DENVER, May 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita Inc.
(NYSE: DVA), a leading independent medical group and a leading
provider of kidney care services in the United States, today recognizes its over
19,000 nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, 2017.
"Our DaVita nurses are the heart and soul of patient care. It is
important for us to recognize and honor their dedication to
improving their patients' health-related quality of life," said
Amanda Hale, vice president of
nursing for DaVita Kidney Care.
"National Nurses Week is a time for us to appreciate the valuable
contributions DaVita nurses bring to the company."
DaVita supports the nephrology nursing industry by offering
scholarships to DaVita nurses to attend professional conferences
and help complete certifications in nephrology nursing.
Additionally, DaVita offers tuition reimbursement for nurses that
seek to advance their formal education. DaVita also provides
internal education programs focused on excellence in patient care
and career advancement opportunities.
National Nurses Week driven by the American Nurses Association
(ANA) celebrates the role nurses play in delivering the best
possible care to patients across the U.S. The core theme of this
year's National Nurses Week centers on the "Year of the Healthy
Nurse," which highlights the need for nurses to find balance of
mind, body and spirit and lead the charge for health and
wellness.
To find out more about opportunities as a registered nurse with
DaVita Inc., visit www.Careers.DaVita.com.
About DaVita Inc.
DaVita Inc., a Fortune 500® company, is the parent company of
DaVita Kidney Care and DaVita
Medical Group. DaVita Kidney Care is
a leading provider of kidney care in the
United States, delivering dialysis services to patients with
chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease. As of
March 31, 2017, DaVita Kidney Care operated or provided
administrative services at 2,382 outpatient dialysis centers
located in the United States
serving approximately 189,400 patients. The company also operated
162 outpatient dialysis centers located in 11 countries outside
the United States. DaVita Medical
Group manages and operates medical groups and affiliated physician
California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New
Mexico, Pennsylvania and
Washington in its pursuit to
deliver excellent-quality health care in a dignified and
compassionate manner. As of December 31,
2016, DaVita Medical Group's teammates, employed clinicians
and affiliated clinicians provided care for approximately 1.7
million patients. For more information, please visit
DaVita.com/about.
Contact Information
Media:
Alicia Patterson
(303) 876-6982
alicia.patterson@davita.com
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