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DaVita Dialysis center in Novi closes after patient found dead following treatment, illness reports
By Samantha Sayles at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· June 24, 2026
· 2 min read
The DaVita Dialysis Center in Novi is closed after a patient was found dead, and multiple others are hospitalized, following recently receiving treatment at the center, police said.The investigation began on June 21 after Novi police officers received a report of a missing person, a 71-year-old p...
Key takeaway The investigation began on June 21 after Novi police officers received a report of a missing person, a 71-year-old patient who was last seen earlier that day at the DaVita Novi Dialysis Center, located near Grand River Avenue and Beck Road.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The sudden closure of the DaVita Dialysis Center in Novi has significant implications for the local community, particularly for patients who rely on dialysis treatment. With the center closed as a precautionary measure, these patients may need to seek alternative facilities, potentially in neighboring cities like Detroit . This could lead to increased travel times and burdens on already vulnerable individuals. The investigation into the cause of the illnesses and death will be crucial in determining the next steps for the center and its patients. The involvement of the Oakland County Health Division and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs suggests a thorough examination of the facility's practices and protocols. As the situation unfolds, it will be important to monitor how the closure affects the broader healthcare landscape in the Detroit area and whether other dialysis centers can absorb the displaced patients.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The DaVita Dialysis Center in Novi is closed after a patient was found dead, and multiple others are hospitalized, following recently receiving treatment at the center, police said.The investigation began on June 21 after Novi police officers received a report of a missing person, a 71-year-old p...
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