COVID-19 is a serious threat to all Americans, but especially to those with underlying health conditions or weakened immune systems—like kidney patients. Fortunately for the 30 million Americans dealing with some form of kidney disease, there are many physicians, patient advocates and other partners within this community actively working to deliver reliable information about the virus. Read more here.
AAKP HealthLine Coronavirus Webinars
The American Association for Kidney Patients (AAKP), the oldest and largest independent kidney patient organization in the U.S., is offering a series of webinars designed to provide patients and caregivers with the necessary information to keep kidney patients safe in the midst of the pandemic.
Watch the latest AAKP HealthLine Webinar, Taking Care of Your Dialysis Access During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
I joined vascular surgeon Dr. Ari Kramer and nephrologist Dr. Gerald A. Beathard to discuss access care tips, what kidney patients should do if they need care and tips for taking care of loved ones with kidney disease:
Sadly, kidney patients are an often overlooked population, but we cannot afford to forget about them during these challenging times. By keeping them and their loved ones up-to-date with the latest information and making sure they have access to the care they need, we can hopefully lessen the impact of the virus on this already vulnerable group of people.