Innovative Renal Care West Jacksonville Dialysis Center

10/10/2025

Caring for your mind is part of caring for your health. Living with ESRD can sometimes bring stress, fatigue, or worry, and it is normal to feel that weight. Talk with your care team about support, lean on trusted friends or family, and build small routines that bring calm. On World Mental Health Day, we pause to recognize that mental well-being strengthens every step of the care journey.

10/06/2025

Health Care Supply Chain Week shines a light on the people who keep clinics running smoothly. From dialysis chairs to sterile supplies, every piece of equipment and every delivery matters. Behind each treatment is a chain of professionals working to make sure patients have what they need, when they need it. This week we recognize the planners, purchasers, drivers, and stock teams whose work often goes unseen but whose impact is felt at every treatment. Their dedication keeps care safe, steady, and ready for every patient who walks through the door.

10/04/2025

National Taco Day is a perfect moment to give taco night a kidney-friendly twist. Build flavor with the IRC Mexican Seasoning instead of extra salt. Top with the No Tomato Salsa for crunch and brightness without a sodium or potassium spike. If you want a cozy option, the Zesty Taco Soup delivers taco flavors in a measured cup. The IRC cookbook versions keep numbers in check: Mexican Seasoning about 10 mg sodium per teaspoon, No Tomato Salsa about 1 mg sodium per 2 tablespoons, and Zesty Taco Soup about 421 mg sodium per 1 cup. Rinse canned beans and corn as the recipe directs to keep minerals lower, and watch portions so your fluid goals stay on track. For more recipes visit: https://innovativerenal.com/patient/health-and-nutrition/nutrition/recipes/

10/02/2025

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time to celebrate progress and hope. American Cancer Society projects the number of U.S. breast cancer survivors will grow from about 4.3 million in 2025 to 5.3 million by 2035. More people are living beyond diagnosis, supported by advances in early detection and treatment. This month, join us in honoring survivors, supporting those in care, and remembering those we have lost.

10/01/2025

During Health Literacy Month, use “Ask Me 3” at your next visit so healthcare conversations become a clear plan you can follow at home and in clinic. Ask:
• What is my main problem?
• What do I need to do?
• Why is it important for me to do this?
Close the loop before you leave by repeating the plan in your own words and writing it down. Ask Me 3 is an Institute for Healthcare Improvement - IHI program designed to improve patient and provider communication and help you use health information in daily life. For more practical kidney-specific questions to bring with you, see this National Kidney Foundation guide:

Worried about kidney disease? Ask your doctor the right questions about your risk, treatments, and lifestyle changes to stay on top of your health.

10/01/2025

National Coffee Day is about starting your day with simple joy. The steam rising, the first sip, the familiar routine. If coffee fits into your care plan, enjoy it mindfully and rely on your care team to guide you on the amount that works safely with your treatments.

09/29/2025

World Heart Day reminds us the heart and kidneys are important teammates. Track your blood pressure, aim for your fluid plan, and swap one salty favorite for a heart-friendly option. Try these Sweet & Spicy Tortilla Chips from the Innovative Renal Cookbook. They are crisp, full of flavor, and only 128 mg of sodium per serving. Small steps, repeated, become real progress.

09/25/2025

National Neighbor Day highlights the strength that comes from looking out for one another. In our clinics, being a good neighbor can mean offering encouragement, trading stories, or sharing a laugh between treatments. Those simple moments of connection turn routine care into a circle of support.

09/25/2025

Some bring snacks, some bring stories, and some bring the kind of stubborn love that makes the hardest days lighter. Daughters carry all of that into our clinics, and National Daughters Day is a chance to celebrate the joy, grit, and heart they share with the people they love.

09/22/2025

Stay steady and independent with small, proven changes. For Falls Prevention Awareness Day, remember that more than one in four adults 65 and older falls each year, but most falls can be prevented. Build balance with simple daily movements, ask your care team to review any medicines that cause dizziness, schedule an eye and foot check, and make small home updates like better lighting, grab bars, and handrails. If you have fallen once, tell your care team so they can check why and help you stay steady on your feet.

09/22/2025

During National Advanced Practice Provider Week (September 22 to 26, 2025), Innovative Renal Care West Jacksonville Dialysis recognizes the more than 431,000 licensed nurse practitioners and 189,907 board-certified physician assistants delivering timely, high quality care across the country. To every APP on our teams and in our clinics, we applaud your expertise, compassion, and expert support.

09/19/2025

Ahoy, me hearties! September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Try a friendly “ahoy,” “avast,” or “yo-ho” to brighten a mate’s day in clinic or at home. Share a smile on the high seas of everyday life. 🏝️🦜⚔️