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10/08/2022

We have a few great markets left this season. If you know of a Beauty, Health or Wellness business that would like to be a vendor at the market this Sunday— it’s not too late! Message us!

03/31/2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwU5FZ9HpK4&feature=youtu.be

The CDC responds to questions and provides answers about Coronavirus from kidney patients and family members.

03/31/2020

Please beware of potential scams related to the stimulus checks.

04/23/2018

https://www.facebook.com/newsnowwarsaw/posts/1829729930382601

Indiana health officials are advising residents to get vaccinated for hepatitis A if their summer plans include visits to Kentucky or Michigan. The Department of Health says significant outbreaks of the liver-damaging hepatitis A virus have been reported in Kentucky and Michigan. The agency says Ken...

04/05/2018

There are different tests that healthcare professionals use to measure kidney function. Overall, these blood and urine tests are used to find out how well your kidneys are working, check for signs of kidney disease, and look for any changes in a person’s kidney health over time. The earlier kidney...

02/08/2018

As most of you have already heard, we are expecting 6-10 inches of snow (some models show 12” north of Hwy 6 in Laporte) starting tonighy and continuing unti Saturday morning.

Please be safe and if you find yourselves snowed in as a dialysis patient, please follow the Emergency diet plan! Call us with questions or concerns. Let us know as early as possible if you need to reschedule your treatment!

02/04/2018

LaPorte Co Alert: LaPorte County is under a Travel Advisory due to heavy snow.

Be careful out there!

01/16/2018

Just hold on....warm weather is just ahead!

01/12/2018

Please be careful if you are on the roads today!

01/03/2018

SNOWSTORM HEALTH:
Tips for People on Dialysis
IPRO End-Stage Renal Disease Network of the Ohio River Valley
Emergency Diet Guidelines

Restrict Fluids
• Fluids need to be restricted further. Intake of no more than 2 cups a day for three days should prevent symptoms of shortness of breath and fluid buildup.
• Drink only 4oz. of fluid with meals (total 1.5 cups fluid). This leaves ½ cup to take with medications.
• Incorporate phosphate binders into fluid allowance.
• Chew gum for thirst.
• Limit fresh fruit and vegetables. Keep a supply of canned fruit and no salt added vegetables on hand. Drain extra fluid from canned products. Always purchase “no salt added” canned vegetables, and if you have diabetes, purchase light or no-sugar added products.
Avoid Sodium
• Avoid table salt and salt substitutes
• Flavor/Season foods with fresh or powdered onion, garlic, spices, herb blends, vinegar or lemon juice.
Remember: Many products marked “low sodium” can also be high potassium. When buying packaged food, use the Nutrition Facts label to check salt/sodium content. Use the % DV to look for foods that are low in sodium and low in potassium (potassium is not always listed on food labels). Avoid “low sodium” foods which list “potassium chloride” on the ingredients label.
Avoid High-Potassium Foods
• Keep a list of high potassium foods on your refrigerator.
• Avoid high potassium fruits: e.g. apricots, bananas, dates, honeydew melon, kiwifruit, nectarine, oranges, orange juice, prunes, and raisins.
• Avoid high potassium vegetables: e.g. artichokes, avocado, fresh beets, Brussels sprouts, chard, “greens” (beet, collard, and mustard), okra, parsnips, potatoes, pumpkin, rutabagas, spinach, sweet potatoes, tomatoes and tomato sauce, winter squash, and yams.
• Other foods to avoid: Dairy products such as milk, pudding, cream soups, yogurt, ice cream, bran, dried beans, nuts, potato chips, salt substitute.
Tips: Purchase “light” or “no-sugar added” fruit such as pineapple, peaches, pears, mixed fruit (drain extra fluid from can). Read labels carefully (for low salt/sodium and low potassium) on any canned vegetables. Good choices are: string green beans, corn, carrots, peas, cauliflower or canned beets.
*Remember to review Emergency Diet Plan in your Duneland Dialysis Patient Handbook

Here is an additional resource on Preparing for Emergencies:

This meal plan is for you to use in case of an emergency or a natural disaster when you may not be able to attend dialysis.

01/03/2018

http://www.in.gov/dhs/traveladvisory/

01/03/2018

Here it comes folks! That LaPorte snow we all love to hate 😉

According to WNDU, LaPorte County is under a Winter Weather Warning from 1/3/18 3pm-1/5/18 7am CST. We could see 4-8 inches of snow with some areas receiving as much as 12". We all know LaPorte is right in that snow band be prepared for the worse!

We will keep you updated if there are any changes to your schedules as a result of this weather.

LaPorte County is currently under a Travel Watch. Please be safe out there!

The emergency diet and fluid management will be discussed coming up!