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Annual Kidney Prom Promotes Networking, Fun, Self-Confidence

Imagine being a high school student who just got diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Your life gets flipped upside down. Learning about the disease, going through dialysis treatments and watching your potassium and salt intake ...More
January 18, 2013
Posted in Articles, Practice Management
DaVita Offers Gift-Giving Guide for Dialysis Patients

DENVER—DaVita is offering a holiday gift guide for dialysis patients this holiday season. ...More
December 17, 2012
Posted in News, Business, Practice Management
Care Well for Yourself: Tips from the Queen of Comfort

Years ago, I bought myself a huge pink mug. I chose this particular mug for several reasons. First, because I really like the painting of the red-haired cutie atop her castle wearing a golden crown and sunglasses, and holding a jeweled scepter with one arm and her kingdom’s ...More
September 19, 2012
Posted in Articles, Practice Management
Vote Now to Get Shad to IronMan Championship

On Oct. 13, 2012, the Ironman World Championship will be held in Kona, Hawaii, and dialysis patient Shad Ireland needs your help to be a part of the triathlon. ...More
June 29, 2012
Posted in Blog, Practice Management
Regular Exercise Good for People with Long-Term Kidney Disease

There are many reasons why people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often lose fitness and have increasing difficulty performing normal daily tasks, but new research shows scientific evidence for the benefits of regular exercise for people with CKD, including those with a ...More
October 5, 2011
Posted in News, Clinical & Pharma
Good News from the Staff-Assisted Home Dialysis Story

In early August, I visited Renal CarePartners’ staff-assisted home dialysis program in Atlanta, and as part of the report, Cindy Gough was kind enough to allow me into her home while she dialyzed in order to see how the program actually worked. ...More
September 27, 2011
Posted in Blog
Dialysis Patients, Caregivers Want More Time with Providers

NEW YORK—Nearly 50 percent of dialysis patients and their caregivers said their healthcare providers have less time for them now than in the past, according to results from a survey conducted last month by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). ...More
September 20, 2011
Posted in News, Practice Management
Former AAKP President John Newmann Dies

TAMPA, Fla.— John Newmann, PhD, a former president of the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), died on August 12, at the age of 70. ...More
August 17, 2011
Posted in News, Business
New Book Focuses on Dealing with Kidney Issues

INDIANAPOLIS —A kidney transplant recipient and her daughter have released a new book called "Kidney Steps: a 5-Step Survival Guide for Those with Diabetes, Hypertension or Kidney Issues" that offers research, statistics and tips designed to aid anyone facing health ...More
July 29, 2011
Posted in News, Business, Practice Management
Winners of AKF Pediatric Kidney Patient Contest

The American Kidney Fund (AKF) announced in late June that Danielle Long, 13, of Hendersonville, Tenn, is the young artist who won the organization’s art contest for pediatric kidney patients. More than 3,600 people nationwide cast votes in AKF’s online contest to choose a ...More
July 1, 2011
Posted in Galleries, Business, Practice Management