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Habichuelas tiernas horneadas con parmesano
Receta enviada por: JoEllen Ford, MS, RD, LDN Tiempo de preparación: 5 min Tiempo de cocción: 15 min Tiempo total: 20 min Porciones: 4 Ingredientes: 1 libra (aprox. 450 g) habichuelas tiernas (o judías verdes) frescas 2 cucharadas aceite de oliva 2 cucharadas queso parmesano rallado 2 cucharadas pan rallado japonés (panko) ¼ cucharadita sal ½ cucharadita ajo en polvo Instrucciones: Precaliente el horno a 400 °F (200 °C). En un tazón grande, mezcle todos los ingredientes hasta que las habichuelas tiernas (o judías verdes) estén bien cubiertas con el resto de los ingredientes. Distribuya las habichuelas o judías en una bandeja para hornear con bordes. Hornee por 15-20 minutos, revolviendo a la mitad [...]
2025 State Medigap Wins & 2026 Priorities
Elizabeth Lively, DPC Eastern Region Advocacy Director Pamela Zielske, DPC Western Region Advocacy Director DPC will continue to build on this momentum in the state Medigap arena in the 2026 legislative session. Our state advocacy directors are currently planning on advancing Medigap legislation in Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, and Utah. How can you help? We are always looking for DPC Patient Ambassadors to share their stories by writing letters to legislators, testifying at committee hearings, and participating in Action Alerts that are emailed to our members. Building strong relationships with legislators through the legislative process is how DPC is able to achieve success and improve the quality of life [...]
January is National Blood Donor Month
Every blood donation is a lifeline, especially for dialysis and transplant patients who depend on a reliable blood supply for treatment, surgery, and recovery. During National Blood Donor Month, we’re reminded just how critical donated blood is to patient care, particularly as supplies often run low at this time of year. By donating blood, you can make a direct and immediate impact. One donation can help save multiple lives and ensure patients receive the care they need without delay. This National Blood Donor Month, DPC is encouraging everyone who is able to step up and be the reason someone gets a second chance at health and healing. Find out more here, including your nearest [...]
Living Fully: My Journey with Peritoneal Dialysis
Dwan Dobson, DPC Patient Ambassador When I was first diagnosed with kidney failure in 2005, it felt like my life had been turned upside down overnight. One day I was working two jobs as a teacher and tutor at a detention center, and the next, I was in the hospital learning that my kidneys had stopped working. Like so many others, I didn’t know what to expect, but I was determined to stay positive and keep moving forward. At first, I began emergency dialysis through a chest port. Once I adjusted, I transitioned to peritoneal dialysis (PD) at home. PD gave me flexibility. I could continue teaching, mentoring, and doing what I [...]
Choosing the Right Path: My Journey with Home Hemodialysis
Amber Gardner, DPC Patient Ambassador When I was diagnosed with kidney failure in 2023, it came as a shock. I had gone to the doctor for high blood pressure, but soon learned that my kidneys were failing. Suddenly, I was faced with decisions that would affect every part of my life – which treatment option to choose, how to adjust my routine, and what this diagnosis meant for my future. With a background in journalism, research has always been second nature to me. I spent hours learning about dialysis – comparing hemodialysis (HD), done through the arm or a catheter, and peritoneal dialysis (PD), done through the stomach. I wanted to understand [...]
Turning Trials into Triumph: A Journey with Kidney Disease
Alethea Walls, DPC Board Member I've learned that living with kidney disease doesn't mean life stops - it just means you learn to live it differently. My journey with kidney disease began at just 14 years old. I was diagnosed with rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN), and my life changed overnight. While most teenagers were navigating high school and part-time jobs, I was learning about my treatment options. I started with peritoneal dialysis, then transitioned to hemodialysis. Each option came with its own adjustments, but I wasn't going to let this stop me. As soon as I turned 16, I got my first job and never stopped pushing forward. At one point, I [...]
Treatment Options for End Stage Renal Disease
Nancy Scott, DPC Education Center Project Manager Many patients crash into dialysis and are placed into in-center dialysis centers. Hopefully, more providers are educating patients about treatment options. When patients are engaged and educated about their respective conditions, they tend to have a better quality of life both physically and mentally. The world of kidney disease is forever changing and making a significant impact on the journey of renal patients. Explore Potential Treatment Options for Kidney Failure[1] A kidney transplant is often the best possible treatment option for patients with kidney failure. If you aren’t eligible for a kidney transplant, or if you are awaiting a kidney from a living or deceased [...]
Nocturnal Home Hemodialysis (HHD): Kidney Replacement Therapy with Less Impact on Daily Life
Brigitte Schiller, MD, FACP, FASN, SVP, Medical Officer: Home Therapies, Global Medical Office, Medical Affairs, Fresenius Medical Care Important progress has been made in the delivery of dialysis. The “one size fits all” approach with standard thrice-weekly in-center hemodialysis shifts toward personalized care, emphasizing quality of life, independence, and symptom management tailored to each person’s clinical and personal needs. Kidney replacement therapy at home is a critical ingredient in this effort. While kidney transplantation remains the gold standard of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), most people require dialysis before receiving a transplant. As patients await transplantation, selecting the appropriate dialysis modality is critical. Person-centered Kidney Replacement Therapy Choice: Person-centered care requires understanding each [...]
Staying Hopeful Through the Wait
Hasan Artharee, DPC Board Member Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) runs in my family. I watched my grandmother go through dialysis when I was young, and later my mother during my college years. So, when I was diagnosed with PKD at 22, I understood what the future might hold. The diagnosis came after my blood pressure kept rising and I needed medication. My doctors checked my kidneys and found that PKD was affecting my blood pressure and other systems. They told me that based on my family history, I'd probably need dialysis or a transplant by my 40s. For the next 13 years, it was about monitoring – annual checkups, tracking my creatinine [...]
Finding My Path Through Treatment Options
Cheri Rodriguez Jones, DPC Board Secretary I was seven years old when doctors diagnosed me with a rare kidney disease. The 1980s and 90s didn't offer much in terms of treatment – just managing symptoms and preserving kidney function as long as possible. Hospital visits became routine. At 19, after some tests, my doctor called with surprising news: "You need to start dialysis." While unexpected, I'd always known dialysis was coming eventually. By then I was already a mother to my infant son. Discovering What Worked for Me The medical team recommended peritoneal dialysis so I could do treatments at home. I trusted their guidance. It worked well for about seven months [...]
The Kidney Citizen Issue 22
Welcome to the Treatment Options issue of the Kidney Citizen! The DPC Education Center is excited to share with you this latest issue that is all about different treatment modalities, supporting yourself, and continuing to live your best possible life.
Recipe of the Month: Lemon Dill Salmon
January's recipe is perfect for when you’re craving a filling meal that still feels light and fresh: Lemon Dill Salmon
The Holidays!!!
The holidays are here! Let us not forget that the holidays are not always joyous for everyone, especially those with chronic diseases. Holiday events tend to focus on food and often food that is not renal friendly. Research foods that still taste good but are also good for you! Get plenty of rest and watch your fluids. You can still have fun but just be mindful so that you can enjoy the holidays because of being compliant. On another note, some individuals may be sad for many reasons—lack of support, loss of a loved one, finances, not feeling well most of the time—the list goes on and on. If you are able to reach out [...]
Recipe of the Month: Hot Crab Dip
December’s recipe is super quick to throw together and easily scalable for larger gatherings: Hot Crab Dip.
Recipe of the Month: Parmesan Roasted Green Beans
November’s recipe would be a quick and delicious addition to Thanksgiving dinner: Parmesan Roasted Green Beans.
National Diabetes Month
November is National Diabetes Month. This is a time when it is necessary to focus on prevention, awareness and management. Most are aware that diabetes and hypertension are the number two risk factors for kidney disease. Not all patients with kidney disease have diabetes or hypertension but some have both. Educate yourself about diabetes—know the risk factors, your family history, exercise and eat healthy. Diabetes can be fatal but it can also be managed. It is always advisable to consult with a physician. There are numerous findings that children with diabetes should be genetically tested because in some cases, diabetes is hereditary. It is also advisable that adults should be genetically tested if diagnosed [...]
How Are You?
How are you? The usual answers are: “I am okay” or “I am fine”. But, how are you really doing? Are you sad? Are you afraid? Are you depressed? Are you feeling anxious? Are you angry? Are you happy? Let us focus on emotional well-being. What is emotional well-being? Many scholars believe that emotional well-being refers to a state of mental health characterized by positive emotions, resilience, and the ability to manage one’s thoughts and feelings in a healthy way. In other words, try to focus more on the positive and less on the negative. Negative thoughts and emotions can affect both the physical and mental well-being of individuals. The reduction of stress and anxiety [...]
Recipe of the Month: Pumpkin Pancakes
October's recipe is the perfect way to start a crisp autumnal morning (or go breakfast for dinner!): Pumpkin Pancakes.
The Kidney Citizen Issue 21
Welcome to the Living Well with Kidney Disease issue of the Kidney Citizen! The DPC Education Center is excited to share with you this latest issue that is all about supporting yourself, supporting your community, and continuing to live your best possible life.
DPC Advocacy Day 2025: When Patients Lead, Policy Listens
Yolonda Brisbane, DPC Grassroots Manager From July 12–15, 2025, the nation’s capital was infused with a powerful sense of purpose and unity as Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC) welcomed 36 extraordinary Patient Ambassadors—dialysis patients, transplant recipients, and family members of those living with or lost to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)—to Washington, D.C. for our Annual Congressional Advocacy Day. Our time together began with preparation and purpose. Patient Ambassadors entered a space of belonging that offered state-of-the-art meeting rooms and delicious kidney-friendly meals—nourishing both body and spirit. This setting became the heart of meaningful conversations, new friendships, and genuine camaraderie. We deepened our work through community-building and in-depth advocacy training, led by our expert [...]
