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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...

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...

Hurricane season is in full swing in the southeastern U.S., and Florida is often the epicenter of powerful storms that can impact local communities for weeks, months — even years. Hurricane...

Health care conversations have outgrown the concept of transformation; what we need now is a revolution, driven by the capabilities of cutting-edge technology. As DaVita continues to invest in new...

Approximately 129 million Americans are living with at least one chronic condition, and fragmentation of care creates a significant hurdle as these individuals often find themselves navigating a...

BY DR. JEFF GIULLIAN, CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER FOR DAVITA Chronic diseases are a major health burden worldwide. And the problem is compounded in high-risk communities where socioeconomic factors —...

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...

For Todd Mayfield, a Navy veteran and engineer, kidney disease has always been a topic of conversation in his family...