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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 […]

Integrating Kidney Care: A Nephrology‑Led Model for Coordination, Transplant and Outcomes

Ann Moore, MD, didn’t picture herself in nephrology. In medical school, she thought kidney care wasn’t her calling — until an attending nephrologist changed her perspective. “I really liked how he interacted with patients, how he knew them,” Dr. Moore recalls. “They knew each other for many years, and I liked that longitudinal experience.” Building the foundationKidney care brings together specialists […]

DaVita and Western Governors University Expand Collaboration for Nephrology Nursing Education

Responding to a vital need to cultivate the next generation of healthcare professionals, DaVita is actively working alongside nursing schools across the nation to expand opportunities for students...

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