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Beyond the Clinical: How Social Workers Drive Kidney Transplant Success

Beyond the Clinical: How Social Workers Drive Kidney Transplant Success

While kidney transplant is the optimal treatment path for end stage kidney disease (ESKD), complex logistical, financial and educational barriers can often stand in the way for many patients interested in pursuing it. The process can require rigorous medical, financial and emotional preparation. Clinical social workers help with this. In addition to guiding patients to […]
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DaVita Honors Extraordinary Nurses with the 2026 DAISY Awards

DaVita Honors Extraordinary Nurses with the 2026 DAISY Awards

Nurses are the heart of healthcare, combining clinical expertise with a deep sense of empathy and dedication. This year, DaVita announces 57 exceptional nephrology nurses have been honored with the 2026 DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses, celebrating the profound impact they make on the lives of our patients and their families. The DAISY Award is […]
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Evaluating Innovations in Middle Molecule Clearance

Evaluating Innovations in Middle Molecule Clearance

“The secret of the care of the patient is in caring for the patient.”¹ None of us would ever choose to have kidney failure. And that is exactly why innovations that help patients feel better and live healthier are critical to our work serving the kidney community.   Middle molecule clearance is emerging as a meaningful […]
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  • Clinical Excellence

    Healthy Habits: Dialysis Patients and Exercise

    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.

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    Together for 53 Years, Couple Celebrates Wedding Anniversary at Dialysis Center

    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.

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    Transforming Kidney Care

    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.

  • Clinical Excellence

    Plant-Based Eating for Chronic Kidney Disease

    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.

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    Cruise Against the Clock for a Perfect Kidney Match

    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.