan.
The more than 8,100 square-foot space allows for the treatment of up to 72 incenter hemodialysis patients each week.
This will enable Fresenius Kidney Care’s local team of expert medical professionals
to better serve the Rensselaer County area’s dialysis patients, in collaboration with Capital District Renal Physicians. The facility will serve as a training center for home dialysis patients too.
Patients who opt for home therapy will undergo a week-long training to assure they are comfortable, and maintain access to a nurse on- call at all times.
Fresenius Kidney Care currently serves more than 750 patients in the Capital Region. About 19 percent of these patients receive dialysis at home. Despite evidence suggesting that up to 93 percent of incident patients do not have any medical contraindications for home dialysis, less than eight percent of dialysis patients receive care at home.
The Fresenius Kidney Care Troy team will strive to increase awareness and to educate new patients on different dialysis treatment modalities and to help them select the option that is best for them.
“Our renal network creates a meaningful connection between providers, practitioners and members of the community by utilizing a local RN admissions coordinator who regularly reviews and relays patients’ needs,” said Lane McCarthy, regional vice president of Fresenius Kidney Care, in a press release.
“Coupled with the activities and support of the hospital patient service managers, our team of providers collaborates to create a smooth transition for new incident ESRD patients.”
Dr. Carsillo added, “We consider home therapies to be a great first option for our patients and use this program to allow our patients the ability to thrive at home. We are ready and able to care for new and existing dialysis patients for in-center and home therapies.
“We look forward to serving our community and caring for our neigh- bors through this new clinic in Troy.”
County Executive Steve McLaughlin said in the release, “Rensselaer County has long been home to innovation and advancement, including in the field of medicine and health care. We are excited to see Fresenius Kidney Care provide new avenues of care for those living in Rensselaer County and the Capital Region, and recognize Fresenius’ decision to grow here in the county.”
North Greenbush Town Supervisor Lou Desso added, “Fresenius Kidney Care is a welcome addition to the North Greenbush community and a worthwhile investment from every prospective,. I’d like to thank them for establish- ing this beautiful facility and enriching the Route 4 Corridor, but more im- portantly, for meeting the needs of our residents living with kidney failure in a most convenient fashion.
“We welcome you and look forward to having Fresenius as a community partner.”
Senator Kathy Marchione also commended Fresenius Kidney Care for their continued commitment to health care. “Ensuring that individuals have access to the best quality medical care so they can live healthier lives is vitally important,” she said in the release, noting that the impressive new clinic will help Rensselaer County families and improve the quality of health care across the Capital Region.
“It is great to see Fresenius Kidney Care open its first unit in Rensselaer County,” Assemblymember John McDonald III said in the release. “Fresenius recognizes the importance of not only an onsite location but also the desire for individuals to have access to treatment at home which indicates why they are a leader in their field.
“This increased access to kidney disease treatments will allow patients in the area to flourish while still maintaining the highest level of care.”
A Fresenius Kidney Care facility in Latham is expected to open in the coming months as well.