Key Note: A New Look at Dialysis

About this episode

Dr. Kristin Meliambro discusses kidney health and innovations in dialysis treatment.

In our March episode, we truly celebrated National Kidney Month with Dr. Kristin Meliambro, an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Meliambro discussed the many vital jobs kidneys perform, the causes and symptoms of kidney disease, and preventive measures that can help keep them healthy. In this month’s Key Note, Dr. Meliambro walks us through the latest innovations that are making dialysis – the necessary treatment for those living with Stage 5 kidney disease – more manageable. The Takeaway We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: org/member-feedback. Drop us a line at our social media channels: Facebook// Instagram // YouTube. Find out where your health stands by making an appointment with your primary care physician. Don’t have one? Find one at our Provider Directory: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/find-a-provider. Visit the Healthy Living Resource Center for wellness tips, information and resources; 1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving. Get to know your numbers at www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyhearts. Need support managing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension or overweight? Learn about…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Kristin Meliambro

Topics covered

• kidney health
• dialysis innovations
• kidney disease prevention
• National Kidney Month
• chronic condition management

Keywords

• kidney disease
• dialysis
• preventive measures
• chronic conditions
• health resources

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, National Kidney Foundation, American Association of Kidney Patient

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