For individuals managing chronic kidney disease (CKD), dietary choices significantly impact health outcomes and disease progression. A kidney-friendly diet often involves managing intake of...

Brendan Bowman, MD, vice president of medical affairs for DaVita Kidney Care As nephrologists, we are on the front lines of managing one of the most complex and vulnerable patient populations. Our...

For Franz Nolan, hearing the words “kidney failure” brought back difficult memories. His father’s long struggle with kidney disease made the idea of dialysis feel overwhelming. "I'd just...

When Hailey Boss was admitted to Chillicothe Dialysis, a DaVita center in Missouri, she was just 18 years old and dealing with the overwhelming emotion of her diagnosis. She had been recently...

In 2001, the Institute of Medicine’s “Crossing the Quality Chasm” report identified six critical areas for improvement in the American healthcare system, urging fundamental changes to...

At just 16 years old, George Godoy received life-altering news: He had been born with one kidney affected by polycystic kidney disease. When he finished high school, Godoy watched as friends and...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a silent epidemic, often progressing undetected until it reaches later stages when only a kidney transplant or dialysis can sustain life. But a resilient solution...

William G. Paxton, MD, PhD, Vice President of Medical Affairs for DaVita Last year, Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated communities along the Gulf Coast and southeastern U.S. Storms like these...

Felicia Tarnecki had been living with a kidney transplant for 29 years. The treatment option for end stage kidney disease (ESKD) enabled Felicia to continue doing the things she loved, including...

In the wake of hurricane Milton in late 2024, DaVita teammates dedicated their time and support to patients in the Tampa, Florida, area who needed life-sustaining treatment to survive. “The most...

For more than a decade, Rick Mendoza had been fully enjoying his kidney transplant. From hikes to mowing the lawn to attending his daughter's school and sporting events, his transplant let him...

Learning that you need dialysis can be emotional, stressful — and prompt many questions about your health. Imagine navigating that when you’re not able to express your feelings and needs. This...

In the bustling corridors of health care, May heralds more than just blooming flowers and warmer weather: May also marks a poignant celebration of nurses and the role they play in caring for...

Throughout the year, DaVita teammates provide life-giving care for patients. Explore these top 2023 stories to discover the impact DaVita’s commitment to delivering high-quality care and...

Knowledge is power: This is the concept behind Kidney Smart®. The award-winning program seeks to do just that: provide robust education so that people living with kidney disease can better manage...

The 2023 DaVita Health Tour just hit six weeks on the road, reaching thousands of community members with free health screenings and education focused on kidney health. Find out where the DaVita...

Kimberly Keaveny has held many roles in her 12 years as a DaVita teammate (employee). When she was still a licensed practical nurse (LPN) early in her career, she had the chance to shadow nurses...

When Travis experienced COVID-19 in 2021, he was admitted to hospital. While there, he learned that his kidneys were failing and he needed to start dialysis quickly. Travis is passionate about the...

After a year and a half of managing her kidney health with peritoneal dialysis, 24-year-old Taiylor Kriss is entering the next stage of her kidney journey: living with a transplanted kidney. She...

Access to healthy, nutritional food is a key factor in maintaining overall health. It’s so vital that food insecurity—not having access to sufficient food of adequate quality—is a key social...

From the moment he received a kidney transplant, Marcus Simon felt called to work in kidney care. Now, five years post-transplantation, he’s confident DaVita is where he was meant to be. “The...

At this year’s Villagwide event, DaVita recognized several teammates who model its Core Values and caring behaviors. While the Core Values provide a roadmap for which DaVita teammates interact...

DaVita Hospital Services has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Ambulatory Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The...

In March, National Kidney Month (NKM) serves as an opportunity to take stock of the progress the health care community has made through joint efforts to reduce the number of lives impacted by...

Every day, Terry Weaver brings to life DaVita’s focus on high-quality, empathetic and personalized care through how he supports and guides social workers. A divisional lead social worker at...