How do #SDOH affect the communities you serve? A better understanding of #HealthDisparities can help improve minority health in your communities. Learn more about the #HDPulse Data and Interventions portals today. bit.ly/3yTcAvB

New CDC study: #RSV vaccines reduce the risk of RSV-associated hospitalization. RSV vaccines are recommended for all adults ages 75+ and for those ages 60-74 who are at increased risk for severe RSV. Read the full study in JAMA: bit.ly/4cVw0hk

If you have kidney disease, you have an increased chance of having high phosphorus, or hyperphosphatemia. Talk with your doctor about getting tested for phosphorus & find out what changes you need to make to prevent or manage hyperphosphatemia. Learn more: bit.ly/3Rmhw1X

Happy International #DayOfCharity! We celebrate making a positive impact in our communities. Whether it's through volunteering or spreading kindness. Let's come together. 💛🌎 See the NCC’s toolkit for hosting a #KidneyFriendly food drive: ow.ly/FBE350TaSVh #ESRD

#BeReady for anything with the @FEMA App! The FEMA App helps you learn basic preparedness strategies and stay up-to-date with weather and emergency alerts. Download for free today: ready.gov/fema-app

Anyone can get #pneumonia, but people with #ESRD are at the greatest risk. According to @CDCGov, pneumococcal vaccines are the best way to protect against serious pneumococcal infections. Get more information on the pneumonia vaccine from the ESRD NCC: ow.ly/fwkb50Tb0pn

Potassium is an essential mineral that regulates heart function, nerve impulses, and more. Learn how high-potassium foods can fit into a kidney-friendly diet. kidney.org/news-stories/c…

Sepsis is a major concern for patients battling kidney failure. We must spread awareness of this threat and ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care to reduce the risks. Share your experience with Sepsis by tagging us and using our hashtags ⬇️

#DYK KCER Coalition has a “Prep Rally” campaign to get engaged in #EmergencyPreparedness? Learn how it gets #ESRD patients to talk with their care team, family, neighbors, and friends about their plan for an emergency or disaster: bit.ly/3T1I89u #HowDoYouPrep

September is also #NationalPreparednessMonth. It's a good time to revisit your emergency plan and make sure you have what you need to weather the storm. Visit kcercoalition.com/en/ for patient and provider resources!

About 60% of adults 60 and older said that a recommendation from their health care provider helped them decide to get vaccinated. Help prepare patients for the fall and winter virus season: bit.ly/3Z3W5aB #RiskLessDoMore

Parents: CDC has resources that can help you and your family cope after #wildfires, #floods and other disasters. Visit bit.ly/3z0RP0Y for resources and more information.

September is #PainAwarenessMonth. AFK encourages everyone to educate themselves about the causes of #kidneypain, what it feels like, how to tell kidney pain from back pain, when to talk to your doctor about treatment and more. Visit our website: bit.ly/4duFKjs

NKF has launched the NKF Patient Journey: Chronic Kidney Disease, a new interactive, online learning tool that allows people living with CKD to learn more about kidney disease based on their individual health status. kidney.org/press-room/nkf…

We love this Santa Fe Black Bean Relish—so easy to make, packed with protein, and delicious in a taco or with chips. A must-have for any taco night! Get the full recipe at pskc.net/recipes/santa-…. #kidneydiet #lowsodiumrecipe #lowsalt #kidneydisease

#FridayFeature on #CLAS: CLAS Standard 11 emphasizes the importance of collecting and maintaining accurate demographic data. This ensures the best quality of care for those with #ESRD. Watch this video: ow.ly/Fqek50TaT0Q #HealthEquity #KidneyHealth

Can’t you just see yourself doing #dialysis in your cozy home this winter? Say no to icy sidewalks and yes to home dialysis! Talk with your dialysis team about #HomeDialysis and tell them you want to be home for the holidays. See this ESRD NCC video: ow.ly/8LZ950Tb0yy

Being listed at multiple transplant centers increases YOUR chance to receive a life-changing #transplant! Check out the What You Need to Know About Multi-Listing resource to learn more about the importance of staying active on multiple waitlists: ow.ly/JLqP50Tev91 #ESRD

Here is a healthy habit for people on dialysis. In honor of #SepsisAwarenessMonth, we want to highlight the importance of washing your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. 🧼🫧 See this NCC resource on #CleanHands: ow.ly/SOov50TaT9U #ESRD #KidneyHealth