
In this section you will find information about fact sheets, a glossary of terms, online courses, Spanish resources, support, state-by-state resources, and other kidney resources.
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Renal Health Disparities
Hannah Bracamonte2026-02-09T15:42:50-05:00February 9th, 2026|Categories: eNews, Quality of Life, Resources, Staying Healthy, Treatment, What Causes Kidney Disease|
The word “disparity” is defined as a difference in level or treatment, especially, one that is seen as unfair. No matter what race, creed, or color, all patients should be treated fairly and equally! Many [...]
Habichuelas tiernas horneadas con parmesano
Hannah Bracamonte2026-01-09T14:36:10-05:00January 5th, 2026|Categories: Recipes, Spanish Materials, Staying Healthy, The Kidney Citizen|
Receta enviada por: JoEllen Ford, MS, RD, LDN Tiempo de preparación: 5 min Tiempo de cocción: 15 min Tiempo total: 20 min Porciones: 4 Ingredientes: 1 libra (aprox. 450 g) habichuelas tiernas (o judías [...]
2025 State Medigap Wins & 2026 Priorities
Hannah Bracamonte2026-01-09T14:31:53-05:00January 5th, 2026|Categories: Costs for Treatment, Dialysis, Kidney Transplant, Resources, The Kidney Citizen|
Elizabeth Lively, DPC Eastern Region Advocacy Director Pamela Zielske, DPC Western Region Advocacy Director DPC will continue to build on this momentum in the state Medigap arena in the 2026 [...]
Living Fully: My Journey with Peritoneal Dialysis
Hannah Bracamonte2026-01-09T14:20:35-05:00January 5th, 2026|Categories: Dialysis, In-Center Hemodialysis, Kidney Transplant, Peritoneal Dialysis, Quality of Life, Staying Healthy, Support, The Kidney Citizen, Treatment|
Dwan Dobson, DPC Patient Ambassador When I was first diagnosed with kidney failure in 2005, it felt like my life had been turned upside down overnight. One day I was working two [...]
Choosing the Right Path: My Journey with Home Hemodialysis
Hannah Bracamonte2026-01-09T14:01:19-05:00January 5th, 2026|Categories: Dialysis, Home Hemodialysis, In-Center Hemodialysis, Kidney Transplant, Quality of Life, Support, The Kidney Citizen, Treatment|
Amber Gardner, DPC Patient Ambassador When I was diagnosed with kidney failure in 2023, it came as a shock. I had gone to the doctor for high blood pressure, but soon learned [...]
Turning Trials into Triumph: A Journey with Kidney Disease
Hannah Bracamonte2026-01-09T13:48:41-05:00January 5th, 2026|Categories: Diagnosis of Kidney Disease, Dialysis, In-Center Hemodialysis, Kidney Transplant, Peritoneal Dialysis, Quality of Life, Support, The Kidney Citizen, Treatment, What Causes Kidney Disease|
Alethea Walls, DPC Board Member I've learned that living with kidney disease doesn't mean life stops - it just means you learn to live it differently. My journey with kidney disease began [...]











