In this section you will find information about fact sheets, a glossary of terms, online courses, Spanish resources, support, state-by-state resources, and other kidney resources.
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Fighting Back Against Implicit Bias in Health Care
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Four Things You Should Know About the New Medicare Dental Rule
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The Making of An Advocate
Gene Blankenship, DPC Board of Directors Thinking about Life Sitting in my recliner watching the leaves fall like big fat orange snowflakes, I see the trees begin to change colors. My immediate [...]
Spring 2023 State Advocacy Update
Elizabeth Lively, DPC Eastern Region Advocacy Director Pamela Zielske, DPC Western Region Advocacy Director The 2023 legislative session has been a busy and productive one for DPC’s state advocacy efforts. [...]
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Building Legacy Through Advocacy
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