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New technologies are helping to expand access and increase patient confidence to choose home dialysis more than ever before.

Lindsay O’Donnell is not alone in her journey with kidney disease. Thirty-seven million people in the U.S. share the same diagnosis. Many are fearful of what’s to come.

In late March, COVID vaccines were allocated directly to dialysis providers to give to patients living with kidney failure, including ours. A campaign like this couldn’t have come fast enough for these 554,000 Americans.

Her grandmother cared for patients during the polio epidemic. Today, Guess continues to serve on the front lines of COVID-19 and supports hospital patients who need dialysis treatment in Central Virginia.

Each recipient answered a unique call to be a nephrology nurse – a vocation that requires specialized training to provide life-sustaining care to people managing kidney health across the country

DaVita is working hard to ensure dialysis patients and front-line health care workers are protected against COVID-19.

For the last decade, DaVita has been reimagining how the health care industry builds dialysis centers.

Southern California’s kidney care community is working together to vaccinate dialysis workers, including physicians, nurses, patient care technicians and hospital medical assistants.

In April 2019, DaVita committed to a goal of being 100% powered by renewable energy by 2022.

DaVita IKC’s patient-centered approach helps the organization achieve the Triple Aim—to improve the patient experience of care, improve the health of populations, and to reduce the per capita cost of health care. This has led DaVita IKC to this top performer recognition as an NCQA-accredited provider.

DaVita IKC works with health insurers, providers and health systems to give comprehensive care to people in various stages of kidney disease.

Home dialysis isn’t new, but recent policy shifts, investments and technological advancements have accelerated patient adoption rates to record levels.

Nephrology Nurses: A Lifeline for Patients & the Kidney Care Sector

A common myth among end stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients is that they cannot exercise due to their dialysis treatment. The reality is that most dialysis patients can enjoy some level of exercise with guidance from their physician. Emerging research has shown that regular exercise among ESKD patients promotes a healthier lifestyle and can improve quality of life.

From stay at home order to temporary business closures, COVID-19 forced separation among communities all over the country, and yet people sought out unique ways to come together and honor life’s important milestones. Whether it was a socially distanced birthday parade or a virtual graduation, family and friends found ways to support one another when it counted. That was the case for Lloyd and Florence Smee on their 53rd wedding anniversary.

Artificial intelligence and predictive analytics are being scaled to segment patients into several different areas, including risk for CKD progression and eventual need for dialysis. These models are used to develop effective and efficient integrated care delivery systems. Incorporating this technology into care delivery will be essential to helping reduce CKD rates and slow disease progression.

For those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), moving to a plant-based, kidney-friendly diet may be beneficial. When you eat plant-based, you don’t have to cut out all animal products.

Time wasn’t necessarily on Melissa Flores’ side in August of 2019. At that time, Flores was on the waiting list for a second kidney transplant.

Sally Hernandez recommends people speak to their care team and nephrologist about kidney transplant as a treatment option for kidney failure.

The world is facing an unprecedented time. As COVID-19 evolves, it may seem like how we are supposed to respond to the virus changes by the hour. Health care providers are picking up on stress and fear from patients.

After 49 years in nursing, Christine Banda finally retired at the end of January and settled into a new home in Arizona. Two months later, she received an email from her former employer, DaVita.

In late March, Mayes left his husband and children behind to care for patients in the U.S. epicenter of the COVID-19 crisis.

Connecting with a kidney doctor, also known as a nephrologist, can help people with kidney disease better understand kidney health and find the right treatment.

Retired Air Force veteran, Carl Stewart, discovered his passion for traveling the world while serving his country. But a diagnosis of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in 2012 nearly stopped in him in his tracks.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it new precautions for almost everything we do. When it comes to eating out, many restaurants are continuing to offer takeout options as social distancing practices remain in place.

For many of the more than 100,000 Americans currently waiting for a kidney transplant, having a strong support system to help encourage them throughout their transplant journey can be critical.

There is a shift to move all sectors of health care away from traditional fee-for-service models that pay clinicians based on the number of patients seen or procedures performed to value-based care.

According to the United Network for Organ Sharing, the kidney is the most commonly transplanted organ from a living donor. In 2019, more than 6,000 people became living kidney donors.

Each year, approximately 100,000 patients transition from chronic kidney disease (CKD) to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD).