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Lewis County General Hospital
7785 North State Street      Lowville, NY 13367
                                                     (315) 376-5200


Senator Joseph Griffo                                                                 [CURRENT DATE WILL APPEAR HERE]
207 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13501

Dear Senator Griffo,

THE PEOPLE OF LEWIS COUNTY/NORTH COUNTRY NEED YOUR SUPPORT.

The utilization of kidney dialysis is increasing as more and more patients are finding that their vital organs are diseased or slowly losing proper function.

Lewis County is no exception.  We have seen an increase in the need for kidney dialysis and there is currently no renal center within 32 miles of our community hospital.  This has caused community residents to drive 65 to 80 miles roundtrip, up to 2-3 times a week to receive this life saving treatment.  During our extended severe winter weather this can cause tremendous stress and strain on the patient and their caregivers.  Inability to complete the journey is also a possibility.

Senator Griffo, we once again request your assistance and support in our quest to build and open a dialysis center on the main campus of our community hospital in Lowville.

Our plans are to work closely with Faxton - St. Luke's to open and manage a six station dialysis center as soon as the submitted approvals are received and renovations are completed.  We currently have at least 24 Lewis County residents who are  traveling to Watertown for treatment and we estimate that there are at least another 15 - 20 area residents in our Southern service area that are making a longer roundtrip to Utica or Rome (80-100 miles)  for this life managing treatment.  That can add up to over 6000 long road trips per year.

Please help us to obtain the necessary approvals from the NYS Department of Health and other governmental agencies.  Your action and support will be deeply appreciated by the 32,000 people in our service area who currently are, or in the future will be affected by this ever growing medical menace.    Thank you.

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