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World Kidney Day
March 12, 2026 |
World Kidney Month is always acknowledged in the month of March and World Kidney Day is always on the second Thursday of March. The theme for this year is Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet.
The following information is retrieved www.worldkidneyday.org.
Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the PlanetChronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major and growing global health challenge, affecting 1 in 10 people worldwide. Often silent in its early stages, CKD can progress unnoticed until it causes severe health consequences, profoundly impacting individuals, families, and communities. The disease significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular complications, reduces quality of life, and may advance to kidneyfailure, where survival depends on life-sustaining kidney replacement therapies such as dialysis or transplantation. Its burden is unevenly distributed, disproportionately affecting disadvantaged populations and exacerbating existing health inequities.
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Ann stood in front of the dialysis center with a big smile on her face. She just had a dialysis treatment, and was waiting with another patient, Lydia, for transportation to get home. She felt good, kept a smile on her face, and spoke to people who did not speak back. Finally, Lydia, who did not speak to anyone, said, “How do you do this three times a week and still smile?”. Ann replied that: she woke up with enough strength to get another treatment to see another day; she is able to kiss her children before she leaves for dialysis; she has time to take her neighbor, who is suffering with cancer a hot meal. Ann said she has her ups and downs, but her smile, to someone, may be the only one they get all day from anybody.
It is not always easy to stay positive in all situations. Surround yourself with like people, join a support group, read an uplifting book, watch movies and positive television programs. Keep smiling–it is just not good for the person that you smile at, but for you, too. Negativity breeds negativity! Stay positive!
The following health tips are retrieved from the Fresenius Kidney Care website (www.freseniuskidneycare.com).
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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, April 14th, at 2:00pm EST,
Our April guests will be Shay Scott and Deb Parker from
Henrietta Johnson Medical Center. 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:
Green Bean Chicken Chili
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Get a brand new, kidney-friendly recipe* delivered to your inbox each month!
Even though spring is right around the corner, there are always a few cold and rainy March days. This month’s recipe is the perfect meal for when you still want something a little heartier and comforting: Green Bean Chicken Chili.
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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Today! March Roundtable Talk |
In recognition of Women’s History Month, the DPC Education Center will host a special roundtable this afternoon, featuring guest speakers from the DPC Board. These inspiring female leaders will share their lived experiences, advocacy journeys, and explore the impact they’ve made advancing education, equity, and change within the kidney community.
Thursday, March 12th @ 4:00pm ET.
Join the conversation on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85312282841
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| March Facebook Live - Special Time! |
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.
Fourth Wednesday of the month, March 25th @ 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 February 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, the DPC Education Center's Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Velma Scantlebury, is joined by Dr. Clive Callender, nephrologist and Professor of Surgery at Howard University College of Medicine, for an engaging and insightful conversation.
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If you missed our February Facebook Live, the recording is now available!
In this episode of Ask the Doctor, Dr. Velma Scantlebury focuses on a critical topic for kidney patients—heart health. February is Heart Disease Awareness Month, and heart disease remains the number one cause of death for kidney patients. Dr. Scantlebury explains why kidney disease and heart disease often go hand in hand, particularly for patients with high blood pressure and diabetes (the two leading causes of kidney failure and major contributors to cardiovascular disease), and also addresses many other kidney-related questions.
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