Living Well with Kidney Disease

FB Live – March 20th: For this latest episode of Kidney Questions for the Doctor, DPC Education Center’s Dr. Velma Scantlebury answers questions from both dialysis and kidney transplant patients. This episode covers many different aspects of living with kidney disease, including different access types and when one might be used over another, updated COVID vaccine guidelines for kidney patients, a common virus doctors watch out for ...

IG Live – February 7th: February is American Heart Month, so Dr. Scantlebury dives right in on the connection between heart disease and your kidneys. This month, we also discussed what goes into figuring out your dialysis time, why skin color changes happen while on dialysis, what is meant by "perfect match" when on the transplant list, and many other important kidney-related topics. 

As a dialysis patient, what can you do...

IG Live – February 28th: This month, the DPC Education Center got to speak with Elizabeth Jones, MSW, LCSW, a Clinical Social Worker for Nephrology and Transplant at Walter Reed National Medical Center. Elizabeth discusses how social workers provide support for dialysis and kidney transplant patients, with additional emphasis on supporting veterans. 

Tune in to learn some of the resources a social worker can provide to their patient...

IG Live – March 6th: March is National Kidney Month and Dr. Scantlebury highlights the importance of sharing your kidney story and encouraging everyone to know their numbers. This month we also discussed how hemoglobin is maintained if you have kidney disease, how anti-rejection medication works in the body, the importance of keep up with labs and bloodwork, even after you've had a transplant, and many other important kidney-r...

IG Live – April 3rd: The DPC Education Center’s Health Care Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, is back to answer your most pressing questions about all things kidneys. This month, you wanted to know about why it's important to keep your phosphorous levels down as a dialysis patient, how to feel more comfortable about the transplant process, and the parathyroid gland. 

One of the many things dialysis patients have to watch is their ph...

IG Live – January 3rd: Happy New Year and welcome back to Kidney Questions for the Doctor! DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, is kicking off 2024 by answering the kidney questions that are at the top of our patients’ minds. This episode dives right in to discuss the difference between acute and chronic dialysis, what happens when you are called for a kidney transplant, and the importance of screening for...

IG Live – December 6th: In our last Kidney Questions of the year, DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, is answering the questions that are at the top of patients’ minds. This episode delves into a variety of questions regarding transplant, holiday health, and kidney disease.

Did you know that high blood pressure and diabetes are both factors in kidney disease progression? Dr. Scantlebury discusses these and...

The DPC Education Center went Live on Instagram for a special holiday renal nutrition segment with Jessianna Saville, MS, RDN, CSR, LD, CLT, founder of the Kidney Nutrition Institute. She diiscusses renal nutrition, renal diet Q&A, and ways to make your holiday meals more kidney-friendly, including a special holiday recipe in time for Thanksgiving, pumpkin-less pumpkin pie. 

Jessianna Saville, MS, RDN, CSR, LD, CLT is a register...

IG Live – November 1st: November’s Kidney Questions for the Doctor has DPC Education Center’s healthcare consultant, Dr. Velma Scantlebury, answering many patients’ questions on renal health. She discusses the ins-and-outs of the transplant list, your parathyroid, and transplant drugs.  

Dr. Scantlebury goes in-depth on the ins-and-outs of the transplant list, discussing everything from getting on the list before even beginning dial...

FB Live – October 25th: For this latest episode of Kidney Questions for the Doctor, DPC Education Center’s Dr. Velma Scantlebury answers questions from both dialysis and kidney transplant patients. This episode covers many different aspects of living with kidney disease, including the reasons for some dietary guidelines patients are given, why some vaccines have to be updated annually, and much more. 

With October being breast cance...

In this episode, dive into an informative conversation on the options of home dialysis. Our discussion covers a broad spectrum of topics, from the misconceptions about home dialysis, the different types of home dialysis, and transitioning to a home option. 

 We explore how patients, their families, and their healthcare providers can better understand and navigate the home dialysis options as well as go into a deep dive on both home ...

IG Live – October 4th: This month, join DPC Education Center’s healthcare consultant, Dr. Velma Scantlebury, as she answers a wide range of patient questions. Learn about why you shouldn’t skip or shorten your dialysis time, what a parathyroid is, and how CKD patients are made aware of their treatment options.  

October is breast cancer awareness month and Dr. Scantlebury explains the importance of keeping up with all of your cancer...

FB Live – September 20th: In our latest informative episode of Kidney Questions for the Doctor, DPC Education Center’s Dr. Velma Scantlebury answers a wide variety of questions from patients. From dialysis and mental health to an explanation of some post-transplant medications, this episode delves into multiple aspects of living well with kidney disease. 

Many people still have questions regarding vaccinations that are available to ...

IG Live – September 6th: Join DPC Education Center’s healthcare consultant, Dr. Velma Scantlebury, as she answers patients’ kidney questions on the latest episode of the podcast. Find out what happens if a living kidney donor needs a kidney later in life and what your doctor means if they say you have a "sleep kidney". 

If the upcoming fall has you wondering what you should do for vaccinations, including the new COVID-19 b...

In this episode, Dr. Scantlebury answers your questions around dialysis, organ transplantation, and kidney health. This engaging conversation is a part of a Live event hosted by the DPC Education Center, dedicated to educating and advocating for dialysis patients. 

We discuss concerns around COVID-19 and kidney patients, particularly around vaccination, delve into the meaning of “dry weight”, and talk about some strategies for mitig...

In this episode, we tackle a multitude of concerns around dialysis, organ transplantation, and kidney health. This engaging conversation is a part of a Live event hosted by the DPC Education Center, dedicated to educating and advocating for dialysis patients.

We delve into the prevalent challenges faced by individuals on dialysis, discussing topics such as the fear and anxiety surrounding dialysis treatments and the fatigu...

In this episode, dive into an enriching conversation on the challenges and triumphs of living with dialysis in this podcast episode. Our discussion covers a broad spectrum of topics, from the misconceptions about dialysis, and transitioning to the "new normal," to the imperative role of education and proactive health management.

We explore how patients, their families, and their healthcare providers can better un...

In this episode, we tackle a multitude of concerns around dialysis, organ transplantation, and kidney health. This engaging conversation is part of a Live event hosted by the DPC Education Center, dedicated to educating and advocating for dialysis patients. 

We delve into the prevalent challenges individuals face on dialysis, discussing topics such as kidney transplantation and organ donation. We also provide insight into the comple...

Ever wondered about the link between End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and heart disease? Dr. Scantlebury unravels this connection, providing an easy-to-understand explanation for this intricate correlation. Dedicated to making complex medical topics accessible, we're here to equip you with the knowledge you need about kidney health and transplantation.  Listen in to stay informed and  stay healthy! Don't miss this episode -...