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Novi police investigate death, multiple illnesses following dialysis treatments
By Ruta Ulcinaite at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· June 24, 2026
· 5 min read
Novi police say they are investigating a death and multiple medical illnesses following recent dialysis treatments.According to Novi police, they were responding to a report of a possible missing 72-year-old woman last Friday when they found the woman deceased inside her vehicle. She had not come...
Key takeaway She had not come home following her appointment at the DaVita Dialysis Center at 27150 Providence Parkway in Novi, police say.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The investigation into the death and multiple illnesses following dialysis treatments at the Novi DaVita Dialysis Center raises concerns about patient safety in the region. As the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Oakland County Health Division work to determine the cause of these incidents, local residents who rely on dialysis services are likely to be anxious about the potential risks. The closure of the Novi DaVita Dialysis Center as a precaution is a necessary step, but it also underscores the need for alternative arrangements to be made for patients who depend on these services. The involvement of state agencies, including the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, suggests that this incident may have broader implications for the regulation of dialysis centers in Michigan. As the investigation continues, local officials will need to ensure that patients have access to safe and reliable dialysis services, and that measures are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 5 min
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