Lewis County residents can now receive dialysis a little closer to home with the opening of Fresenius Medical Care North America in Chehalis.

The public is invited to an open house 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at Fresenius, 1684 Bishop Road. Nurse Nancy Dunkleburger will give a lecture on chronic kidney disease at 2:30 p.m.

Fresenius is Lewis County’s second dialysis center, following FMC Chehalis at 505 S.E. Adams Ave. Fresenius is a national network with more than 1,800 facilities in the U.S.

Dialysis treatments are done during when patients’ kidneys fail to properly filter waste, salt and extra water. Typically, dialysis patients need treatment for up to five hours three times a week.

Fresenius staff will be available to discuss dialysis treatment options during the open house. Dietitians and social workers also will discuss healthy lifestyle options.

Light refreshments will be available.

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