Your Kidney Connection
Celebrate the Season: Kidney-Healthy Cooking Together
Our friends at the National Kidney Foundation are hosting a Kidney Community Webinar on Thursday, November 9th focusing on kidney healthy cooking. The free event includes a holiday cooking demonstrations, adaptaing ingredients across cultural traditions, adapting...
Why Is Kidney Disease Called the Silent Killer?
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste products from the blood. CKD is often referred to as the "silent killer" because it can progress for years without causing any symptoms. By the time...
Medicare Open Enrollment is Here: Make Sure You’re CovERed!
An Important Message From the Balboa United CovER Department: Medicare Open Enrollment 2023 is here! The Annual Election Period (AEP) for Medicare is here from October 15th to December 7th every year. During this time, people have the option to make changes to...
Plant-Based Renal Diet: Benefits and a Bonus Recipe
A renal diet is a way of eating that helps people with kidney disease manage their symptoms and stay healthy. It can also help to slow the progression of kidney disease and prevent further complications. Benefits of a plant-based diet for renal health A plant-based...
The Importance of Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are essential for the development of new and better treatments for diseases and disorders. They are also important for improving the quality of life for people with existing conditions. Clinical trials are carefully designed studies that test the...
Kidney Failure Symptoms: What to Look For
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is often asymptomatic, meaning it can progress without causing any noticeable symptoms. This is why screening and testing are so important, especially for people with risk factors like diabetes and high blood pressure. If you are...
Kidney-Friendly Lunch Ideas and Recipes To Go
Looking for quick and easy kidney-friendly lunch ideas and recipes to go? The latest downloadable cookbook from DaVita Kidney Care has you covered. With convenient recipes created by dieticians from across the country, this helpful guide is packed with satisfying...
New Law Signed to Improve Organ Donation and Transplantation System
On September 22, 2023, President Biden signed into law the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act. This law is a significant step forward in efforts to improve the organ donation and transplantation system in the United States. The new...
