Donate   Join DPC   April 11, 2024       NephU Provides Resources for Dialysis Patients At DPC and the Education Center, we understand how imperative it is that we keep our members abreast of the tools available to help to ensure quality of life. We often collaborate with other organizations that are consistently advocating and educating for the rights and information for renal patients to be equipped with the necessary knowledge about renal disease. For the past several months, we ..read more

At DPC and the Education Center, we understand how imperative it is that we keep our members abreast of the tools available to help ensure quality of life. We often collaborate with other organizations that are consistently advocating and educating for the rights and information for renal patients to be equipped with the necessary knowledge about renal disease. For the past several months, we have focused on our collaborators. This month’s focus is NephU. We urge you to explore their website and stay tuned to our continued updates of how this organization will impact the efforts of DPC. The fo ..read more

Get a brand new, kidney-friendly recipe* delivered to your inbox each month! April’s featured recipe, Broccoli Salad, is a great summer side and pairs well with a meal outside! This recipe was submitted by Sandra Crum for the DCI Kidney Cookbook. IngredientsMakes 10 servings 4 c. broccoli cut into small florets 1 large carrot, peeled and grated 1 1/2 c. thinly sliced red cabbage 4 thinly sliced scallions 1/4 c. raisins 2 T. sesame seeds Dressing: 1 T. apple cider vinegar 2 1/2 T. mayonnaise 1 T. dried basil 1 tsp. garlic powder Dash of cayenne pepper  Instructions In a large bowl, p ..read more

Donate   Join DPC   March 14, 2024       Establishing Healthy Eating Habits Concentrate on what you can eat and not what you cannot eat. By doing this, you can develop healthy and nutritional eating habits. Many patients become depressed and non-compliant because of unhealthy eating habits. It is essential that both dialysis and transplant patients eat to live and not live to eat! The following helpful hints have been taken from the U.S. Renal website: www.usrenalcare.com/living-wit ..read more

This information was originally posted on the U.S Renal website: https://www.usrenalcare.com/living-with-kidney-disease/nutrition.html People on dialysis can enjoy many different foods. Limiting certain foods can help ensure you stay healthy. Your meal plan is designed to meet your needs while controlling the buildup of harmful waste products. It is an important part of your treatment plan. Seeking support from your healthcare team, friends and family can help you be more successful. Eating well will help you feel better and improve your quality of life. Five Meal Planning Tips for Peopl ..read more

Get a brand new, kidney-friendly recipe* delivered to your inbox each month! March’s featured recipe, Chicken Salad, would make a nice addition to a spring picnic spread as the weather warms up! This recipe was submitted by Archilene Lauderdale for the DCI Kidney Cookbook. Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 25 min Total time: 40 min IngredientsMakes 4 servings 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 c. seedless red grapes (cut in half) 1/4 c. finely chopped red onion 1/4 c. chopped celery 3/4 c. Duke’s mayonnaise 1/8 tsp. black pepper (add more if desired) 1/4 tsp. salt (to reduce sodium, omit salt ..read more

Donate   Join DPC   February 8, 2024       Enjoy Your Life! Dialysis does not mean the end of your life! You are still able to perform many of the tasks that you did prior to dialysis but patience and planning are necessary. Please read the following tips provided by Fresenius Medical Care (www.freseniusmedicalcare.com).   Talking to staff at dialysis centers - Writing down questions ahead of time and inform family members about changes in treatment. - Finding out as much as po ..read more

    January 12, 2024     DONATE JOIN DPC     Dialysis Patients Citizens Education Center   The Dialysis Patient Citizens Education Center is dedicated to empowering kidney disease patients through education, with continual collaboration from health professionals.           DPC Education Center 2023 Review and 2024 Preview   GREETINGS! This pa ..read more

Dialysis does not mean the end of your life! You are still able to perform many of the tasks that you did prior to dialysis but patience and planning are necessary. Please read the following tips provided by Fresenius Medical Care (www.freseniusmedicalcare.com). Talking to the staff at the dialysis centers. Writing down questions ahead of time and inform family members about changes in treatment. Finding out as much as possible about the illness through a National Kidney Association or Society, local or national support groups, written materials, and educational classes. Staying involved in t ..read more

GREETINGS! This past year was an exciting one for the Education Center. We ramped up our social media platforms, allowing more direct exposure and interaction with our audience, including monthly LIVEs on Instagram and Facebook. Dr. Velma Scantlebury, our medical consultant, was available on Instagram every first Wednesday and on Facebook every third Wednesday—both occurred at 12:30 pm. Our support group, the Kidney Chat, was the second Tuesday of each month by telephone. Nephrologists, nutritionists, and social workers (just to name a few) were guests on the call, and shared important informa ..read more