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The Kidney Citizen is a quarterly informational magazine that provides articles, Q & A’s, dedicated topic supplements and patient profiles.
Latest Issue
The Kidney Citizen Issue 20
Welcome to the Innovation issue of the Kidney Citizen! The DPC Education Center is excited to share with you articles that embody innovation, provide knowledge, and help you to live your best life with kidney disease.
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Camarones con Sémola de Maíz
Receta enviada por Arnella Chatman para el DCI Kidney Cookbook Tiempo de preparación: 20 min Tiempo de cocción: 40 min Tiempo total: 1 hora Porciones: 4 Ingredientes: 1 taza sémola de maíz blanca molida gruesa 2 cucharadas mantequilla sin [...]
Why Medicare’s Payment System Keeps New Dialysis Drugs from Reaching Patients
Jackson Williams, DPC Vice President of Public Policy Payment bundling is a technique Medicare uses to increase efficiency and reduce low-value care during a treatment episode. Congress adopted a payment bundle for dialysis a decade ago and [...]
A Faithful Kidney Patient Caregiver’s Journey
Sheree Stephens, DPC Patient Ambassador I would describe being a kidney patient caregiver to my husband as inspiring, beautiful, and life changing. Ken has fought kidney failure for years, and I’ve stood beside him every step of [...]
Phosphorus: A Hidden Challenge in Dialysis
Natalie Zuniga, DCP Board Vice President I was diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) – or kidney failure – soon after a heart attack seven years ago. Like many ESRD patients upon diagnosis, I immediately thought [...]
Patience and Strength: A Caregiver’s Journey
Christopher James, DPC Patient Ambassador Caring for a loved one with kidney failure requires confronting serious challenges, making significant sacrifices, and pushing through intense emotions. My name is Christopher James, and for years I have been a [...]
The Importance of Immunizations for People with Kidney Disease
Rebecca Schmidt, DO Jeffrey Silberzweig, MD Kristina Bryant, MD Written On Behalf of the American Society of Nephrology’s Kidney Community Vaccination Collaborative Introduction Living with kidney disease presents unique health challenges, [...]
