DENVER, June 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita Kidney Care,
a division of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. (NYSE: DVA) and a
leading provider of kidney care services, today released a list of
the top 10 U.S. travel destinations for dialysis patients.
"We encourage and empower our patients to maintain an active
lifestyle while on dialysis," said Duane
Dunn, director of social work services at DaVita Kidney
Care. "Traveling is just one way patients can retain a sense of
normalcy and live a higher quality of life."
DaVita Kidney Care provides support for traveling patients and
works to find dialysis centers near the desired travel
destinations. The following cities were named the top travel
destinations for DaVita Kidney Care patients in 2015:
1. Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the number one
requested travel spot for dialysis patients. There are 13 DaVita
Kidney Care centers in the area, making it possible for patients to
enjoy the famous hotels, casinos, shows and dining options while
also taking care of their health.
2. Orlando/Celebration, Florida
Orlando/Celebration is another popular dialysis
destination. With a number of DaVita Kidney Care centers
to choose from, patients are able to enjoy themselves while
visiting attractions like Walt Disney
World, Universal Studios Orlando and SeaWorld.
3. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Noted as one of the premier coastal resorts on the East Coast,
Myrtle Beach offers a selection of
dinner theater shows, live music and casino cruises. Visitors can
also enjoy golfing, fishing, boating, windsurfing and other outdoor
activities. There are two DaVita Kidney Care centers in the area,
making it easy for vacationing patients to receive the care they
need.
4. Houston, Texas
The Houston area has an
impressive number of DaVita Kidney Care centers to choose
from, and is a top Texas
destination for dialysis patients. Some travel attractions in
Houston include its large arts
district, as well as the nation's largest wildlife refuge and Space
Center Houston.
5. San Antonio, Texas
With 15 DaVita Kidney Care centers in the area, San Antonio visitors can visit the Alamo,
stroll over the bridges of the famous River
Walk and taste authentic Tex-Mex cuisine. San Antonio also has theme parks and major
sporting events to entertain visitors of all ages.
6. Atlanta, Georgia
With nearly 25 DaVita Kidney Care centers in the area,
Atlanta is another top destination
for dialysis patients. Tourists in Atlanta can visit The King Center (a memorial
to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) and
the house of Gone with the Wind author Margaret Mitchell. The city is also home to the
CNN studios and the World of Coca-Cola.
7. Chicago, Illinois
Chicago is another top travel
destination for dialysis patients. The "Windy City" is home to
Wrigley Field and known for its dining and shopping opportunities.
Visiting patients can enjoy a variety of public art works,
including the famous "bean."
8. San Diego, California
San Diego offers history,
recreation and culture as well as a scenic bayside. There are six
DaVita Kidney Care centers nearby and many beach-side lodging
options for traveling patients.
9. Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles visitors can expect
to enjoy mountains, beaches and almost year-round sunshine. The
Venice boardwalk is a popular
destination, as well as the Walk of Fame in Hollywood and the old fashioned fair games at
the Santa Monica pier. Traveling
patients are able to choose from 25 DaVita Kidney Care centers
within 25 miles of the city center.
10. New Orleans, Louisiana
The final city on our top travel destinations is famous for its
jazz music, and French, Creole and Cajun cuisine. Visitors can
stroll around the Garden District to take in the well-known
architecture, cruise on the Mississippi River or stand on the
balconies of centuries-old homes in the French Quarter. With a
dozen DaVita Kidney Care centers in the area, patients can take
care of their health while enjoying New
Orleans.
About DaVita Kidney Care
DaVita Kidney
Care is a division of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc., a
Fortune 500® company that, through its operating divisions,
provides a variety of health care services to patient populations
throughout the United States and abroad. A leading
provider of dialysis services in the United
States, DaVita Kidney Care treats patients with chronic
kidney failure and end stage renal disease. DaVita Kidney
Care strives to improve patients' quality of life by
innovating clinical care, and by offering integrated treatment
plans, personalized care teams and convenient health-management
services. As of March 31, 2015, DaVita Kidney
Care operated or provided administrative services at 2,197
outpatient dialysis centers located in the United
States serving approximately 174,000 patients. The company
also operated 93 outpatient dialysis centers located in 10
countries outside the United States. DaVita Kidney
Care supports numerous programs dedicated to creating
positive, sustainable change in communities around the world. The
company's leadership development initiatives and social
responsibility efforts have been recognized by Fortune, Modern
Healthcare, Newsweek and WorldBlu. For more information, please
visit DaVita.com.
DaVita and DaVita HealthCare Partners are trademarks or
registered trademarks of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc.
Contact Information
Media:
Elizabeth Young
(303) 876-2855
Elizabeth.J.Young@davita.com
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