Events

Being a living donor can change the course of another person's life. Especially when it comes to kidney disease, the need for living donors is huge. There are way more people who need kidneys than there are donors, and 4 out of 5 patients on the transplant waiting list are w...

Laughter Therapy consists of breathing and stretching exercises followed by intentional laughter exercises and laughter meditation. It is a safe, low-intensity form of physical activity during dialysis that is connected to the reduction of chronic pain and depression. The therapy...

Protein (measured as "albumin" on lab tests) is an important nutrient for dialysis patients that many patients struggle with. Learn more about what protein really does for your body, and how the foods you eat can help boost your levels! You may be surprised that protein...

Choosing the best type of treatment for kidney failure can be difficult for patients, especially when they receive little guidance, or have limited time to make this decision. Our speaker this month, Dr. Brigitte Schiller, will share real patient stories to showcase how matching ...

Dialysis and kidney transplant are the most common forms of treatment for end-stage kidney disease. However, some patients make the choice to pursue conservative care, and do not seek dialysis or transplant. Conservative care does not necessarily prolong life, but may be the best...

Navigating the health care system as a patient can be challenging. As a dialysis or transplant patient, it's often necessary to coordinate your care with many different doctors, which can be complicated.

In recognition of American Heart Month, Dr. Poffenroth will discuss the connection between heart disease and kidney disease. Heart disease can cause kidney disease, but kidney disease can also cause heart disease. Heart disease is the most common cause of death among people on di...

There is a common misconception among patients with kidney failure that exercise is not possible for them. But in reality, exercise for patients on dialysis can have huge benefits, including increased energy and feeling better both physically and emotionally. Our speaker, Dr. Ken...