Help. Compassion. Guidance. Knowledge. These were just a few of the answers we got when we asked people, “What do you appreciate most about your social worker?” READ MORE >>

Holidays, relaxing vacations, family reunions, wanderlust, dialysis. While these things may not seem to go together, many people living with kidney failure find ways to make it work. READ MORE >>

Following the rigorous treatment regimen for kidney failure, day after day, is challenging for patients. Our survey of patients and renal professionals provides insights—including the outsized role that depression plays. READ MORE >>

Every few years we hear about E. coli outbreaks, and are advised to stop using certain food products. But what is E. coli, where does it come from, and how can it cause kidney failure? READ MORE >>

Margie McCall began her journey with kidney failure alone and angry, but today she is empowered and fulfilled. Her blog post chronicles her journey. READ MORE >>

Trying to decide the best treatment option for kidney failure can be a very confusing process. Newly diagnosed patients are faced with choosing a treatment option, and those who are currently on dialysis periodically re-evaluate their treatment plan. Learn more about home treatment options. READ MORE >>

If there’s one thing that’s predictable in a dialysis patient’s life, it’s the treatment schedule. Patients who are treated in-center typically go three times a week for about four hours of hemodialysis each time. But what happens when something disrupts that schedule? We sat down with Ariel Brigham in Houston to talk about her experience after Hurricane Harvey flooded vast parts of Houston and coastal Texas. READ MORE >>

A diagnosis of kidney failure is life-changing. Because kidney failure has no cure, patients need dialysis or a transplant to live, and the vast majority of patients will be on dialysis. READ MORE >>