The kidneys play a vital role in removing waste, salt and extra water from the body, controlling blood pressure levels, and keeping safe levels of certain chemicals such as potassium, sodium and bicarbonate. When disease or injury prevent the kidneys from doing their job, your doctor may prescribe dialysis to assist the kidneys. USA Health is affiliated with Fresenius Kidney Care–USA Jaguar to provide treatment for patients with kidney failure.
Fresenius Kidney Care–USA Jaguar hours of operation are daily, 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Nephrology is the branch of medicine dedicated to caring for diseases and disorders of the kidney. Patients with end-stage kidney failure may be prescribed dialysis treatment by our nephrologists.
Fresenius Kidney Care–USA Jaguar offers free parking for all patients and visitors.
This facility offers free parking and complimentary Wi-Fi to patients and their guests.
USA Health researchers studying HPV vaccination rates in Alabama have made a surprising discovery: Counties with higher rates of HPV-related cancers also showed higher HPV vaccination rates, according to research presented at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology’s Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer.
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The Med School Café lecture is located in the first floor conference room at the Strada Patient Care Center. The lecture and lunch are provided free of charge, but reservations are required. Be sure to RSVP through the "Sign Up" button below. For more information, call Kim Partridge at (251) 460-7770.
