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Fresenius Kidney Care Achieves 5-Diamond Status in its Dialysis Centers.

Dr. Dugan Maddux, Vice President of Kidney Disease Initiatives for Fresenius Medical Care North America, joins Field Notes to discuss the consequences of food insecurity for people living with serious chronic conditions and the importance of medically tailored meals in treating kidney disease.

Listen to Field Notes, a podcast by FMCNA. Dr. Ben Hippen joins to discuss the importance of improving the kidney transplant process for patients.

Listen to Field Notes, a podcast by FMCNA. Dr. Jeffrey Hymes joins to discuss FMCNA's COVID-19 pandemic response to keeping patients safe.

Phaneth Keo, Vice President of the Medical Strategies for Innovative Therapies at FMCNA's Renal Therapies Group, joins Field Notes to discuss the science and process behind the groundbreaking emergency use authorizations by the FDA.

Bridgette Chandler, a former dialysis and transplant patient, joins Field Notes to discuss her journey from home dialysis patient to home dialysis nurse with Fresenius Kidney Care.  

Kathleen Belomonte joins Field Notes to discuss what is being done by FMCNA to retain and recruit qualified nurses.

Casey Humphries discusses how making organs more accessible and available to patients in need is critical to successful transplants.

Dr. Stefano Stuard and Dr. Volodymyr Novakivskyy join this episode to talk about how they prepared patients in Ukraine prior to the Russian invasion in February of 2022 and all the measures they have taken since then to provide life-saving care and accommodations for patients.

Diversity expert and author, Lenora Billings-Harris, talks with Dr. Frank Maddux about racism and unintended bias in healthcare.

We talk with Dr. Peter Kotanko, research director at RRI, the Renal Research Institute, about the effects of extreme climate events on vulnerable patient populations.

Investigate the relationship between human health and climate change events that can increase the risk of kidney disease and respiratory illness.

Social determinants of health such as food insecurity, have a profound impact on people living with chronic kidney disease and other related conditions.

Dr. Felicia Speed, VP of Social Work Services at FMCNA, discusses her work to develop mental health modules for healthcare professionals since COVID-19.

Krister Cromm, FMCNA's Director of Patient Experience, discusses improving patient health by including patient reported outcomes in clinical trials.

Dr. Jennifer Flythe discusses patient-related outcome measures and how they can improve the quality of kidney disease patient care.

Dr. Maria Mercedes Resk, Medical Director for Fresenius Medical Care CARICAM, discusses cardioprotection and personalizing kidney replacement therapy.

Dr. Sumit Mohan joins this episode to discuss the importance of kidney transplantation and strategies to address inequities in kidney transplantation access.

In this episode of GMO Dialogues, Robert Sepucha, CEO of InterWell health talks about how this legislation changed the trajectory of kidney disease care in the United States, and led to value-based care models of today.

Dr. Laura Niklason, Founder and CEO of Humacyte, discusses this promising technology and its recent deployment as humanitarian aid for repairing vascular trauma in Ukraine.

Get insight into how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, our understanding of disease transmission, long-term complications, and immune response.

Learn about some of the nonmedical factors that further complicate the lives and healthcare outcomes of CKD patients.

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As several different COVID-19 vaccines are authorized for emergency use and/or approved around the world, the race to contain the pandemic has been given a new weapon.

Starting dialysis in a planned way with a permanent access results in better early dialysis outcomes, improved quality of life, and lower healthcare costs.

The ability to take healthcare innovations and learnings from one locale to another has helped us make an impact in communities worldwide.

Cardiac disease prevention and management is one of the most important clinical targets in patients receiving maintenance dialysis.

Joe Gotto, 90 (+) years old, learned later in life he needed dialysis and he chose to receive his treatments through Fresenius Kidney Care’s home dialysis program in Delaware. Once a month, our patients on home dialysis receive a comprehensive check-up at an FKC home dialysis clinic, just to make sure their therapy is working properly.

Meet Victor Walton. He's a TruBlu Logistics driver and everyday super hero. Victor delivers much more than life sustaining supplies to Fresenius Medical Care"™s home dialysis patients and their caregivers "“ he delivers hope.

Historic floods in the wake of Hurricane Matthew have devastated numerous communities in North Carolina. The damage is impacting many of our patients, employees and their families.

More than 300 children from a local Indianapolis Boys & Girls Club came together with 3,000+ Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) employees when we introduced them to one another in a most unexpected way.

Aug. 17, 2016 "” Historic floods "“ which some are calling the worst natural disaster in this country since Hurricane Sandy "“ devastated Baton Rouge and southeast Louisiana. The damage is impacting many of our patients, employees and their families.

Fresenius Medical Care, a leading provider of dialysis, is proud to share the story of Jaci Ince during Nephrology Nurses Week.

Fresenius Medical Care, a leading provider of dialysis services, is proud to share the story of Amanda Conchas during Nephrology Nurses Week.

Our Kingsport, Tennessee clinic welcomed Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.), on October 9 to tour the facility, meet and observe patients undergoing dialysis treatment and discuss innovative treatments with clinic staff.

Fresenius Medical Care works to help inspire patients to be their best during National Diabetes Month.

At Fresenius Medical Care North America, a top priority is to provide outstanding dialysis care to patients "“ no matter what. We back up our commitment with industry-leading emergency preparedness and disaster response.

Fresenius Medical Care staff volunteered to go to Puerto Rico to relieve those who had been working nonstop to provide lifesaving dialysis treatments.

Fresenius Medical Care shares their dedication to helping patients and employees in Puerto Rico recover from Hurricane Maria.

Fresenius Medical Care, a leading provider of dialysis treatments, shares the story of Katrina Tamayo and her path to becoming a nephrology nurse.

Fresenius Medical Care shares Michael Torres's story from diabetes to dialysis during National Diabetes Month.

Fresenius Medical Care, a leading employer for a patient care technician, shares the story of John Larsen of Fresenius Kidney Care Vigo County.

Fresenius Medical Care, a leading provider of dialysis services, stands together during Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts.

Fresenius Medical Care North America, a leading provider of dialysis care in California, shares disaster response protocol for those impacted by the wildfires.

Our nurses are special people, providing compassionate care and proactive guidance to be sure patients continue their therapy and thrive.

Russell Rawcliffe is an army veteran employed at FMCNA, using his military experience as part of our disaster reponse team during Hurricane Maria.

Patients and employees describe our coordinated disaster response efforts in the wake of Hurricane Harvey in Houston.

Fresenius Medical Care, a leading dialysis services provider, shares the inspiring story of Blake Schuchardt during Nephrology Nurses Week

Learn how thousands of Fresenius employees are making a difference by participating in National Kidney Foundation Walks around the country.

This Nephrology Nurses Week, two nurses reflect on their personal journeys and how overcoming challenges has influenced their nursing careers.

How long can you live on dialysis? Celia Kanter celebrates 40 years of living with dialysis. Read her story and discover how she manages kidney disease.

When cousins Maria Pacheco and Elva Atilano learned of their shared kidney failure diagnosis, it only served to help them grow stronger together.

Learn how at-home dialysis allowed Maddie Becker to become a foster mother despite the challenges of kidney disease.

Read World War II veteran Charles Everett's home dialysis patient story on how he learned to administer treatments himself.

Fresenius Kidney Care in Rockport, Texas welcomed back dialysis patients after being hit by Hurricane Harvey in August 2017. Read more.

Fresenius Medical Care North America shares how Disaster Response teams supported dialysis patients during winter's arctic blasts and California's wildfires.

Gloria Stephens was suddenly diagnosed with end stage renal disease at 69. She's now inspiring others with her new book - read her story here.

Within weeks, two massive hurricanes ravaged parts of Florida, the Carolinas and surrounding areas, breaking weather records. As the nation's second wettest storm of the last 70 years, Hurricane Florence brought massive flooding and high winds on Sept. 14, leaving destruction in its path across the Carolinas.

Read dialysis patient Dan DiSalvo's inspiring story. He credits a quadruple heart bypass operation as the catalyst for his physical fitness regimen.

We spoke with Bob Loeper, head of disaster preparedness for Fresenius Medical Care North America, as he readies for what might come next.

Read Michael's kidney patient story about facing challenges with a Marine mentality, remaining positive, and working hard to improve his health.

Donnie King, a renal patient who attends dialysis three times a week at Fresenius Kidney Care in Mississippi, discusses the benefits he receives from participating in clinical trials with Frenova Renal Research. Donnie says his experience has been rewarding and that "It's a great way to give back and make a difference."

In March 2018, Dialysis Patient Citizens organized a trip for patients to meet representatives in Congress and heighten awareness of kidney disease. Read more.

Learn more about how the Fresenius Kidney Care disaster response team helped support patients and employees after the wake of Hurricane Michael.

Fresenius Medical Care, the leading provider of dialysis treatments in North America, salutes Ed Danowski who served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, our Disaster Response Team is dedicated to supporting our team in Puerto Rico that operates our 28 clinics. We are working quickly and tirelessly to provide for the approximately 6,000 patients in Puerto Rico who need dialysis to survive, as well as the approximately 1,000 Fresenius Medical Care employees based there.

Reginald's home dialysis allows him to balance treatment and work-balance after his kidney failure diagnosis. Read his dialysis patient story here.

Learn about the top 4 reasons to ask a doctor to check your kidney function. Help prevent yourself from going undiagnosed with kidney disease.

FMC celebrated a new distribution center in Knoxville, Tenn., helping ensure the timely delivery of solution to home dialysis patients across the country.

Hundreds of walkers gathered on a muggy Saturday morning in Charlotte, NC, sporting kidney disease awareness t-shirts and following behind a giant plush ‘Sidney the Kidney’ mascot. Among this crowd, more than 150 employees of Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) volunteered to participate and raise money for the National Kidney Foundation.

Fresenius Medical Care North America celebrates Earth Day 2019 by sharing the ways the many parts of life-sustaining dialysis machines are reused and recycled.

Milton, a former home patient, is thriving and uses his training as a social worker to support others undergoing life-sustaining dialysis treatment.

Not long ago, many patients, and even doctors, would have considered it an impossible dream, becoming pregnant and delivering a child while in kidney failure and receiving life-sustaining dialysis treatment.

Learn about the Fresenius Kidney Care’s disaster response team as they tackle the 2020 hurricane season and ensure treatment for dialysis patients.

For the fourth year in a row, Fresenius Kidney Care maintained its 5-Diamond status at 100 percent of its participating facilities in 2019. Read more here.

Right now, many people across the country are working remotely, and many of them with young children at home from school. Parents are balancing priorities, including work, teaching their children, and staying healthy.

In various locations in the U.S. and in countries around the world, it has recently come to our attention that both private healthcare organizations and governmental entities may be considering policy that would exclude chronic kidney disease patients with end stage kidney disease from accessing intensive care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As a company, we strive to better the lives of our patients, employees, and the communities we serve through our commitment to the environment. As an industry leader, it is important to live our values and adopt sustainable solutions.

At age 15, Anne Diroll lay in a hospital bed after being struck by a car at a pedestrian crosswalk in her native South Africa. Severely injured and confined to the bed, Anne was mesmerized by the dedication of her nurses as they bustled around checking her IV fluids, recording her heart rate, and adjusting her bandages.

This month, thousands of kids across the country are heading home from the freedom and bliss of summer camp. Many of these kids have medical conditions that may have previously prevented them from attending.

THE BIG ASK: THE BIG GIVE is expanding to help provide free trainings for kidney patients looking for kidney donors.

As schools continue remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, FMCNA is helping provide digital equity to students in need.

As a result of generous contributions from FMCNA and individual employees to a hardship fund, more than $1.5 million was granted to employees in need in 2020

B Positive, a new CBS sitcom, sheds light on kidney transplants and the experience for both donors and recipients.

Made possible by Fresenius Medical Care North America, NBC Boston's "The Gift of Hope" shows what life is like for those awaiting a kidney transplant.

When dialysis emergencies arise, it is important to be prepared. After a water main break impacted Tampa, FL, the NxStage Critical Care team quickly came to the aid of one large area hospital.

Learn about our donation of soap and hygeine products through the Clean the World Foundation to celebrate Global Handwashing Day 2020.

Dr. Ramy Hanna and Renate Sundelin discuss experiences treating pregnant kidney failure patients and recent findings from studies on dialysis and pregnancy.

In honor of World Clean Up Day, Fresenius Kidney Care is highlighting its investment in waste reduction through recycling sharps containers. Read more here.

Observing the amount of waste produced at her dialysis center, a dedicated nurse suggested a solution that reduced the use of plastic cups by 5.8 million.

Living kidney donor transplants increase with The National Kidney Foundation's THE BIG ASK: THE BIG GIVE

The 5-Diamond Patient Safety Program is a commitment to patient safety at dialysis facilities. Learn more about Fresenius Kidney Care’s culture of safety.

Learn how our corporate employees are sharing their gratitude for our healthcare heroes through our Helping Our Heroes program.

A pilot program at Fresenius Kidney Care was designed to help clinicians, caregivers, patients, and family members cope with the death of patients. Learn more.

Learn more about how the FMCNA Disaster Response Team (DRT) is deployed to work with local teams and ensure continuity of care for all kidney patients.

Learn about the pivotal role caregivers play in supoorting chronic kidney disease and ESRD patients.

Learn how Fresenius Medical Care is responding to the flu season amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and why receiving a flu shot is important.

Humacyte, has committed to supplying Ukrainian surgeons with human acellular vessels (HAVs) to help them treat vascular trauma for soldiers and civilians.

Vice President of DE&I Mignon Early discusses our company's progress as an inclusive workplace.

Joni Jordan and daughter Rosa Sandoval work in dialysis at Fresenius Kidney Care as an insurance coordinator and dialysis technician, respectively.

Julie Morgan wanted a career that fulfilled her passions for wellness and helping others. She now combines both as a renal dietitian.

Leslie Nickeson has been empowering patients on dialysis to support their kidney health since 1990.

Fresenius Medical Care and the BGCA partner to bring kidney education to children nationwide.

Transplant and general nephrologist Dr. Benjamin Hippen discusses his background and path to his current role as SVP, head of transplant medicine.

The Fresenius Medical Care CARES Fund provides grants to employees during times of hardship

Our biomedical and patient care technicians make dialysis care possible. They share aspects of their work and relationships that make it rewarding.

Danielle Crotsley transitioned to her role as a Kidney Care Advocate after more than nine years as a dialysis nurse.

Home dialysis nurse shares why she loves working with home dialysis patients.

Fresenius Medical Care provides employee wellness programs and benefits to demonstrate the value we place on our most important asset: our people.

nius Medical Care employee Katya Cook works in the Center for Leadership and Professional Development, helping corporate and clinical employees grow.

Dr. Dinesh Chatoth decided to pursue nephrology while in his residency for internal medicine. Learn how he is making an impact at Fresenius Kidney Care

Baton Rouge patient care technician Brian Coleman loves helping people on dialysis thrive, just like he does.

Sharing educational resources helps patients adhere to a kidney-friendly diet and slow the progression of CKD.

Free educational resources for your CKD patients. Help them understand their disease, treatment options, kidney-friendly diets, and more.

Earlier CKD patient education has numerous benefits, including a reduction in mortality. We provide educational resources to help doctors educate their patients.

A Q&A with our sustainability director, Jessie Newman, on the meaning of sustainability to Fresenius Medical Care, our patients, and the environment.

The Fresenius Medical Care Nephrology Nurse Residency Program first rolled out in 2020. We checked in to see how the program is progressing. 

Our nephrology nurse is continually pursuing personal and professional development and encouraging others to do the same.

We provide dialysis center tours for elected officials to help them understand the legislative impacts for people who require dialysis.

The career opportunities to grow within Fresenius Kidney Care are unlimited. Learn how Kemethia Sylvester has advanced over her 10-year career.

Learn how FMCNA is using artificial intelligence to improve care for people on dialysis and people living with CKD and ESRD.

The Renal Support Network's annual essay contest highlighted how important a good care team is to a patient's well-being.

Employee and Chief Warrant Officer in the Georgia Army National Guard Russell Radcliffe redefined working remotely during a deployment to Afghanistan.

President Allen Mills reflects on his career journey and how Fresenius Medical Care North America fosters employee growth.

The FMCNA Blue Drum Recycling Program prevented 3.1 million pounds of dialysis center plastic waste from reaching landfills in 2021.

Since 1996, Fresenius Medical Care has offered high-quality dialysis products and services. Learn how we’re creating a better future for our patients.

FMCNA continues to invest in sustainable environmental practices. Our dialysis center employees spearheaded a single-stream recycling program to reduce waste.

Leading with Values is a professional development program in which FMCNA leaders offer guidance, encouragement, and compassion to foster employee growth.

Fresenius Medical Care North America is in the ideal position to drive innovation and translate science into patient care standards. Learn more.

Lumberton, North Carolina " What do you do when your life depends on access to power and water " and you're suddenly cut off from both? End-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients in the path of Hurricane Matthew recently faced this very threat as they braced for torrential rain and powerful winds.

Dr. Vivekanand Jha, Executive Director, of The George Institute for Global Health in India discusses health inequality and how it manifests in communities.

In this episode, Dr. Michael Kraus discusses two excellent resources Fresenius Kidney Care provides for patients: The Kidney Care Community and Kidney Care Advocates.

Dr. Vivekanand Jha, Executive Director, of The George Institute for Global Health in India discusses health inequality and how it manifests in communities.

Investigate the relationship between human health and climate change events that can increase the risk of kidney disease and respiratory illness.

Social determinants of health such as food insecurity, have a profound impact on people living with chronic kidney disease and other related conditions.

Dr. Felicia Speed, VP of Social Work Services at FMCNA, discusses her work to develop mental health modules for healthcare professionals since COVID-19.

Dr. Jennifer Flythe discusses patient-related outcome measures and how they can improve the quality of kidney disease patient care.

Krister Cromm, FMCNA's Director of Patient Experience, discusses improving patient health by including patient reported outcomes in clinical trials.

Dr. Maria Mercedes Resk, Medical Director for Fresenius Medical Care CARICAM, discusses cardioprotection and personalizing kidney replacement therapy.

Dr. Sumit Mohan joins this episode to discuss the importance of kidney transplantation and strategies to address inequities in kidney transplantation access.

In this episode of GMO Dialogues, Robert Sepucha, CEO of InterWell health talks about how this legislation changed the trajectory of kidney disease care in the United States, and led to value-based care models of today.

Dr. Laura Niklason, Founder and CEO of Humacyte, discusses this promising technology and its recent deployment as humanitarian aid for repairing vascular trauma in Ukraine.

Learn how the Fresenius diverse suppliers program positively impacts people through inclusive sourcing. Partnering with diverse suppliers makes us stronger.

Fresenius Medical Care partners with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) to show our commitment to health equity in action as we bring kidney health education to at-risk communities.

See the benefits of the AquaA dialysis water system's full heat disinfection, added redundancy, and resource-friendly design.

Upgrade your central dialysis water system with the AquaA from Fresenius Renal Technologies.

Anjana Harve, Fresenius Medical Care’s Chief Information Office, talks about cybersecurity and the use of health information systems to improve the quality of care for patients.