More than 17 thousand Ohioans depend on dialysis treatments each week. A new report shows those who need that care are largely getting it.
Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports.
The Ohio Collaborative Dialysis Coalition’s report shows the state has an exceptional reputation for offering quality and locally-accessible dialysis services. Dr. Robin Shah says the key is making sure dialysis is accessible to all, no matter where they live.
“The morbidity and mortality rates have absolutely declined over the past 30 years.”
The report says there are 350 community-based dialysis centers throughout Ohio. And while Ohio is doing a good job with treating kidney disease, the report supports a federal plan to have more patients get kidney transplants or home dialysis by 2025.