Practicing self-reflection helps us have a greater sense of control, boosts our confidence, strengthens relationships with others, and helps us reconnect with ourselves. Below are self-reflection journals in both English and Spanish for you to review and use as a tool to help engage in this self-care activity.
Speaking of self-reflection and awareness, the year is more than halfway over, but that doesn’t mean it's too late to make sure you are staying on track with your plan for 2024! Making a vision board can be a great way to put your ideas on paper for one or all of your goals. These can include financial goals, sports, school and academics, and big life dreams such as writing a book, starting a business, and more!
Use the following resource to create a vision board to organize your thoughts and feel closer to achieving your goals:
Your ESRD Network wants to recognize at least one facility staff member each month who is going above and beyond for their patients. This month we want to celebrate:
Rachelle Johnson! Rachelle is the Facility Administrator for DaVita Marshalltown Mary Greeley Dialysis. Rachelle has tackled the Network Vaccination QIA project and within the first two months has seen significant improvement in pneumococcal pneumonia vaccination rates-with an improvement rate of 30%. She has also ensured her facility has a Peer in Action signed up and worked with the Network to share her experiences on the Network calls in July!
Do you have a facility staff member you’d like to nominate for the facility shoutout? Email us the details of who, what, and where at: Qsource-Peers@qsource.org
Upcoming Peer Connection Call
Learning Your New Baseline: When to Seek Help and Advocate for Yourself
Here at the ESRD Network, we want you to feel comfortable asking for help, to not be afraid of change, and to feel supported through your kidney journey. Join us next month for our next Peer Connection call:
We're looking for volunteers for the patient spotlight!
If you would like to share your story during any Peer Connection Call, please email us. We would love for you to participate!
Download the Peer Connection call schedule for 2024!
All calls take place at 1pm CT on Thursdays and Fridays to accommodate treatment schedules! Feel free to join one or both. Staff is encouraged to join as well!
To reach the Patient Services Team for communication about Peer Connection activities, including questions, suggestions, or ideas, you can email the team at
This material was prepared by Qsource, an End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. 24.ESRD.07.129
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