IPRO ESRD Network Program

Know your evacuation routes, transportation options, and where you could safely stay. 🚗

People receiving dialysis should bring important treatment information, medications, identification, insurance information, emergency supplies, and contact information for their dialysis facility. Talk with your care team about what to do if you must evacuate.

Read more about evacuation here: https://www.ready.gov/evacuation?utm

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💗

Early detection matters. Encourage patients and families to learn about screening and talk with their health care provider about individual screening needs.

Find more resources here: https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/resources/index.html

Clear health information helps patients understand their choices and participate in their care. 📖

This Health Literacy Month, encourage questions, shared decision-making, and the use of trusted health resources. Read more here: https://www.cdc.gov/health-literacy/index.html

Your kidneys perform essential functions that support overall health.

Learning about kidney disease, risk factors, and prevention can help you take an active role in your health.

Read more about kidney disease here: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease

It’s National Taco Day! 🌮

This Taco Tuesday, skip the sodium bomb seasoning packets and flavor your protein with fresh lime, garlic, and cumin instead. Your kidneys (and blood pressure) will thank you! What’s your favorite kidney-safe taco topping?

Getting sick can be scary! 😷🤧

Don't get TRICKED into thinking you're not at risk, TREAT yourself to a potentially life-saving vaccine.

Read more about flu vaccination here: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/vaccines/index.html

Tomorrow is our next Patient Facility Representative (PFR) Alliance Call! 💻

Join us to connect, learn, and lead positive change in your dialysis community. Each session features practical tools, peer support, and real-world strategies to empower patient voices and improve care.

Join via Microsoft Teams here: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MmU3ZWYxNjUtM2NmMi00NzAxLTg5NGMtYTRhNWY0ZmEwMmYy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22c09d11df-4001-4cba-8176-434dd4aff344%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%229d4ee558-f6ff-45d3-8b7e-d69703be5dd4%22%7d

Join us for a panel discussion on how patient advocates and facility representatives are driving meaningful change across the ESRD community from Thursday, October 1 from 1 to 2 pm ET. 🤝

By the end of the Town Hall, participants will be able to identify at least three practical strategies for strengthening patient-centered care and commit to one action that elevates the patient or caregiver voice within their organization or care setting.

Register here: https://ipro.webex.com/weblink/register/ra9e1870c1749a076b1f56e95ba3ddc14