Your Kidney Connection
A Father & Son’s Path to Transplantation
We love to share informative and inspirational stories. April is National Donate Life Month and we can't think of a better story than that of a father and son going through an incredible health journey together. Read their story and find out how living kidney...
Foodie Friday – 20 Best Foods for People with Kidney Problems
A kidney-friendly diet doesn't have to be bland! Take a look at this list of the 20 Best Foods for People with Kidney Problems. How many dishes could you prepare using these...
April is National Donate Life Month
Observed in April each year, National Donate Life Month helps raise awareness about donation, encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to honor those that have saved lives through the gift of donation. Our friends at Sharp HealthCare...
Kidney Conversations with ReMend – April
Let’s Talk About Peritoneal Dialysis (PD). This month, ReMend Mentors sit down with Dr. Joseph Hebreo, Nephrologist with Balboa Nephrology and Cynthia Polis, RN, PHN Care Coordination Management Education with Balboa United to learn about this treatment for kidney...
Foodie Friday – High and Low Phosphorus Foods
Why is knowing about phosphorus important for people with CKD? Problems can occur when blood potassium levels are either too low or too high. Damaged kidneys allow potassium to build up in the blood, causing serious heart problems. Too much phosphorus in the blood...
National Donate Life Month – Pink Dot Reminder
Always great to keep in mind AND to remind others! By checking the “YES!” box on DMV driver license and ID card applications or renewal forms, the applicant’s license or ID card is imprinted with a pink “DONOR” dot indicating that the cardholder is a registered...
April is National Donate Life Month
April is National Donate Life Month and its purpose is to encourage people just like you to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors and to honor those that have saved lives through the gift of donation. We posted this video last April, but it truly speaks to the...
Foodie Friday – Shrimp Fried Rice
Foodie Friday is here! Maybe we should call it Fried Rice Friday - because this recipe looks like a delicious celebration going into the weekend. This recipe comes from Davita.com and is low in protein and works well for various diet types. The recipe includes...
