The Ak-Chin Community Council today announced dialysis services for people with kidney failure will be available within the community.

A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Monday. The dialysis center will be operated by DaVita, a leading comprehensive kidney care provider.

“Having dialysis services available right here in the Ak-Chin Indian Community will improve convenience and quality of life for Members facing kidney disease,” said Ak-Chin Chairman Gabriel Lopez. “We thank DaVita for partnering with us on this important project.”

The dialysis center will total approximately 6,500 square feet and be co-located in a building with other medical service providers. Dialysis services will be open to Ak-Chin members and the general public.

“We’re honored to be part of expanding access to essential kidney care services for the Ak-Chin tribe members through this collaboration with the Ak-Chin Community Council and the Southwest Kidney Institute,” said JD Sprague, divisional vice president overseeing the southwest region for DaVita. “For people living with kidney failure, life-sustaining treatment is essential. We look forward to serving this community with personalized, compassionate care.”

Facility construction is expected to be completed in fall 2026, with the dialysis center opening just under a year from now.