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The word “disparity” is defined as a difference in level or treatment, especially, one that is seen as unfair. No matter what race, creed, or color, all patients should be treated fairly and equally! Many patients cannot advocate for themselves—this can also be a problem/obstacle. This article focuses on information about renal health disparities. The DPC Education Center’s intention is to always be a valuable resource.
The following information is retrieved from: Health Publishing, Harvard Medical School (health.harvard.edu).
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Join Us at 2pm EST,
for the Next DPC Kidney Chat - March 10th |
Thank you to all of our participants in this week’s Kidney Chat! We had some really great conversations and hope that everyone was able to takeaway something meaningful.
Our next call will be Tuesday, March 10th, at 2:00pm EST,
featuring several of DPC’s Patient Ambassadors. Tune in to hear the kidney journeys and advice for other patients. To join the call:
Dial: 866-230-9002
Enter Meeting Code: 420 835 078#
As always, this a safe place to discuss aspects of living with kidney disease and connect with fellow patients in the kidney community. We hope you will join us! |
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| Recipe of the Month:
Caramel Rolls
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Get a brand new, kidney-friendly recipe* delivered to your inbox each month!
February’s recipe is a labor of love but would make the perfect sweet treat for your sweetie this Valentine’s Day: Caramel Rolls.
Recipe provided by Fanny Sung Whelan, MS, RDN, LDN, a member of the Ed Center Advisory Board and a registered dietitian who works with people at all stages of kidney disease.
*Always check with your nutritionist before incorporating new foods or recipes into your diet to make sure it is right for you.
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FREE Upcoming Virtual Learning Events |
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Join the DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury for Kidney Questions for the Doctor! Wednesday, February 18th at 4:00pm ET, come with your questions related to kidney disease and transplant and get answers from our expert.
Wednesday, February 18th @ 4:00pm ET.
Follow Dialysis Patient Citizens on Facebook to be notified at the start of our live session!
Register to receive a reminder email the morning of the event: https://www.dpcedcenter.org/news-events/events/signup/
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Recent Event Recordings - On Demand |
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If you missed our January Facebook Live, the recording is now available!
Happy New Year! In our first episode 2026 of Ask the Doctor, Dr. Velma Scantlebury returns to answer important patient questions about managing kidney disease, preparing for transplant, and staying healthy post-transplant. This month’s discussion focuses on understanding dialysis options, the importance of a primary care doctor, and post-transplant virus monitoring, along with many other kidney-related topics.
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If you missed our January Roundtable Talk, the recording is now available!
Hosted by the DPC Education Center, this monthly series brings together kidney patients, experts, and advocates for meaningful conversations about the issues that matter most to our community.
This month on Roundtable talk, hear from DPC partners, staff, and board member Ken Stephens, who share how his early involvement with DPC and first steps into kidney advocacy led to a powerful relationship with his representative—now the Speaker of the House. Don’t miss this chance to learn more about the fly-in application process, get inspired, and prepare to make your voice heard.
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