DaVita Activates Emergency Response Efforts Ahead of Hurricane Isaias, Urges Kidney Patients to Prepare Early

Patients encouraged to confirm treatment schedules, prepare emergency supplies and contact DaVita for assistance

DENVER, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast and southeastern United States, DaVita has activated its emergency response plan to help patients continue receiving life-sustaining dialysis care and to support communities preparing for severe weather.

The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall, flooding, storm surge and high winds across portions of the region. DaVita teams are working closely with local care centers, healthcare partners and emergency response agencies to prepare for potential impacts and help patients access treatment safely.

"In preparation for the storm, our priority is ensuring there are no interruptions to patient care by adjusting schedules, preparing our centers to remain safe and operational, and stocking extra supplies," said Seth Miller, group vice president for DaVita. "In the event of center closures, DaVita's national emergency management team will support centers in routing patients to locations that can safely provide dialysis care." 

DaVita encourages people receiving dialysis in potentially affected areas to:

• Confirm upcoming dialysis appointments with their care team.
• Know the location of alternate treatment centers.
• Keep medications and emergency contact information readily available.
• Follow guidance from local emergency management officials.
• Maintain recommended dietary and fluid restrictions if treatment schedules are disrupted.
• Charge mobile devices and save important phone numbers in case power or internet service is interrupted.

Patients who need assistance scheduling treatment can contact DaVita Guest Services at 1‑800‑400‑8331. For urgent medical needs, call 911. 

Emergency Preparedness Tips for People with Kidney Disease 

Patients on dialysis should maintain a dedicated emergency kit with items specific to their medical needs. Recommended supplies include: 

• Emergency phone numbers for medical providers, including nearby alternate locations for dialysis treatments 
• At least three days' worth of medications and a list of medicines and the dosages 
• For patients with diabetes, a week's worth of supplies (syringes, insulin, alcohol wipes, glucose monitoring strips) 
• At least three days of kidney-friendly emergency food

For more information about emergency preparedness for people with kidney disease, visit DaVita's emergency preparedness resource center.

About DaVita 
DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a healthcare provider focused on transforming care delivery to improve quality of life for patients globally. As a comprehensive kidney care provider, DaVita has been a leader in clinical quality and innovation for more than 25 years. DaVita cares for patients at every stage and setting along their kidney health journey — from slowing the progression of kidney disease to helping support transplantation. This includes ensuring they are supported at home, in dialysis centers, in the hospital and in skilled nursing facilities. As of June 30, 2026, DaVita served approximately 298,500 patients at 3,266 outpatient dialysis centers, of which 2,671 centers were located in the United States and 595 centers were located in 14 other countries worldwide. DaVita has reduced hospitalizations, improved mortality, helped improve health access and worked collaboratively to propel the kidney care community to adopt a higher quality standard of care for all patients, everywhere. To learn more, visit DaVita.com/About.

Media Contact
DaVita Newsroom
[email protected] 

SOURCE DaVita