Patient Education Materials - Dallas Nephrology Associates

Each month find a new bulletin with helpful information on taking care of yourself and your kidneys.

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A smiling man with gray hair and a beard, who recently underwent a successful kidney transplant, jogs in the park while wearing headphones and a light blue shirt. He holds a water bottle in one hand. The background is green and blurred, suggesting trees and grass.

Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle Post Kidney Transplant

An elderly woman with short gray hair sits in a bright room, smiling in her red shirt as she holds a glass of water and a pill, part of her weight management routine. In the background, a blurry bookshelf adds to the cozy atmosphere.

Essential Tips for Adhering to Anti-Rejection Medications After Kidney Transplant

A nutritionist in a white coat explains a healthy eating chart to a seated person living with chronic illness. The chart shows different food groups crucial for managing chronic kidney disease. They're in an office setting with plants and large windows, sharing stories of hope and healing strategies.

Mastering Weight Management for CKD Patients

Stories of Hope: Living and Thriving with Chronic Kidney Disease

Stories of Hope: Living and Thriving with Chronic Kidney Disease

Newsletter titled "For Our Patients: November 2024" from Dallas Nephrology Associates. It explores facts and fiction about chronic kidney disease, offering guidance on symptoms, the reliability of online information, and insights into how diet and nutrition impact kidney health.

Patient Newsletter November 2024

The Importance of Regular Kidney Function Tests

The Importance of Regular Kidney Function Tests

A person wearing a blue shirt and grey pants is using medical tubing around their abdomen, possibly for an insulin pump or another medical device related to early signs of kidney disease. Their hand is holding the tubing close to a connection point.

Understanding Dialysis Options

A person wearing a white lab coat is holding a detailed anatomical model of a human kidney between both hands. The kidney model shows internal structures, including the renal cortex and ureter, highlighting the early signs of kidney disease against a plain background.

Early Signs of Kidney Disease You Shouldn’t Ignore

Medical Provider giving support

What can I do now that my transplanted kidney is failing?

A person with short gray hair and glasses is seated at a table, using a digital blood pressure monitor. Their left arm, likely recovering from a recent kidney transplant, has a cuff attached while they lean their head on their right hand. A smartphone is placed on the table beside them.

Why Do Kidney Transplant Recipients Need Daily Blood Pressure Checks?

Dr. Collazo interview on Good Morning Texas in Aug 2024

Dr. Roberto Collazo Talks with Good Morning Texas About New Treatment Therapies in Kidney Disease Treatment

Dr. Richey Talks with Good Morning Texas About the Connection Between High Blood Pressure and Your Kidneys

Dr. Richey Talks with Good Morning Texas About the Connection Between High Blood Pressure and Your Kidneys

Senior patient receiving a visit from his adult children while in hospital

What are the two types of kidney transplants?

Senior couple taking medication at home

Why should I hold Tacrolimus prior to getting my labs drawn?

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Patient Newsletter April/May 2024

Newsletter from Dallas Nephrology Associates for January/February 2024. The headline reads "Chronic Kidney Disease and New Year’s Resolutions," with sections on keeping appointments, following a kidney-friendly diet, maintaining a healthier lifestyle, and exploring clinical trials for advanced treatments.

Patient Newsletter January/February 2024

A newsletter titled "Understanding Lab Results Associated with Kidney Disease" from Dallas Nephrology Associates. It includes sections on kidney function, CKD stages, and lab tests related to kidney disease, along with a box encouraging readers to learn about their kidney health and contact information.

Patient Newsletter October 2023

A newsletter titled "FOR OUR PATIENTS Newsletter" from Dallas Nephrology Associates, March 2023. It features a section about spring and chronic kidney disease, a quote by Leo Tolstoy, patient education and resources, and an image of a woman smiling with flowers.

Patient Newsletter March 2023

A newsletter from Dallas Nephrology Associates titled "Stress. Adapt and Manage for a Better Quality of Life." It discusses the effects of stress, both physical and psychological, and provides tips for managing stress. There's an image of a woman sitting with her eyes closed, looking relaxed.

Patient Newsletter November 2022

Join us in celebrating everything kidneys this month.

Let’s Celebrate Kidneys in March

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Advance Directives

what to expect at your first visit with a kidney doctor

What to Expect at Your First Visit with a Kidney Doctor

fistula arm exercises

Fistula Arm Exercises

safe food pantry foods

Do you have Chronic Kidney Disease? Try these safer ideas when you are at The Food Pantry.

organ donation

Organ Donor Awareness

8 golden riles of kidney care

World Kidney Day – Let’s Talk Kidneys and the 8 Golden Rules

Picture of family that is displaying three generations. Senior couple is standing next to a younger couple that are holding their children. The younger man is holding his son on his back and the woman is holding her daughter on her back. Both children have their arms wrapped around their parents. All adults are embracing each other.

Supportive Care for Patients with Kidney Disease

A man with his daughter hugging him

Are You Taking Multiple Medications?

A doctor is using a stethoscope to listen to an elderly woman's chest. To the right, there is text that says, "Learn how you can be an actively involved patient [Click Here] Dallas Nephrology Associates - Kidney Care Excellence Since 1971.

Become an Involved Patient

tips for dealing with holiday stress

Tips for Dealing With Holiday Stress

season of giving

The Gift of Giving

A smiling woman in a white lab coat holds an apple and a clipboard. The text discusses medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for chronic kidney disease (CKD) from Dallas Nephrology Associates, mentioning insurance coverage and the need to ask a doctor for a referral.

Medical Nutrition Therapy & Chronic Kidney Disease

kidney friendly holiday foods

Celebrate the Holidays with Kidney-Friendly Festive Foods

emotional health and wellness

Emotional Health & Wellness

What You Need to Know about CKD and Kidney Stones

An image showing various healthy food items for a Kidney-Friendly Menu by Dallas Nephrology Associates. Includes grilled chicken with vegetables, slaw, grilled corn, fruit salad, and a green smoothie. Text reads: "Click here for a Kidney-Friendly Menu for Outdoor Summer Fun!.

A Kidney-Friendly Menu for Outdoor Summer Fun!

A man hugs a young boy while holding a basketball. The text reads: "June. Men and Chronic Kidney Disease. Most men will not have severe symptoms in the early stages of kidney disease. Click here to learn more about the symptoms you may experience. Dallas Nephrology Associates.

Men and Chronic Kidney Disease

The image contains an informative poster from Dallas Nephrology Associates. It highlights that more women are being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. A smiling woman with a bicycle is on the right, while the left side details CKD facts and invites readers to learn more.

Women and Chronic Kidney Disease

An informative poster about National Donate Life Month in April. It highlights kidney donation facts and encourages organ donation to potentially save lives. The poster is colorful with a pinwheel graphic and includes a call to action to learn more about organ donation.

April is National Donate Life Month

A colorful graphic promoting World Kidney Day on March 14th, 2019. The text reads "Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere." There are abstract illustrations of continents and kidneys. The campaign's goal and website for more information are mentioned below.

World Kidney Day 2019 – Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere

A graphic titled "High Blood Pressure" explains that high blood pressure occurs when blood vessel pressure is always elevated. The image shows a healthcare professional checking a person's blood pressure. Text offers further information on managing high blood pressure.

High Blood Pressure: A Common Health Problem that Effects 1 in 3 Adults

Healthy New Years Resolutions for 2019

Celebrate The Holidays With Festive Foods

diabetes and ckd

Diabetes and Kidney Disease. Learn how to control your diabetes. Make it a priority.

Vaccines for CKD Patients: Influenza (Flu) and Pneumonia

Senior couple taking medication at home

A Kidney-Friendly Tailgate Party