Your Kidney Connection
Additional COVID-19 Testing Sites Opened
In order to address the rising COVID-19 cases in San Diego, the County is opening more sites where San Diegans can get tested. COVID-19 testing location information can be found on the San Diego CountyNewsCenter.com website:...
Foodie Friday
For some reason, tacos always seem to make people happy. Oh, you didn't know you could have a delicious shrimp taco on a kidney-friendly diet? Guess again! This recipe for Chipotle Shrimp Tacos comes from The National Kidney Foundation and makes an...
FDA Authorized Third Dose of Vaccine for Immunocompromised People
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized third doses of Pfizer-BioNTech's and Moderna's coronavirus vaccines for some people with weakened immune systems. The authorization was announced late on Thursday, August 12th and applies to people who received solid...
FDA Set to Approve Coronavirus Booster Shots for Immunocompromised People
The Food and Drug Administration is expected as soon as today to authorize extra doses of coronavirus vaccines for patients with weakened immune systems, a move that could mean additional shots will be available for the vulnerable population as soon as this...
FDA Speeding Up Vaccine Booster Plan Efforts
As the Delta variant surges, the FDA continues to work on a COVID Vaccine Booster Plan and is now speeding up efforts to authorize extra doses. September may be a target date for the FDA to have a plan on who would receive booster shots among those Americans with...
Perfect Summer Recipe
Looking for an easy, delicious kidney-friendly recipe while keeping your kitchen cool at the same time? Then try this 5-step recipe we found from our friends at Fresenius Kidney Care. Its a Chilled Veggie and Shrimp Noodle Salad - the perfect summer meal. Not only...
BNMG Imperial Valley Community Outreach
Dr. Berenji, Dr. Hussain and Susana Favila, NP visited the City of Calexico Fire Department today as part of BNMG Imperial Valley's Community Outreach efforts. They met with Calexico Fire Department Chief Diego Favila, Fire Captain Juan Contreras and the...
CDC Alters Mask Guidance
The CDC altered its mask guidance on Tuesday, July 27th to say that even vaccinated people should wear them indoors in areas with high coronavirus transmission, and that everyone should wear masks indoors in K-12 schools regardless of vaccination status. The CDC...
