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The First Hospital in the Nation  

to Introduce Next-Generation  

Dialysis Technology

Good Shepherd Health Care System has made 
history as the first hospital in the United States 
to introduce the Fresenius Medical Care 5008X 
CAREsystem, bringing next-generation dialysis 
technology to its inpatient dialysis program. This 
significant advancement expands access to innovative 
kidney care in Eastern Oregon, reinforcing Good 
Shepherd’s commitment to investing in state-of-the-
art medical technology. The 5008X CAREsystem 
offers both conventional hemodialysis and advanced 
hemodiafiltration (HDF), an innovative treatment 
that combines two filtration methods to remove 
waste products and excess fluid from the blood. 
HDF is designed to remove a broader range of waste 
molecules than conventional hemodialysis and has 
been used in Europe and other parts of the  
world for years.

For patients, this advanced technology provides greater 
access to personalized dialysis treatments, enhanced 
fluid management, and sophisticated treatment 
monitoring, helping care teams tailor treatment to each 
patient’s individual medical needs. 

The 5008X CAREsystem incorporates advanced 
patient safety features and offers additional treatment 
flexibility that may benefit patients with complex 
medical conditions.  By becoming the first hospital 
in the nation to introduce this technology, Good 
Shepherd is further strengthening its inpatient dialysis 
services, reducing the need for patients to travel to 
larger medical centers to access advanced treatment 
options close to home.