Proactive Kidney Care: A Comprehensive Approach
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…
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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…
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Restoring Access to Dialysis Treatment After Hurricane Milton
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…