What does independence mean to you? Choosing your own modality is a way to remain independent. Check out this resource on the different kidney treatment options to make sure you choose the one that is right for you:
Think about what self-care looks like for you. Self-care can include anything that brings you joy, helps you focus on yourself and destress. Take a look at this resource on how to train your brain to relax:
We don’t have to skip foods that we enjoy, we can just make smart choices! Download this resource to find healthy options when eating out at a restaurant:
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:
DCI Mid-Missouri Area Operations Director Leanne Peace! Leanne received the 2024 National Kidney Foundation’s Council of Nephrology Social Workers Robert Whitlock Lifetime Achievement Award! Congratulations Leanne, what an accomplishment!
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.05.095
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