Dialysis Patient Citizens

10/31/2025

🎃👻 No tricks, just the power of patient voices!

Are you or someone you know impacted by kidney disease or dialysis? Join the Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC) family and help advocate for better care, policies, and support nationwide.

From sharing your story to engaging with lawmakers, together we can make a spook-tacular difference. 🕸️

🗣️ Repost this and tag a friend who should join you in advancing DPC’s advocacy efforts!

🌐 Learn more & take action: https://www.dialysispatients.org/get-involved/

10/30/2025

Nevada SB 292 provides access for under-age 65 dialysis patients to purchase affordable Medigap insurance plans A, B and D at the same premium rate as those who are age 65.

This legislation impacts not only individuals who have just started dialysis and enrolled in Medicare Part B, but also includes a one-time, 6-month open enrollment window for dialysis patients who are already enrolled in Medicare Part B. This one-time open enrollment window began on October 1, 2025 and ends on April 1, 2026.

🔎 Check the diagram on our website to see if you could benefit from this new law: https://www.dialysispatients.org/news/upcoming-open-enrollment-deadlines-for-nevada-dialysis-patients/

10/29/2025

During the ongoing government shutdown, your benefits under entitlement programs such as Medicaid and Medicare do continue.

Funding for federal food assistance is set to expire on November 1. There are more than 40 million Americans, including many of our members, who benefit from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). We recognize that the days ahead may be difficult, and encourage you to reach out to your local food bank, which you can find by visiting FeedingAmerica.org and entering your zip code. You can also call 2-1-1 to find out what other resources may be available for you in your community, or you can find information for state agencies responsible for SNAP benefits at the link below. We also suggest contacting your local faith-based and community organizations that serve vulnerable individuals. We are monitoring the situation closely and urge lawmakers to come together to reopen the government.

Learn more on our website: https://www.dialysispatients.org/news/ongoing-government-shutdown/

The federal government is currently shut down due to a spending impasse in Congress over extending Affordable Care Act subsidies and restoring Medicaid cuts in H.R.1, the reconciliation bill passed in July. It is unclear how long the shutdown will last. The shutdown halts many of the federal governm...

10/29/2025

📅 November is full of opportunities to learn and connect with the DPC Education Center. Join us for upcoming events where you can hear from experts, ask questions, and explore key topics in kidney care.

As you prepare for the holiday season, don’t forget to check out our past sessions and kidney-friendly recipes to help you stay healthy while enjoying your celebrations.

👉 https://www.dpcedcenter.org/news-events/events/

10/27/2025

💡 Big news for both diabetes and kidney health: the pill Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) is now approved to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke, cardiovascular death) in adults with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk, including many with kidney disease.

💬 Let us know in the comments: if you’ve been living with diabetes and kidney disease, what changes (in mindset, management, hope) does this news bring for you?

Novo Nordisk announced its oral GLP-1 has been approved by the FDA to reduce risk for major adverse cardiovascular events in high-risk adults with type 2 diabetes.Approval of oral semaglutide (Rybelsus), which covers both the primary and secondary CVD prevention populations, was based on the positiv...

10/24/2025

🦠 This week is International Infection Prevention Week—a time to raise awareness about the importance of stopping the spread of infection.

Earlier this month, Dr. Scantlebury, a healthcare consultant for the DPC Education Center, hosted a Roundtable Talk on infection prevention strategies for the kidney care community, highlighting why taking action is crucial.

🎥 Watch it anytime, anywhere to learn more about the steps we can all take to keep each other safe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_-RbAmk89I

10/23/2025

Meet Danny Iniguez from Kingsburg, California. Danny shares his story of how access to private medical insurance gave him coverage that Medicare alone could not. Now, he’s urging his representatives—and others across the country—to protect patients from being pushed off private plans immediately after beginning dialysis.

💬 Want to make a difference, too?

👉 Learn more about our Patient Ambassador Program and how you can get involved:

https://www.dialysispatients.org/get-involved/patient-ambassadors/

10/20/2025

It’s International Infection Prevention Week!
For people living with kidney disease, infection prevention is a vital part of staying healthy — especially during dialysis treatments.
This week, we recognize the healthcare professionals, caregivers, and patients who work every day to keep infection risks low and safety a top priority.

💬 Share in the comments: What infection prevention habits help you feel safest during your dialysis care?

10/17/2025

It’s National Dialysis Technician Recognition Week!
Dialysis technicians play a vital role in keeping treatments safe and supporting patients every day.
Add a note in the comments to thank the techs who make a difference in kidney care! 💬

10/16/2025

Kidney disease impacts thousands of lives, but no one has to face it alone. By joining the DPC community, you can share your story, connect with fellow advocates, and help drive policy changes that prioritize patients' needs.

Together, we can make a real difference.

Learn how to get involved: https://www.dialysispatients.org/get-involved/

10/16/2025

Emotional well-being can have a huge impact on overall health. Check out some of the tips provided by DaVita Kidney Care and Fresenius Kidney Care, and let us know in the comments how you work on staying positive.

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How are you? The usual answers are: “I am okay” or “I am fine”. But, how are you really doing? Are you sad? Are you afraid? Are you depressed? Are you feeling anxious? Are you angry? Are you happy? Let us focus on emotional well-being. What is emotional well-being? Many scholars believe that...

10/15/2025