IPRO ESRD Network Program

10/13/2025

Empower Your Journey

Every step forward—big or small—is a victory worth celebrating. Empowerment comes from knowing you have the strength, the support, and the courage to keep moving toward your goals.

Remember: Your journey is uniquely yours. Own it, embrace it, and let every challenge fuel your growth. 🚀🌈

Atlanta area residents: sign up for the Empowering Your Journey Conference on October 19.


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10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day – Oct 10

Living with ESRD or undergoing dialysis can take a toll on your mental health. On this World Mental Health Day, let’s shine a light on the importance of emotional well-being for kidney patients.

Here are some tips to help manage stress and depression: ✅ Talk to someone you trust—don’t carry the burden alone
✅ Build a routine that includes rest and small joys
✅ Stay connected with your care team and ask for mental health support
✅ Practice mindfulness or gentle movement if possible
✅ Know that you are not alone

💬 Learn more and find support: https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/depression-and-dialysis



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Depression affects many people on dialysis. Learn about symptoms, causes, coping strategies, and how to access support and treatment.

09/29/2025

Support groups are like emotional lifelines—offering connection, understanding, and empowerment when people need it most. Whether you're facing a health challenge, grief, addiction, or mental health struggles.

Want help finding one that fits your needs or interests? Read this article: https://www.rsnhope.org/rsn-events/rsn-zoom-room-meetings/

09/26/2025

Dialysis patients face a higher risk of serious infections—yet one of the simplest and most effective ways to stay safe starts at your fingertips. The CDC brochure “Preventing Infection is in YOUR Hands" shows exactly when you should clean your hands—whether it's before and after caring for your access site or after everyday activities like gardening, shopping, eating out, or even using an ATM. Germs are everywhere—but your hands don’t have to be.

Take a moment today to download, view, or share the full brochure here:https://www.cdc.gov/dialysis-safety/media/pdfs/hemodialysis-hand-hygiene-brochure-508.pdf

09/25/2025

Food safety begins with healthy habits.

Practicing these four steps to food safety can help lower your chances of getting sick!:
Clean surfaces
Separate food to ensure it is safe to eat
Cook food to safe internal temperatures
Chill perishable items promptly

Learn how you can prepare your food safely here: https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/superfoods

09/24/2025

Herbs are savory plants used for flavoring food.

Why are herbs a superfood?
1. They add delicious flavor to your meals without needing extra salt
2. Herbs are affordable and can be found both dried or fresh—perfect for any budget!
3. They’re super easy to grow, whether in a pot on your windowsill or right in your garden
4. You’ll find so many different types of herbs, available individually or in tasty blends
5. And don’t forget, you can enjoy herbs as a soothing and refreshing tea too!

Read more here: https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/superfoods

09/23/2025

💚Considering a kidney transplant?💚

If you’re living with kidney disease, you may have wondered whether a kidney transplant is the right option for you. A transplant can improve your quality of life, give you more freedom from dialysis, and help you feel more energized. Yet there are a few things to consider:

Your overall health and readiness for surgery
Availability of a living or deceased donor
Potential risks and benefits
Long-term care and medications after transplant

Every journey is unique, so it’s important to talk with your healthcare team about whether a transplant is the best choice for your health and lifestyle. Join us on our next live webinar today, Tuesday, September 23 at 6 pm.

A kidney transplant isn’t the right path for everyone, but it could be a life-changing option. 💙 Read more here: https://bit.ly/4majnDO

09/22/2025

🚨 Why fall prevention is vital:
- It is the leading cause of injury
- It causes hospitalizations, ER visits, fractures, and disabilities
- Those who fall suffer from a loss of independence

Fall prevention isn’t just about avoiding accidents—it’s about preserving dignity, independence, and well-being. Want help creating a fall-proof checklist for your home or loved one? Here is a toolkit to help in the process: https://www.ncoa.org/page/falls-prevention-awareness-week-toolkit/

09/19/2025

Come join us at the next Patient Facility Representative Alliance Meeting held the first Thursday of every month. Click this link when you want to join the meeting: https://bit.ly/3RkspB3

09/18/2025

How do eggs earn their “superfood” status?

For kidney patients, eggs—particularly egg whites—are a nutritional powerhouse: they provide high-quality protein, are low in phosphorus, and are easy on the kidneys. Eggs deliver renal-friendly nutrition that promotes healing and strength without overburdening the body.

🥚 Nutritional Benefits for Kidney Health:
- High-quality protein
- Low in sodium and potassium
- Rich in vitamins and nutrients (vitamins A, D, E, K, and B vitamins [especially B12 and folate])

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4oZGeUZ

09/17/2025

📢 You’re Invited! 📢
Join us for an upcoming Webinar on Exploring Simultaneous 🖥️✨

🗓 Date: September 17th, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 pm
📍 Where: https://tinyurl.com/SPKWebinar

This session will cover:
✅ Risks and Benefits of SPK
✅ Criteria for Patient Selection
✅ Role of the dialysis team

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and ask questions! We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

09/16/2025

Ah, fall—the season of pumpkin spice, football games, and cozy sweaters. But along with all the good stuff comes something a little less fun: flu season. Getting your flu shot is a smart move to protect yourself and those around you. By getting vaccinated before or during the flu season, and combining that with everyday habits like handwashing, you’re doing your part to keep your community healthy. Read more here: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevention/index.html