About 10 months ago, I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. I was a typical teenager going to school, having fun with all my friends and family and living a happy enthusiastic life. READ MORE >>

Download this infographic and learn how kidney disease affects African Americans. READ MORE >>

Your kidneys do more than filter wastes and extra fluid from your blood. Learn more. READ MORE >>

Last month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a regulation that would have given insurers the right to deny coverage to dialysis patients who receive charitable help to pay their insurance premiums. READ MORE >>

I can't believe it has already been a month that I have been on dialysis. I feel as if I have gone through every stage of acceptance and have dealt with numerous obstacles physically and emotionally. READ MORE >>

Over the years, labor-saving devices have taken much of the physical work out of doing everyday tasks (e.g., cars reduced the need to travel on foot). READ MORE >>

One of the many jobs your kidneys do is helping to keep your bones healthy. People with kidney disease often develop problems with their bones. READ MORE >>

I wanted to use this week’s blog entry to talk about some of the different ways I have used to get through a dialysis visit, as well as different struggles we face. As you go into week 3 there are a few things that you will notice have changed. READ MORE >>