The American Nephrology Nurses Association has declared the second week of September Nephrology Nurses Week. Nephrology Nurses oversee dialysis treatments required by patients suffering from acute or chronic kidney failure. They check and record patients’ vitals,...
We're raising clinical trial awareness and honoring clinical research professionals across the globe! Clinical Trials Day is celebrated around the world in May to recognize the day that James Lind started what is often considered the first randomized clinical trial...
May is #NursesMonth, and in celebration, we've found a way for you to show appreciation for your favorite nurse! San Diego Magazine is inviting people to join them in recognizing an outstanding nurse. All you have to do is nominate someone today, share your...
Today is #WorldBakingDay! Yes, people with kidney disease are limited to the bakery goods they can have. However, there are exceptions - especially when you can control the ingredients while making the treats yourself! We found some yummy recipes you can have for...
May is Nurses Month and the theme is Nurses Make a Difference to honor the varying roles of nurses and their positive impact on our lives. Nurses make a difference as trusted advocates who ensure individuals, families, and populations receive quality patient care...
Living with kidney disease can have a negative impact on your mental and emotional well-being. It can be overwhelming to think about taking medications, changing your diet, and how kidney disease will impact your family and work life. May is National Mental...
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...
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 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...
March 30th is National Doctors’ Day, an annual observance aimed at appreciating physicians who help save our lives everywhere. The holiday first started in 1933 in Winder, Georgia, and since then it’s been honored every year on March 30 which was the first...
