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Justitia

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Sat Jul-12-08 12:51 AM
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4. I'm sure there are dialysis patients that need help - they are disabled & must get treatment 3 x per

Edited on Sat Jul-12-08 12:52 AM by Justitia

week.

Most dialysis patients are on disability (SSA, Medicare, Medicaid), and they absolutely MUST drive themselves to dialysis treatments 3 times a week.

For most dialysis patients, public transportation is not feasible post-treatment.

On a limited income, hikes in gas really hurt some of these patients who rely on dialysis to live.

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