The Rogosin Institute

The Rogosin Insitute received a $750,000 challenge grant from Board member, William Macaulay and his wife Linda, to be used to build a new dialysis center in Queens, NY.

We are pleased to report that the challenge of raising $750,000 has been met thanks to the extraordinary dedication of our many friends.

The new center will be located in Auburndale, Queens and will cost $3.5 million to build. When completed in December 2010, the center will have the capability to perform 35,000 dialysis treatments per year and care for over 230 patients. This center will also provide screening for kidney transplantation for the patients. With the prevalence of chronic kidney disease rising rapidly all across America, the Center will fill animportant need for individuals with these healthcare needs in Queens and Western Nassau county. Its launching is an integral part of Rogosin’s commitment to providing the best in kidney care for all New Yorkers.

“We are deeply grateful that the Macaulays have given us this generous grant that will expand kidney care services in New York,” said Barry Smith, MD, Director of the Rogosin Institute. “As a leader in the treatment of kidney disease, we know there is a great need for education, treatment and prevention programs throughout the New York metropolitan area and this facility will help us meet that need. The provision of such service is the core mission of The Institute.”