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.
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.
Hannah Bracamonte2022-05-06T16:08:10-04:00April 25th, 2022|Categories: Dialysis, Fact Sheet, Physical Health, The Kidney Citizen|
By Laura Plantinga, PhD, Bernard Jaar, MD, MPH, and C. Barrett Bowling, MD, MSPH Why are dialysis patients at particular risk for falls? Studies show that approximately one-quarter of dialysis patients fall every [...]
Hannah Bracamonte2022-04-12T12:31:54-04:00April 12th, 2022|Categories: eNews, Mental Health, Physical Health, Resources|
Living with diabetes can be a challenge all on its own, in addition to the complications that can come with it. Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PDPN) is a common type of diabetic neuropathy that occurs [...]
Hannah Bracamonte2022-04-12T12:33:41-04:00April 1st, 2022|Categories: eNews, Immunizations, Resources|Tags: COVID-19|
On Wednesday, March 30th, the White House launched a new website, https://www.covid.gov/, that will be its one-stop shop for questions on masks, treatment, vaccines, testing, and where to find and order resources. Users can search [...]
Hannah Bracamonte2022-03-29T15:50:55-04:00December 17th, 2021|Categories: Additional Resources, Costs for Treatment, The Kidney Citizen|
By Kelly Goss, J.D., LL.M., Western Region Advocacy Director If you’re a dialysis patient under age 65 looking to purchase a Medigap plan, DPC’s new interactive Medigap Report Card will help you understand the availability [...]
Hannah Bracamonte2022-05-06T15:19:16-04:00December 17th, 2021|Categories: Additional Resources, Dialysis, Physical Health, The Kidney Citizen|
By Mike Guffey, DPC Board Member It is critically important for dialysis patients to be prepared for weather emergencies, especially as we head into the hurricane and winter weather seasons. Patients should have [...]
Hannah Bracamonte2021-12-13T16:41:31-05:00December 1st, 2021|Categories: eNews, Quality of Life, Support|
Including the patient voice in healthcare is something that most people don’t have to think about. You realize how essential it is though if you are sick - something that Christina Fuhrman experienced firsthand when [...]
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