Note: Newer articles are listed first in each topic, sorted by date, with most recent first.
Newer entries are preceded by month and year. We're updating older entries as time allows.
Those not yet updated remain in alphabetical order.
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Topic | News Bulletins and Resources |
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A copy of the letter we send to all new patients |
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Access | See Vascular Access |
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Advance Directives |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
March 2009: Advance Directive Resources; National Healthcare Decision Day April 16, 2009
Advance Directives
National Healthcare Decisions Day April 16, 2008
Planning Ahead (go to page 4 of this link)
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Anemia |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
Just the Facts: Anemia (English) (español)
Understanding Lab Values - iKidney
Understanding Why You Need Iron - iKidney
October 2009: Free Anemia Education Conference Call November 4, 2009
May 2008: AAKP HealthLine Programs on Treatment Options and Anemia
May 2007: New Anemia Brochure from AAKP
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Blood Pressure | See Hypertension |
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Bone Health |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
Medicare Covers Bone Mass Measurement
Renal Osteodystrophy - NIH (more info)
Surgeon General's Report on Bone Health
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Buttonhole | See Vascular Access |
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Cannulation | See Vascular Access |
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Caregivers |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
Caregiver's Self-Assessment Questionnaire (English)
(español) (more info)
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Catheter | See Vascular Access |
Chronic Kidney Disease
(pre-ESRD) |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
October 2008: CMS Open Door Forum on CKD Patient Education Coverage
CDC/NKF Program for CKD screening
"Home Dialysis: Your Life, Your Hope, Your Choice" DVD from MEI
NIH National Kidney Disease Education Program (more info)
Family Health & Kidney Expo October 27, 2007 in Seattle
New NIDDK Patient Education Resources
NKDEP Family Reunion Initiative
Two CKD Screenings in Oregon in March 2008
World Kidney Day March 13, 2008
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Colds | See Flu |
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Complaints | See Grievances |
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Consumer News | See Newsletters |
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Depression | See Mental Health |
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Diabetes |
See our comprehensive annotated list of
Patient Education Materials
(more info)
American Diabetes Association (English)
(español)
Diabetes In Control Newsletter
Diabetic Kidney Problems - NIH
Diabetes PHD (Personal Health Decisions)
Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation Educational Brochures
June 2010: Diabetes Patients: NKF Educational Conference Calls
August 2009: Glucose Monitoring Inaccuracies with GDH-PQQ Test Strips
February 2008: New NIDDK Patient Education Resources
2006: Foot Care for People with Diabetes
2006: Medicare Diabetes Coverage Expanded for 2007
2004: Exercise Prescription for Diabetes (go to page 6 of this link)
2004: Foot Care for Diabetic Patients
(more info)
2004: Kidney School Nutrition Module for Diabetic Persons (Module 9 of this link)
(more info)
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Dialysis Adequacy |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
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Dialysis Facilities |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
Dialysis Facility Compare
November 2008: Dialysis Facility Compare Revisions
November 2008: Helpful Things to Know
Dialysis Facility Compare Evaluation (more info)
Facilities Worldwide
Locate a Facility
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Diet | See Nutrition |
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Disaster Planning | See Emergency Preparedness |
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Drugs |
See also Medicare Drug Coverage
See also News Bulletins on Recalls & Warnings
Partnership for Prescription Assistance (English) (español) or 1-888-477-2669
February 2009: CellCept and Myfortic Medication Guides
2005: Office for Oregon Health Policy and Research (more info)
2005: Public Citizen drug website (more info)
2005: Renagel Patient Assistance Program
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Education |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
See also Patient Empowerment
Northwest Renal Network Network Consumer News
NIH Medline Plus (English) (español)
June 2010: Diabetes Patients: NKF Educational Conference Calls
January 2010: Resources on Patient Adherence
January 2010: Spanish-Language Version of Free Educational Material Order Form
October 2009: Free Anemia Education Conference Call November 4, 2009
September 2009: H1N1 (Swine) Flu Tutorial from NIH MedlinePlus
September 2009: NKF Coffee House Conversation on Emergency Preparedness September 15, 2009
July 2009: Free HealthLine Educational Session on Protein and Sodium July 29, 2009
June 2009: Free AAKP HealthLine Patient Education on Vitamin D
April 2009: New Network Web Page on H1N1 ("Swine") Flu
March 2009: Free HealthLine Teleconference on Transplantation 101
January 2009: NKF Patient Education Symposium in Portland in March
December 2008: Patient Education Materials List Updated on Network Website
November 2008: Newsletter for Patients on New Federal Rules
November 2008: Helpful Things to Know
October 2008: CMS Open Door Forum on CKD Patient Education Coverage
August 2008: Patient Advisory Committee Recommends Website Resources for Patients
June 2008: AAKP Patient Survey on Treatment Option Education Due July 2, 2008
May 2008: AAKP HealthLine Programs on Treatment Options and Anemia
March 2008: AAKP HealthLine Free Educational Conference Calls
February 2008: New NIDDK Patient Education Resources
February 2008: NKF 2008 Patient Education Symposium Registration
January 2008: NKF 2008 Patient Education Symposium March 16 at Portland Airport
2007: "Home Dialysis: Your Life, Your Hope, Your Choice" DVD from MEI
2007: Hope Street NKF Patient Education and Empowerment Program
2007: KidneyTalk Online Audio Talks from RSN
2007: March is National Kidney Month
2007: Patients Educating Patients and Professionals Seeking Volunteer Speakers
2007: Renal Support Network Launches KidneyTimes Online Library
2006: Fistula Educational Materials Index
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Emergency Preparedness |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
See also our Emergency Preparedness page.
For Pandemic Influenza see Flu
Preparing for Emergencies: A Guide for People on Dialysis:
(English)
(español)
(more info)
The Role of the Network During an Emergency or Diasaster Situation
What if a Disaster Happens Here?
January 2010: Disaster Preparedness Information from FEMA
December 2009: Building an Emergency Supply Kit
September 2009: NKF Coffee House Conversation on Emergency Preparedness September 15, 2009
March 2009: Patient Newsletter on Emergency Preparedness
October 2008: Patient Disaster Info - Getting Prescriptions and Medical Care
August 2008: Website Updates on Patient Disaster Preparation
December 2006: Are You Prepared? (see page 3 of this link)
April 2008: Coping with Trauma and Disaster
October 2007: Questions to Ask Your Dialysis Unit Today (see page 6 of this link)
2005: Hurricane Relief
2005: KIWY Medical Information Form
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Employment |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
See also Paying for Treatment
December 2008: Vocational Rehabilitation Toolkit
(more info)
December 2008: State Vocational Rehabilitation Offices
December 2008: 2009 Social Security Changes
February 2008: Remaining Active with Kidney Disease
2006: Keeping Your Job When You Need Dialysis
2006: Would You Like to Return to Work? (see page 2 of this link)
2005: Just the Facts: Rehabilitation (English) (español)
2003: A Kidney Patient's Guide to Working and Paying for Treatment
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Empowerment | See Patient Empowerment |
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End of Life | See Advance Directives |
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en español |
June 2010: Acceso vascular para hemodiálisis
January 2010: Materiales Educativos Gratuitos
April 2009: New Network Web Page on H1N1 ("Swine") Flu
March 2009: New Introductory Brochure on Fístula Arteria Venosa
December 2008: Patient Education Materials List Updated on Network Website
December 2008: Cobertura de recetas médicas de Medicare
December 2008: Medicare y Usted 2009
December 2008: El papel de la red del noroeste en el manejo de quejas y protestas
2003: Auto-evalución de cuidadores (más información)
Cobertura de Medicare para recetas médicas: Cómo inscribirse
Comprendiendo Sus opciones de aplacacion de hemodialisis
Conozca sus opciones de hemodiálisis
¡Cuidado! La diabetes y la presión arterial alta pueden causar enfermedades de los riñones
Datos sobre los próximos nuevos beneficios en Medicare (más información)
Diabetes
La diabetes y los Latinos (American Diabetes Association en español)
Diálisis - Institutos Nacionales de la Salud (más información)
La enfermedad de los riñones
La enfermedad renal en la diabetes
Enfermedades digestivus
Enfermedades renales y urológicas
Fistula: la alternativa mejor
Indice de filtración glomerular: una juia para pacientes
Información esencial: Acceso vascular
Información esencial: Anemia
Información esencial: Cómo enfrentar la depresión
Información esencial: Cómo hablar con su equipo de atención médica
Información esencial: Ejercicio físico durante toda la vida
Información esencial: El dializador
Información esencial: Líquido y diálisis
Información esencial: Problemas del cabello y de la piel por la diálisis
Información esencial: Rehabilitación
Información esencial: Síndrome de piernas inquietas
Información esencial: Tener una hemodiálisis adecuada
Información esencial: Viajes con diálisis
¡Inquietudes! ¿Preguntas? ¡Problemas! ¿Informacion?
Insuficiencia renal: cómo escoger el tratamiento que más le conviene
Línea de la ayuda del teléfono 1-866-300-2900 (más información)
El mostrador de nutrición
Oficina de Salud de las Minorías
Partnership for Prescription Assistance 1-888-477-2669
Las piedras en los riñones
Plan de la AAKP para el paciente
El Programa Nacional de Educación sobre Enfermedad Renal
Prepárese para emergencias: Una guia para personas en diálisis (más información)
¿Que es su acceso-abilidad? (más información)
Recursos para cómo enfrentar un desastre
Los riñones y su functionamiento
La tensión arterial alta y la enfermedad de los riñones
Usando el método de "buttonhole" para su fistula
Vacuna desactivada contra influenza
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Exercise |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
November 2008: Helpful Things to Know
February 2008: New Network Consumer News on Remaining Active
2005: Just the Facts: Exercise for Life (English) (español)
2005: NIH SeniorHealth Exercise for Older Adults
2004: Exercise Prescription for Diabetes (go to page 6 of this link)
2002: Matthew Taylor Pulls More Than His Own Weight
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Finance | See Paying for Treatment |
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Fistula | See Vascular Access |
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Flu |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
January 2010: National Influenza Vaccination Week January 10-15, 2010
November 2009: H1N1 Flu Update from CMS
October 2009: Flu.gov and Other Resources
September 2009: H1N1 (Swine) Flu Tutorial from NIH MedlinePlus
May 2009: Additional H1N1 Swine Flu Resources
April 2009: New Network Web Page on H1N1 ("Swine") Flu
April 2009: Swine Flu Links
April 2009: CDC Recommends Pneumococcal Vaccine
December 2008: December 8-14 is National Influenza Vaccination Week
2007: Three Very Important Vaccinations (see page 8 of this link)
2006: Avian or Bird Flu
2006: Important Immunizations
2006: National Influenza Vaccination Week 2006
2006: Pandemic Influenza
2006: Patient Education Materials for 2006-7 Flu Season
2005: Flu Shot Priority Expires October 24, 2005
2004: CDC Influenza Vaccination Recommendations 2004-05 (more info)
2004: FluMist NOT recommended for Kidney Patients or People Close to Them
2004: Important News About Flu Shots for People with Medicare (more info)
2004: Influenza and Pneumonia Vaccinations for ESRD Patients (more info)
2002: 'Tis the Season... Is It Cold or Is It Flu? (go to page 8 of this link)
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Fluids | See Nutrition |
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Foot Care | See Diabetes |
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Graft | See Vascular Access |
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Grievances |
See also Rights and Responsibilities
February 2009: New Patient Newsletter on Voicing Concerns
December 2008: State Survey Agency Contacts
2007: Concerns! Questions? Problems! Information?
2007: Grievance Protocol Guide for Kidney Patients
2007: Letter we send to all new patients
2007: New Network Grievance/Complaint Package and Facility Posters (more info)
2006: We Are Here to Help (see page 3 of this link)
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Healthcare Disparities |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
2008: Organizations Working to Eliminate Healthcare Disparities
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Help Line |
2007: RSN Toll-Free Patient-to-Patient HOPEline
2004: American Kidney Fund Telephone Help Line:
English 1-800-638-8299 español 1-866-300-2900 (more info)
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Hemodialysis |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
See also Home Dialysis, Treatment Options
AAKP HealthLine Programs on Treatment Options and Anemia
Anxious about Needles? (see page 7 of this link)
Are You Shortening Your Dialysis Time? (see page 2 of this link)
Just the Facts: The Dialysis Machine (English) (español)
Just the Facts: Fluid and Dialysis (English) (español)
Just the Facts: Getting Enough Hemodialysis (English) (español)
Just the Facts: Skin and Hair Problems on Dialysis (English) (español)
Monitoring Your Hemodialysis Treatment (go to page 3 of this link)
Should I Eat on Dialysis? (see page 5 of this link)
Understanding Your Hemodialysis Options (AAKP - in English and Spanish)
What Is Your Treatment Modality? (see page 5 of this link)
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Hepatitis | See Flu |
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High Blood Pressure | See Hypertension |
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Home Dialysis |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
See also Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Treatment Options
AAKP HealthLine Programs on Treatment Options and Anemia
Home Dialysis Central (more info)
Home Dialysis Central Newsletter
"Home Dialysis: Your Life, Your Hope, Your Choice" DVD from MEI
Home Hemodialysis - A Patient Perspective (see page 5 of this link)
Maps of US Home Dialysis Coverage
NKF Brochure on Home Hemodialysis
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Hope |
Hope Street Patient Education and Empowerment Program
RSN Teen Proms
RSN Toll-Free Patient-to-Patient HOPEline
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Hurricane Relief |
AAKP Hurricane Katrina Relief Grants
AKF Hurricane Relief Grants
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Hypertension |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
High Blood Pressure - NIH (more info)
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Immunization | See Flu |
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Infection |
See also Flu
The Importance of Washing Your Access
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Influenza | See Flu |
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Kidney Disease (pre-ESRD) | See Chronic Kidney Disease |
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Kidney School |
Consumer News Introduction (go to page 2 of this link)
Free Educational Materials for National Kidney Month from Life Options and Kidney School
Nutrition Module (Module 9 on this link) (more info)
Print Versions of Kidney School (Introduction and Modules 1-8)
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Labs |
Understanding Lab Values - iKidney
Understanding Why You Need Iron - iKidney
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Life Options |
See also Patient Empowerment, Kidney School
Just the Facts series in English and Spanish
Life Options Rehabilitation Program
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Liquids | See Nutrition |
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Living Well |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
See also Patient Empowerment
October 2009: Patient Newsletter on Quality of Life
November 2008: Newsletter for Patients on New Federal Rules
AAKP says you can!
Coping Effectively: A Guide for Patients and Their Families
ikidney's Lifestyle Tips
Life Options Kidney School (more info)
Life Options Showcase of Ideas for People on Dialysis
RSN Teen Proms
Who says you can’t live a long, happy and productive life with dialysis?
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Long Term Care |
NKF Checklist for Evaluating Long-Term Care Reesidential Care for CKD Patients
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Medical Records | See Privacy |
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Medicare |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
See also Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
October 2008: CMS Open Door Forum on CKD Patient Education Coverage
Medicare & You 2006
Medicare Basics: A Guide for Family and Friends of People with Medicare
Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman Open Door Forum
Medicare Benefits Checkup website
Medicare Coverage of Kidney Dialysis and Kidney Transplant Services
Medicare Covers Bone Mass Measurement
Medicare-Medicaid Relationship Brochure
Medicare Modernization Update
Medicare Ombudsman
Medicare Website
New Medicare Website
Your Medicare Rights and Protections
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Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Medicare Part D) |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
November 2008: Helpful Things to Know
2007 Open Enrollment Period November 15-December 31, 2006
AARP Q&A Booklet
Application for Financial Help with Medicare Drug Plan Costs
Copayment Help from Healthwell Foundation
Cost Estimator
Drug Plan Finder
Drug Plan Finder Video Webcast
Helping the Homeless Obtain Medicare Drug Coverage
Identity Theft Prevention
Kidney Medicare Drugs Awareness and Education Initiative
Landscape of Local Plans
Marketing Changes for Medicare Drug Benefit
"Medicare & You 2006" Errata
Medicare Drug Act (English) (español) (more info)
Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage (see page 4 of this link)
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage: How to Join a Medicare Drug Plan
More Medicare Drug Coverage Tools
A National Conversation - Friends and Family First
New Medicare Drug Coverage Tools For Medicare Beneficiaries
Outreach Toolkit (more info)
Patient Mailings
Phone Scam
PowerPoint Presentation
Prescription Drug Plan Finder
Quick Fact Sheets (more info)
Remaining Active with Kidney Disease
Scenarios
Social Security Information (more info)
State-Specific Plans
Tips for Beneficiaries to Help Cover Medicare Drug Coverage Gap
Updated Information Packet Comparing Medicare Part D Drug Plans for 2008
Your Guide to Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
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Meetings |
June 2010: Diabetes Patients: NKF Educational Conference Calls
February 2010: AAKP 2010 Annual Convention in Tampa in September
October 2009: AAKP Seeks Speakers Bureau Volunteers and Presentation Ideas for 2010 Convention
June 2009: Nominations for Extraordinary-Service Awards at AAKP Annual Convention
March 2009: AAKP Seeks Nominations for Board of Directors
January 2009: NKF Patient Education Symposium in Portland in March
July 2008: Free RSN Regional Patient Lifestyle Meeting in Seattle Area August 17
AAKP Annual Convention in DC in August 28-31, 2008
AAKP 2007 Annual Convention
Family Health & Kidney Expo October 27, 2007 in Seattle
NKF 2008 Patient Education Symposium March 16 at Portland Airport
NKF 2008 Patient Education Symposium Registration
Patients Educating Patients and Professionals
RSN Annual Patient Meeting
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Medications | See Drugs |
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Mental Health |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
August 2008: New Issue on Network Consumer News on Depression
Coping Effectively: A Guide for Patients and Their Families
Just the Facts: Dealing with Depression (English) (español)
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Network Consumer News |
See our overview page on Network Consumer News
January 2010: Network Consumer News on Keeping Your Access Uncovered
October 2009: Patient Newsletter on Quality of Life
July 2009: The Journey of Transplant Evaluation (Network Consumer News)
March 2009: Patient Newsletter on Emergency Preparedness
February 2009: New Patient Newsletter on Voicing Concerns
November 2008: Newsletter for Patients on New Federal Rules
August 2008: New Issue on Network Consumer News on Depression
February 2008: New Network Consumer News on Remaining Active
December 2007: Transplant Issue of Patient Newsletter with New Format
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Network's Role |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
Letter we send to all new patients
February 2009: New Patient Newsletter on Voicing Concerns
October 2007: New Network Grievance/Complaint Package and Facility Posters
2006: We Are Here to Help (see page 3 of this link)
2006: What Is a Network? (see page 7 of this link)
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Newsletters |
See also Network Consumer News and our News Bulletins page
Network Consumer News in new format
Northwest Renal Network Consumer News
AAKP Kidney Beginnings
AAKP Kidney Transplant Today Newsletter (more info)
Club iKidney
Diabetes In Control Newsletter (more info)
"Diet Tips and Bits" Online Newsletter from AAKP
KidneyTalk Online Audio Talks from RSN
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Nutrition |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
July 2009: Free HealthLine Educational Session on Protein and Sodium July 29, 2009
June 2009: Free AAKP HealthLine Patient Education on Vitamin D
March 2009: AAKP HealthLine Free Conference Call on Meal Planning April 17, 2008
February 2008: New NIDDK Patient Education Resources
October 2007: Should I Eat on Dialysis? (see page 5 of this link)
May 2007: "Diet Tips and Bits" Online Newsletter from AAKP
March 2007: March is National Nutrition Month
Challenge of Holiday Dining Met by NKF Guide
Database on Food Nutrients from USDA
Eat Right to Feel Right on Hemodialysis from NIH (more info)
Just the Facts: Fluid and Dialysis (English) (español)
Kidney School Nutrition Module (Module 9 on this link) (more info)
Living Well on Dialysis Cookbook from NKF (go to page 3 of this link)
Nutritional Compliance Tips from ikidney
Nutrition Counter from AAKP (English) (español)
Protein Poster
Putting Portions in Perspective from Diabetes In Control
The Recipe Box from ikidney
Renagel Patient Assistance Program
Supermarket Savvy: The Kidney Patient's Guide to Food Label Reading
Understanding Lab Values - iKidney
Understanding Why You Need Iron - iKidney
The Well Nourished Patient from RenalWEB
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Organ Donation | See Transplants |
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Osteoporosis | See Bone Health |
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Pandemic Influenza | See Flu |
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Patient Advisory Committee |
November 2009: Network Patient Advisory Board Vacancy
November 2008: Helpful Things to Know
August 2008: PAC Recommends Website Resources for Patients
NKF 2008 Patient Education Symposium March 16 at Portland Airport
Patient Advisory Committee (see page 2 of this link)
The Work of the P.A,C, Begins (see page 1 of this link)
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Patient Empowerment |
See also Education, Living Well, Rights and Responsibilities, Safety
November 2008: Newsletter for Patients on New Federal Rules
AAKP Patient Plan (more info)
American Association of Kidney Patients 2006 Annual Convention
CMEs on Doctor-Patient Communication
Decreasing Dialysis Patient-Provider Conflict
Hope Street NKF Patient Education and Empowerment Program
Just the Facts: How to Talk to Your Healthcare Team (English) (español)
Life Options Kidney School (more info)
Patients Educating Patients and Professionals Seeking Volunteer Speakers
RSN Toll-Free Patient-to-Patient HOPEline
Speak Up: Help Prevent Errors in Your Care
A Sticky Situation: Patient's Rights and Options Regarding Cannulation
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Patients Newsletter | See Network Consumer News |
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Patients' Rights | See Rights and Responsibilities |
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Patient Safety | See Safety |
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Patient Support |
Renal Support Network
RSN Toll-Free Patient-to-Patient HOPEline
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Paying for Treatment |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials
(more info)
See also Medicare, Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage,
Employment
November 2009: The Impact on Patients of Proposed Dialysis Services Bundling
February 2008: Remaining Active with Kidney Disease
2003: A Kidney Patient's Guide to Working and Paying for Treatment
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Pediatric Patients |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
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People |
February 2008: RSN Teen Proms
2002: Matthew Taylor Pulls More Than His Own Weight
Gift of a Lifetime
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Peritoneal Dialysis |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
See also Home Dialysis, Treatment Options
May 2008: AAKP HealthLine Programs on Treatment Options and Anemia
2006: Understanding Your Peritoneal Dialysis Options
2006: What Is Your Treatment Modality? (see page 5 of this link)
2004: Peritoneal Dialysis - NIH (more info)
2004: Peritoneal Dialysis Travel Tool Box from ANNA
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Planning for Emergencies | See Emergency Preparedness |
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Pneumonia | See Flu |
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Polycystic Kidney Disease |
2005: PKD Conference in Anaheim June 25-26, 2005
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Privacy |
September 2008: HIPAA Privacy Rules: New Guide for Patients
May 2008: HIPAA Privacy Information Now in Eight Languages
2004: Privacy and Your Health Information (more info)
2004: Your Health Information Privacy Rights (more info)
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Quality of Life | See Living Well |
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Research |
2005: Becoming a Research Volunteer: It's Your Decision brochure
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Restless Legs |
2005: Just the Facts: Restless Legs Syndrome (English) (español)
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Rights and Responsibilities |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
See also Patient Empowerment, Privacy
January 2009: New Conditions Require Notification of Involuntary Discharge or Transfer
November 2008: Revised Web Page on Patients' Rights
November 2008: Newsletter for Patients on New Federal Rules
October 2007: Can I Refuse My Nurse or Technician? (see page 4 of this link)
2004: Kidney School Module on Rights and Responsibilities (more info)
2004: NKF Dialysis Patients' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities (more info)
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Safety |
Keeping Your Access Visible at All Times
A Patient Guide to Machine Alarms
Protect Your Access - It's Your Lifeline
November 2008: Newsletter for Patients on New Federal Rules
March 2007: National Patient Safety Awareness Week March 2007
2005: Access Visibility Alert
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Self-Care |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
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Spanish-Language Resources |
See also en español
ANNA Resource Guide for Use with Hispanic Nephrology Patients
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Support | See Patient Support |
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Telephone | See Help Line |
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Transplants |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
See also Treatment Options
November 2009: New UNOS Policy Change Proposal for Public Comment
October 2009: Public Comment Requested on UNOS Policy Change
September 2009: UNOS HTLV-Testing Policy-Change Proposal Public-Comment Sought
July 2009: The Journey of Transplant Evaluation (Network Consumer News)
March 2009: Free HealthLine Teleconference on Transplantation 101
February 2009: New Web Page Summarizing Transplant Selection Criteria
May 2008: AAKP HealthLine Programs on Treatment Options and Anemia
AAKP Kidney Transplant Today Newsletter (more info)
October 2007: Medicare-Approved Transplant Programs
July 2007: Proposed Transplant Policy Changes
April 2007: "Paired Donations" Declared Legal
April 2007: April is Organ Donor Month
December 2006: What Is Your Treatment Modality? (see page 5 of this link)
2006: New Kidney Donation Website
2005: April is Donor Awareness Month
2005: Locate a Transplant Center
2004: reORGANized on Non-Heart-Beating Donors (go to page 5 of this link)
Gift of a Lifetime
Living Donor Transplant Video
Ten Transplant Tips from iKidney
Transplantation Fact Sheet from ANNA
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Travel |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
See also Dialysis Facilities
International Travel - Dialysis & Transplantation's worldwide facilities that accept visitors
International Travel - Global Dialysis's website on travel
Just the Facts: Traveling on Dialysis (English) (español)
Peritoneal Dialysis Travel Tool Box from ANNA
You Can Plan Dialysis and Travel! (see page 3 of this link)
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Treatment Options |
See also Hemodialysis, Home Dialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Transplants
November 2008: Helpful Things to Know
November 2008: Newsletter for Patients on New Federal Rules
AAKP Patient Survey on Treatment Option Education Due July 2, 2008
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Vaccination | See Flu |
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Vascular Access |
See our comprehensive annotated list of Patient Education Materials (more info)
See also our Fistula First page
June 2010: New Vascular Access Poster for Patients
January 2010: Network Consumer News on Keeping Your Access Uncovered
March 2009: New Introductory AVF Brochures
March 2009: New Brochure on Care & Development of New Fistula
March 2009: ID Cards for Patients Using Buttonhole Cannulation
November 2008: Patients: Your Role in Fistula Cannulation
November 2008: Helpful Things to Know
Access Visibility Alert
Anxious about Needles? (see page 7 of this link)
AVF Documents Updated
Buttonhole Brochure for Patients Now in Russian
Dialysis Needles, Self-Cannulation, and the Buttonhole Technique (HDC article)
Fistula First Website Now Includes Section for Patients
Fistulas: A Better Choice (English) (español)
Focus on Fistulas: A Patient's Perspective
The Importance of Washing Your Access
Just the Facts: Vascular Access (English) (español)
Keeping Your Access Visible at All Times
Patient Fistula Educational Materials Index
Protect Your Access - It's Your Lifeline
A Sticky Situation: Patient's Rights and Options Regarding Cannulation
Vascular Access Types (see page 6 of this link)
Understanding Your Hemodialysis Access Options (AAKP - in English and Spanish)
Using the Buttonhole Technique on Your AV Fistula (English) (Russian) (español) (more info)
Vascular Access for Hemodialysis
What's Your Access-Ability? (English) (español) (more info)
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Vocational Rehabilitation | See Employment |
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Volunteering |
See also Patient Advisory Committee
October 2009: AAKP Seeks Speakers Bureau Volunteers and Presentation Ideas for 2010 Convention
October 2009: AAKP Survey Panel Seeks Volunteers
March 2009: AAKP Seeks Nominations for Board of Directors
January 2008: NKF Seeks Patient Volunteers for March 2008 Oregon KEEP Screenings
November 2007: NKF Needs Volunteers to Develop Quality of Life Assessment Tool
2007: Patients Educating Patients and Professionals Seeking Volunteer Speakers
2006: Benefits of Volunteering (see page 2 of this link)
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Work | See Employment |
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Topic | News Bulletins and Resources |
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