Independent Dialysis Foundation - IDF

12/10/2025

🎉 Happy 90th Birthday to Dr. John Sadler! 🎉

Today, we celebrate not only a milestone birthday, but the incredible legacy of the IDF’s founder — a visionary whose dedication to advancing dialysis care has transformed the lives of countless patients and families.

Dr. Sadler, your leadership and commitment to building dialysis clinics focused on compassionate, high-quality patient care laid the foundation for the organization we are proud to be part of today. Your work continues to guide us as we strive to uphold the standards and values you set decades ago.

To honor you, our staff has put together a special video — birthday wishes from those who carry your mission forward every day. 💙

Please join us in celebrating Dr. John Sadler’s extraordinary 90 years — and in wishing him many more filled with health, joy, and inspiration.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Sadler! 🎂✨

12/04/2025

We have a rare opening in our clinic in Oakland Maryland in Garrett County. Please share.

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11/27/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at IDF! 🦃

Today, while many gather with family and enjoy a holiday feast, we’re especially thankful for our incredible patients whose strength and positivity inspire us every single day.

We’re also deeply grateful for our amazing dialysis team members who are here in the units today—working through the holiday so our patients can receive the life-sustaining care they need. Your dedication doesn’t go unnoticed. Thank you for being the heart of what we do. ❤️

To everyone celebrating: may your day be filled with warmth, good food (that fits your renal diet, of course!), and the love of those around you.

We’re thankful for YOU—our patients, families, and staff—who make this clinic feel like family. 🧡

11/11/2025

On this Veterans Day, we salute the brave men and women who have served our country with honor and sacrifice.

At IDF, we’re proud to care for veterans who continue to inspire us with their resilience every single day—and we’re equally honored to have veterans on our own team, from physicans to nurses to technicians to administrative staff, who bring that same dedication to every shift.

Thank you for your service, yesterday and today. ❤️🤍💙

11/04/2025

🌈🖍️ COLOR US SPOOK-TACULAR! 🖍️🌈

The crew at Chestnut Square Dialysis Center just cray-on the Halloween fun last week! 🎃✨

Our amazing staff transformed into a GIANT box of Crayola crayons — because nothing says "team spirit" like matching pointy hats and vibrant vibes! 💛❤️💚💙💜

From dialysis to drawing smiles, we’re here to color your world a little brighter — even on spooky days! 😄

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10/31/2025

10/30/2025

💙 Supporting Our Dialysis Family During the Government Shutdown 💙

At IDF, we know that uncertain times can create extra stress for both our patients and our team members. If the government shutdown is affecting your household, please know you’re not alone — we’re here to support you.

Our priority is your health and well-being, both in and outside the clinic. We’ve gathered local food resources that can help during this time: Follow the link to a full list of resources.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EsKSeJ_vpWGMkte4xhXNIoUCdInMx0uv/view?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ALferHxPLIilC6oGXAPuvsqacTR_1R0C/view?usp=drive_link

💬 If you’re struggling, please reach out to our social worker — we’ll connect you with available assistance programs.

Together, we’ll get through this — one treatment, one day, one act of kindness at a time. 💙

10/21/2025

Last week IDF-UMMC celebrated their amazing Techs during National Nephrology Technician Week

10/15/2025

Happy National Dialysis Technician Week! IDF Parkview Center kicked it off with a stacked celebration breakfast at the clinic – think fluffy pancakes, crispy bacon and eggs, and enough coffee to power a dialysis machine! 😋 Our amazing techs devoured it all like champs... and now they're back saving lives like it's no big deal! 💪🩸
Who else could handle a feast that epic and still rock their shifts? YOU GUYS ARE LEGENDS! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your non-stop dedication. We couldn't do it without you! ❤️

10/15/2025

At IDF, clean hands = stronger protection! For our dialysis patients, hand hygiene is a lifesaver – it slashes infection risks & keeps treatments safe. 💪
Quick Tip: Wash for 20 seconds (sing "Happy Birthday" twice!) or use sanitizer with 60%+ alcohol.
Join us in the fight against germs! Share your handwashing hack below 👇

10/14/2025

🌟We are Celebrating Dialysis Technician Recognition Week🌟

🤩🔧IDF has a group of Machine Technicians behind-the-scenes, managing and troubleshooting the center’s many machines and systems. They work on everything from dialysis equipment to water treatment, and more.

Machine Technicians have specific roles and responsibilities that differ greatly, but everything they do has the same ultimate purpose — improving safety and enhancing quality of life for every patient, every day.