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    1. About Kidney Disease
      1. OVERVIEW
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      7. In-Center Hemodialysis
      8. Transplant
      9. Insurance & Managing Costs
      10. Choosing Not to Treat
    3. Life On Dialysis
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      1. About Kidney Disease
        1. Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease
          1. Symptoms
          2. Risk Factors
          3. Causes
          4. Diagnosis and Testing
          5. GFR Calculator
        2. Kidney Disease Stages
          1. Stage 1
          2. Stage 2
          3. Stage 3
          4. Stage 4
          5. Stage 5
        3. What Is a Nephrologist?
        4. What to Expect with CKD
        5. Kidney Disease Management
          1. Kidney Diet Basics
          2. CKD Medications
          3. Your Kidney Care Team
          4. Diabetes
          5. High Blood Pressure
        6. Understanding Acute Kidney Injury
          1. Acute Kidney Injury Treatment and Recovery
        7. How Kidneys Work
        8. Take a FREE CLASS on Kidney Disease
      2. Treatments
        1. Dialysis Basics
          1. How Does a Hemodialysis Machine Work
          2. Starting Dialysis
          3. Types of Dialysis Access
          4. Your Care Plan
          5. Dialysis Medications
          6. Monitoring Your Lab Results
        2. Benefits of Home Dialysis
        3. Home Peritoneal Dialysis
          1. What to Expect
          2. Getting Prepared
          3. PD Access
          4. PD Training
          5. PD Monitoring
          6. Your Care Team
        4. Home Hemodialysis
          1. What to Expect
          2. Getting Prepared
          3. HD Training
          4. HD Monitoring
          5. Your Care Team
        5. Sign up to Talk to a Home Dialysis Expert
        6. In-Center Hemodialysis
          1. In-Center Treatment Options
          2. What to Expect
          3. Types of Vascular Access for Hemodialysis
          4. Your Care Team
          5. How to Choose a Center
        7. Transplant
          1. Finding a Kidney Donor
          2. Considering Kidney Donation
        8. Insurance & Managing Costs
          1. Understanding Medicare Coverage
          2. Understanding Medicare Advantage
          3. Understanding Employer Plans
        9. Choosing Not to Treat
      3. Life On Dialysis
        1. Your Emotional Health While on Dialysis
          1. Managing Your Emotions
          2. Talking About Dialysis
          3. Intimacy
          4. Body Image and Dialysis
          5. Building Your Dialysis Support Network
        2. Staying Engaged
          1. Tips for Working While on Dialysis
          2. In-Center Activities
          3. Hobbies
        3. Staying Healthy
          1. Managing Your Time on Dialysis
          2. Dialysis & Exercise
          3. Weight Management
          4. Avoiding Infection
          5. Managing Multiple Conditions
          6. Fighting the Flu
        4. Dialysis Travel Services and Information
        5. Tips for Loved Ones
          1. In-Center Hemodialysis
          2. At-Home Hemodialysis
          3. At-Home Peritoneal Dialysis
        6. PatientHub
      4. Recipes & Nutrition
        1. Recipes
        2. Managing Your Diet
          1. Eating Well on a CKD Diet
          2. Eating Well on a Dialysis Diet
          3. Salt and Kidney Disease
          4. Potassium and Kidney Disease
          5. Phosphorus and Kidney Disease
          6. Talking With Your Dietitian
        3. Fluid Management on Dialysis
        4. Dialysis Diet Planning
          1. Kidney-Friendly Shopping
          2. Eating Out
          3. Holiday Diet Tips
          4. A Chef’s Advice | Chef Aaron McCargo on Kidney Friendly Meals
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      Important Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Your Health

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      Your health and safety are our top priority. Fresenius Kidney Care is dedicated to providing you with the highest-quality care and support in every circumstance. The coronavirus (COVID-19) situation has been changing quickly, and we will continue to provide updated information as it becomes available.

      COVID-19 Updates

      • Understanding the Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines

        view | download | Spanish The best way to protect yourself and those around you is to get fully vaccinated and continue following safety guidelines. Talk to your care team about receiving the vaccine during your next in-center appointment.
      • A Letter From Our Experts

        view | download | Spanish The COVID-19 pandemic has lasted far longer than anyone thought possible. With variants continuing to spread quickly, it is more important than ever for us all to stay safe and protect ourselves. Learn more about how vaccination with two or more booster doses lowered the risk of death from COVID-19.
      • COVID-19 Vaccines Receive FDA Authorizations (podcast)

        listen now Explore the groundbreaking science behind the emergency approval of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines on our Field Notes podcast.
      • Booster Shots for People with CKD (podcast)

        listen now Hear Dr. Jeffrey Hymes explain why boosters are necessary, why they are safe, and why they are so effective at protecting our patients.


      Protecting your health as you continue dialysis treatment

      We are taking significant steps to reduce the chance of transmission of COVID-19 both in our dialysis centers and for any home visits. To learn how we’re working to keep you safe, please see our policies and procedures both for people on dialysis and for our care teams.

      Learn about in-center dialysis and coronavirus.

      If you’re on in-center dialysis during COVID-19

      Staying on track with your in-center dialysis treatments is a very important part of being your healthiest and feeling your best. Find out how you can protect your health while visiting the center, look after your wellbeing, and get tips for adjusting to spending more time at home. Plus, learn about telehealth options and which care team appointments you may be able to have by phone or video conference.
      Learn More About In-Center Dialysis and Covid-19
      Learn about home dialysis and coronavirus.

      If you’re on home dialysis during COVID-19

      Continuing your home dialysis treatments during COVID-19 may require you to do a little extra planning, so you can make sure you have everything you need right at home. Learn how you can take steps to stay safe, protect your health, and make sure you're prepared with supplies and food. Plus, find out about your telehealth options. To limit possible exposure to COVID-19, you may be able to have some care team appointments over the phone or by video conference instead of in the center.
      Learn More About Home Dialysis and Covid-19

      4 steps you can take to stay safe

      The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that people with underlying medical conditions—including people with chronic kidney disease or on dialysis, people with diabetes, and people ages 65 and older—are at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

      Following these simple steps can limit your exposure to COVID-19 infection:

      1. Stay home as much as possible
        The best way to stay safe is to avoid being around people who are sick with COVID-19 or carrying COVID-19 and not showing any symptoms. If you must go out for dialysis or medical appointments, follow the guidelines for social distancing and stay at least 6 feet away from other people at all times.
      2. Wash your hands often
        Use soap and water, and wash for at least 40–60 seconds. If soap isn’t available, use a hand sanitizer that’s at least 60% alcohol.
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      Proper handwashing technique

      Good hand hygiene helps reduce the spread of COVID-19 and prevent infection. Learn how to wash your hands the right way.
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      1. Stock up on medications, food, and supplies
        Make sure you have enough medications, kidney-friendly food, and medical supplies to last you 6 days. It’s best to have these items delivered to your home so you can avoid going out. You can also ask a friend or family member to help you get what you need.
        FIND OUT HOW TO GET PREPARED
      2. Get support when you need it
        If you need help at any time, please reach out to your social worker or another care team member to get the answers or assistance you need. We are here for you!
        LEARN HOW YOUR SOCIAL WORKER CAN HELP
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      TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH WITH THE COVID-19 VACCINE!

      People on dialysis are at higher risk for COVID-19 complications. Vaccines have been authorized by the FDA and CDC data suggests they are safe and highly effective. Be prepared to protect yourself, and learn more from the CDC.
      DOWNLOAD VACCINE FACTS NOW
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      KEEP OUR COMMUNITY SAFE

      Protect yourself and others by wearing a mask at your dialysis center. The CDC still recommends masks be worn in healthcare settings. It is especially important for people with weakened immune systems, like those on dialysis.
      Let your doctor know if you are feeling unwell.

      WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK YOU ARE SICK

      Contact your doctor immediately if you feel unwell, have shortness of breath, or have a fever at or above 100.0º F.
      Learn about hand hygiene techniques.

      REMEMBER TO WASH YOUR HANDS: 

      • Every time you blow your nose, cough, or sneeze
      • After you use the restroom
      • Before you eat or prepare food
      • After contact with pets
      • Before and after caring for another person
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      How COVID-19 affects people with kidney disease

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      People on dialysis for kidney disease and people living with health conditions that can contribute to kidney disease, such as high blood pressure and diabetes, need to know that they are at a higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19. While the direct impact of COVID-19 on kidney disease is not fully understood, research suggests there are some complications that people with kidney disease may experience.
      LEARN HOW TO LOWER YOUR RISK OF COVID-19 WITH KIDNEY DISEASE

      TIPS FOR CARE PARTNER SAFETY DURING COVID-19

      If you’re caring for someone with kidney disease, it’s important to take extra precautions to reduce the risk of infection for yourself and your loved ones.
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      Frequent questions about COVID-19 and kidney disease

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      We‘re all learning how to cope with COVID-19 and how it impacts our daily lives. It‘s understandable to have questions like: How does COVID-19 spread? Should I get tested for COVID-19? What should I do if someone in my home gets sick with COVID-19? Fresenius Kidney Care is committed to providing you with the answers during this uncertain time and ensuring the safety of people living with chronic kidney disease.
      GET ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT COVID-19

      COVID-19 HOME CARE TIPS

      Find out how you can cope with mild illness due to COVID-19 and reduce further spread by following these best practices at home.
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      COPING WITH STRESS & ANXIETY

      It is completely normal to have feelings of anxiety or depression as you work through times of uncertainty and change. 
      GET TIPS FOR EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
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