Dialysis

Kaweah Health Dialysis Center is one of the few hospital-based dialysis facilities in the South Valley, offering both in-center hemodialysis and at-home peritoneal dialysis, giving you the flexibility to choose the treatment option that best fits your lifestyle and medical needs.

Features of our care include:

• Dedicated staff and attentive care: Nurse-to-patient ratios of 6:1 and certified hemodialysis technician (CHT)-to-patient ratios of 4:1.
• Comfort during treatment: Thoughtful touches, such as warmed blankets, to help you feel more comfortable during your dialysis sessions.
• An experienced care team: Skilled professionals committed to patient safety, quality care, and your comfort throughout treatment.

Our Kaweah Health Dialysis Center is located at:

5040 W. Tulare Avenue
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 624-3600

Why would someone need dialysis?

When kidney function becomes severely reduced, waste and fluid can build up in the body and affect overall health. Dialysis is a treatment that helps perform the same functions as your kidneys by removing waste and extra fluid from the blood.

Some people need dialysis temporarily after a sudden kidney injury, while others with advanced, long-term kidney disease may need ongoing treatment.

The need for dialysis depends on a person's kidney function, symptoms, and overall health. A nephrologist can help determine when treatment may be necessary and explain the available options.

Dialysis may be needed for the following conditions.

• Chronic kidney disease: Long-term kidney damage that gradually reduces kidney function.
• Diabetes: High blood sugar can damage the kidneys over time.
• High blood pressure: Uncontrolled high blood pressure can damage the blood vessels in the kidneys.
• Acute kidney injury: A sudden loss of kidney function caused by severe illness, infection, dehydration, certain medications, or other conditions. In some cases, dialysis is needed temporarily while the kidneys recover.
• Other kidney conditions: Certain inherited diseases, autoimmune conditions, or other disorders can cause severe kidney damage.

Your Dialysis Care, Your Choice

You always have the right to choose where you receive dialysis care. If you would like to receive dialysis care from Kaweah Health, let your provider know your choice by name.

If you are preparing to start dialysis, you can:

• Let your nephrologist know that you choose Kaweah Health Dialysis Center as your provider.

If you would like to transfer from another dialysis center, you can:

• Tell your nephrologist you want to transfer to Kaweah Health Dialysis Center.
• Request a transfer at your current dialysis facility.

If you are ever unsure how to begin care with us, contact us at (559) 624-3600. Our care team can help explain the process and coordinate the information needed to continue your treatment.

Not ready for dialysis yet? We can still help.

If your doctor has mentioned dialysis as a possible future treatment, we provide free, personalized education to help you understand:

• Treatment options
• How to plan ahead and prepare early
• What to expect if dialysis becomes necessary

Our goal is to support our community by providing you and your family with the knowledge and confidence you need to make informed decisions about the treatment path that’s right for you.