DaVita Dialysis center in Novi closes after patient found dead following treatment, illness reports

The DaVita Dialysis Center in Novi has been closed after a 71-year-old patient was found dead in a car following treatment and several other patients were hospitalized, including one in intensive care. Police and health officials are investigating but have not established a connection between the medical incidents and the dialysis treatments. The closure was requested by the Oakland County Health Division as a precaution, and local and state health agencies are collaborating on the investigation. DaVita and authorities have emphasized patient privacy and ongoing efforts to ensure safety.