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Since 2007, Patient Pathways, a subsidiary of DaVita,[1] has supplemented its partner hospitals’ staff with kidney patient education and provider-neutral discharge planning services. “Learning...

When DaVita teammate (employee) Vernon Campbell thinks about Military Appreciation Month, he reflects on his experiences in the Navy and Marine Corps. Campbell is reminded of tours of duty in...

In celebration of the 150th annual National Arbor Day, DaVita joined The Arbor Day Foundation (ADF) May 11 for a tree-planting event at Berkeley Lake Park in Denver. The event was one of six...

In April, DaVita received three national health awards from Business Group on Health: Excellence in Health and Well-being, Excellence in Mental Health and Excellence in Health Equity. This marks...

At the annual Renal Physicians Association (RPA) meeting in Dallas, Texas, March 24-27, DaVita chief transformation officer Misha Palecek spoke candidly about the nephrology community’s...

More than half of the people who receive dialysis start their treatment in an emergent, unplanned way often called “crashing.” The sudden discovery that a regular, life-sustaining treatment...

For Dr. Mihran Naljayan, the two keys to increasing patient access to home dialysis are clear—health equity and education. Recently named DaVita’s new chief medical officer (CMO) of Home...

Nearly 100,000 people in the U.S. need a kidney transplant,[1] but limited availability of organs for people on the wait list can result in long wait times. For some transplant candidates, living...

DaVita’s internal conference, Villagewide, returned March 29–30, 2022. This event highlights and celebrates teammates (employees) and provides updates and accomplishments around the...

March is National Kidney Month, an annual reminder for everyone to learn more about how their kidneys function, discuss kidney health with their physicians, and understand the risks of kidney disease.

On Tuesday, March 22, a Ukrainian hospital with one of the largest dialysis centers in the country received an order of dialysis consumables purchased by DaVita Poland. On March 3, DaVita Biomed...

Of the 37 million Americans who have kidney disease, an estimated 90% don’t know they have it. Often, it can go undetected because patients can present few or no symptoms until they approach or...

While clinical studies have helped demonstrate the effectiveness and immunogenicity of the COVID-19 vaccines approved or authorized in the U.S. (Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson), these...

DaVita has a strong dedication to equitable care and outcomes for the patients it serves—at every step of the kidney care journey. And with that commitment, we also recognize that many factors...

Approximately one in two adults in the U.S. has hypertension (high blood pressure)—but only an estimated one in four have it under control. “High blood pressure is a symptomless ‘silent...

When Sarah and Cliff Jones first met, they were both working in dialysis care—but they didn’t know how their professional experience in kidney care would play a significant role in their own...

BY DR. JEFF GIULLIAN | CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER FOR DAVITA KIDNEY CARE As a health care provider, DaVita’s highest priority­­ is the well-being of our patients. This is why we take seriously any...

BY KENNY GARDNER, CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER FOR DAVITA DaVita is committed to creating a diverse Village where everyone belongs, and that requires a plan of action that is both meaningful and...

As DaVita celebrates its second annual Week of Belonging, DaVita CEO Javier Rodriguez reflects on the company's vision of creating "a diverse Village where everyone belongs."

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

To stay afloat, the museum sent out a call to its community for help. One of the many businesses that helped was DaVita Heart of Marion Dialysis.

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

The “Immuno Bill” accelerates the energy providers such as DaVita have to transform kidney care, a key element of which is helping address common barriers to transplantation.

Mandy Tilton, RN, chief nursing officer for DaVita, joined Dr. Robert A. Gabbay, chief scientific and medical officer for the ADA, to bring awareness of how to manage kidney health and diabetes to radio audiences across the U.S.

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.

In total, DaVita teammates directed more than $68,000 to The Arbor Day Foundation.

Located in DeLand, Fla., DaVita Labs has been part of the east-central Florida community for more than two decades.

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.

DaVita’s Village stretches across the world and one way the company helps ensure that it remains strong and vibrant is to support a sense of belonging.

Through DWOG, DaVita teammates elected to donate more than $67,000 to Reach Out and Read.

This year, DaVita teammates donated more than $75,000 to the ADA’s Health Equity Now Initiative.

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

DaVita teammates and Fly-In participants shared their insights on advocating for kidney care patients in Washington.

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.

People with end stage kidney disease receive life-sustaining dialysis treatment three times per week. Any missed appointments, lack of access to clean water or missing medications could endanger their health. That’s why having a highly-coordinated disaster management plan is critical.

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.