These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.
1Check for an emergency first
Missed dialysis and now short of breath, chest pain, very weak or confused? Call 911.
911 (Grant County Regional Dispatch)
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance
911
Silver City · 24/7
2Ask about their kidneys
You can ask"Are you on dialysis now? Where and what days?"
You can ask"Do you have a ride to every treatment?"
You can ask"Do you have Medicaid, Medicare or other insurance?"
You can say"Dialysis takes a lot of time and energy. Let's make sure you can get there and get the help you're owed."
3Dialysis in Silver City
Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI)
Silver City dialysis center
575-538-0208
3716 N Fowler Ave, Silver City · M/W/F 6am-4:30pm; Tu/Th 8am-4:30pm
Hidalgo Medical Servicesnot yet confirmed: call first
Silver City Community Health Center: Primary medical care
575-800-1467
1007 N. Pope St., Silver City · Mon-Fri 7:00 am-6:00 pm
4Rides to treatment
Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico (Turquoise Care)
Free Medicaid rides to medical appointments (BCBS members)
866-913-4342
· Statewide phone/online; booking Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Ride Assist 24/7 at 866-418-9829
Presbyterian Health Plan
Free Medicaid rides to medical appointments (Presbyterian members)
855-774-7737
· Statewide phone/online; 24/7
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan (Turquoise Care)
Free Medicaid rides to medical appointments (UHC members)
877-236-0826
· Statewide phone/online; Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Molina Healthcare of New Mexico
Member services, including how to book Medicaid rides
844-862-4543
· Statewide phone/online; Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Corre Caminos Public Transit
Curb-to-curb ride by reservation (demand response)
575-388-3180
3033 Highway 180 East, Silver City · Book Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:50pm; rides run same days and hours as bus routes
At the Gospel MissionAsk staff about bus tickets from the stuff drawer.
5Paying for care
Many people on dialysis can get Medicare at any age, based on their own or a family member's work history. The dialysis social worker can help them apply.
American Kidney Fund
Safety Net grants for dialysis and transplant patients
800-795-3226
· Business hours
American Kidney Fund
Health Insurance Premium Program (HIPP)
800-638-8299
· Business hours
6Kidney diet and support
Kidney diets limit salt, potassium, phosphorus and often fluids. The dialysis dietitian makes their plan.
At the Gospel MissionBreakfast and lunch on weekdays, the food pantry and food boxes. Ask staff to help pick foods that fit their kidney diet.
National Kidney Foundation
NKF Cares patient help line (kidney disease and dialysis questions)
855-653-2273
· Mon-Fri 9:00am-7:00pm Eastern (7:00am-5:00pm Mountain)
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Someone collapsed, isn't breathing, or won't wake upUse when someone falls down and won't respond, isn't breathing normally, is only gasping, or is found unconscious on the ground, in a doorway or in a car.Someone is bleeding badlyUse when someone has a deep cut, stab or gunshot wound, or blood is spurting, pooling or soaking through clothes or bandages.Sick, out of medicine, or has no doctor or insuranceUse when someone is sick or hurt, has run out of medicine, or has no doctor or health insurance.Someone is chokingUse when someone can't breathe, talk or cough because food or something is stuck in their throat, or is holding their throat. Includes babies and children.Leaving the hospital with nowhere to goUse when someone is being discharged from the hospital or a treatment program and has no home or no one to care for them.Someone may be having a stroke or heart attackUse when someone suddenly has a drooping face, a weak arm, trouble speaking, or chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, or cold sweat.
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Questions, or want someone to walk through this with you? The Silver City Gospel Mission, 111 S. Texas St., Silver City,
575-388-5071, weekdays 9:00am-1:45pm. Everyone is welcome.