AHHD

COMPASSIONATE CARE. RIGHT AT HOME.

Professional & Compassionate In-Home Hemodialysis Support

Helping patients maintain independence, comfort, and quality of life while receiving dialysis treatments in the safety of home.

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One-to-one support coordinated with your healthcare team.

Care That Understands

Founded by a former dialysis patient and kidney transplant survivor.

Home Hemodialysis experience Since 2013

“I know what it feels like to sit in the dialysis chair — and what it means to stand beside it.”

Athena Auberry Founder of AHHD

ABOUT AHHD

Support from someone who understands.

AHHD was founded on the belief that every dialysis patient deserves compassionate, personalized support from someone who understands the journey.

AHHD Co-Founder Athena Auberry understands dialysis from both sides of the machine. Her journey from dialysis patient to kidney transplant recipient and Certified Hemodialysis Technician gives her both personal and professional insight into the needs of patients and families. Together, Athena and her husband, Co-Founder Darrell Auberry, created Auberry's Home Hemo Dialysis (AHHD) to provide dependable, compassionate, one-to-one support in the comfort of home.

Former Dialysis
Patient

Kidney Transplant Recipient

Certified Hemodialysis Technician

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Support That Fits The Patient

AHHD provides individualized assistance based on what the patient needs—from cannulation assistance to support throughout the prescribed home hemodialysis treatment.

Professional Care in the Home

Qualified dialysis professionals provide compassionate assistance, observe the patient, document care, and report concerns according to AHHD procedures.

Support For Patients & Families

AHHD provides in-home support if a patient needs additional assistance or when a trained caregiver is unavailable or needs temporary relief, helping maintain continuity at home.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Answers before you begin.

Home hemodialysis can come with a lot of questions. Here are answers to some of the things patients and families ask most often.

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Every patient’s treatment plan is different. Talk with AHHD about our support services, the referral process, or what to expect when beginning care at home.

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What is home hemodialysis?
Home hemodialysis is hemodialysis performed in your home rather than at a dialysis center. A dialysis machine filters wastes and extra fluid from your blood, while your treatment schedule and prescription are established by your kidney care team.

Home treatment can provide greater flexibility in when treatments are performed, depending on your prescribed therapy and training.
What services does AHHD provide?
AHHD provides cannulation assistance and Full In-Home Hemodialysis Support Services
What is cannulation?
Cannulation is the insertion of needles into a fistula or graft for dialysis treatment
What is a fistula?
An arteriovenous (AV) fistula is a surgically created connection between an artery and a vein that provides access for dialysis treatments.
What is a graft?
An arteriovenous (AV) graft is a soft, synthetic tube placed under the skin to connect an artery and a vein for dialysis treatments.
What is a Central Venous Catheter (CVC)?
A Central Venous Catheter (CVC) is a tube placed into a large vein, typically in the neck or chest, to provide access for dialysis treatments.
Can AHHD help if I am uncomfortable placing my needles?
Yes. AHHD provides cannulation only assistance when patient or caregiver has completed home hemodialysis training and can independently manage the treatment, but needs support with cannulation.
Does AHHD provide home hemodialysis training?
No. Home hemodialysis training is provided by the patient’s home dialysis clinic.
Does AHHD operate dialysis machines?
AHHD’s role varies based on the patient’s approved service arrangement and support needs.
Does AHHD work with my healthcare team?
Yes. AHHD works collaboratively with the patient’s healthcare team.
Does AHHD accept insurance?
AHHD currently provides services on a private pay basis and does not bill insurance plans directly.
Does AHHD provide Peritoneal Dialysis support?
No, AHHD specializes exclusively in home hemodialysis support.

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Professional Home Hemodialysis Support When You Need It.

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