Figures Secures Delayed Closure of Tuskegee Dialysis Center

WASHINGTON - Following a request from Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02), Fresenius Kidney Care has agreed to delay plans to close a dialysis center in Tuskegee, AL until May 17, 2026.

Figures made the request after outreach last month from Tuskegee Mayor Chris Lee who indicated Fresenius planned to close the center in 30 days.

"The people in Tuskegee who need dialysis cannot afford to miss a treatment or travel long distances multiple times a week," said Congressman Figures. "I'm grateful that Fresenius worked with us to delay this closing, but the fact remains that this will leave a tremendous gap in the health care system in Macon County. We will continue to explore long-term solutions for dialysis treatment. I encourage all impacted patients to ensure that they have a care plan in place to continue to receive this life-sustaining treatment."

Fresenius has assured Congressman Figures that the dialysis center will not close before May 17, 2026. Fresenius also confirmed that it will ensure all patients from Tuskegee have new care plans at nearby facilities, including transportation for those who qualify and already receive it.