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Kidney Conversations Group
A casual, fun, and informal information-sharing group for kidney disease patients, kidney donors, recipients, and their families. Meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Kidney Foundation of Central Pennsylvania offices located at 4813 Jonestown Road in Harrisburg. Registration is encourged. Call the KFCP offices at 1-800-762-6202.
September 7, 2010
3:00 - 4:00
October 5, 2010
3:00 - 4:00
You've got a friend....in The Patient Partner Program
The role of a certified Patient Partner is to offer emotional support and practical tips to people with chronic kidney disease and their family members. If you are in need of a supportive person with whom to speak about your disease, look no further than the Kidney Foundation of Central Pennsylvania's Patient Partner Program.
To find out more about the Patient Partner Program or to learn how you can become a certified partner, call the Kidney Foundation of Central Pennsylvania at 1-800-762-6202.
Medicare Dialysis Facility Compare
Click here for a link to the federal Medicare program website that provides important information and resources for patients and family members who want to learn more about chronic kidney disease and dialysis.
Need Help Paying for Medicine?
Millions of people without prescription coverage can get help with their brand-name medicines, often at low or no cost. America's pharmaceutical companies are working together with health care providers and community groups to get medicine to those that need it the most.
Call the Partnership for Prescription Assistance at 1-888-477-2669 to speak with a trained specialist who will answer your questions and help you apply, or visit their website at www.pparx.org.
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How Can You Prevent Kidney Disease?
Nine hundred million people world wide have high blood pressure (HBP). If HBP is not managed well, it can contribute to kidney failure, and in fact, is one of the most comon symptoms of kidney failure.
Check It Regularly
To get an accurate reading, it's best to take your blood pressure at the same time each day, and using the same arm. Blood pressure can also be affected by many things such as diet, emotion, anxiety (also known as "white coat syndrome" when you are in your physician's office!), and muscle tension.
Owning a blood pressure monitor is a great way to regulate your blood pressure. Check with your health care professional for advice on the best model to suit your needs and your pocketbook. |
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