This episode of Kickin It With Kidneys focuses on two areas of concern. First, the need to provide ongoing education to dialysis patients on the importance of understanding diagnostic terminology and knowing their lab results. Based on responses from dialysis patients a significant number didn’t understand the meaning of test results which often had a negative impact on their ability to comply with expected treatment plans. The second area of concern is the disproportionate occurrence of healthcare neglect among communities of color in comparison to their white counterparts. This episode explores causes and solutions to address this growing trend.

Are you currently receiving dialysis treatment? This podcast is a MUST! You are invited to join us every week. Submit your questions and your stories to kickinitwithkidneys365@gmail.com.

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Episode 11 Links & Resources

Brainwashed: Challenging the Myth of Black Inferiority

Black-white differences in avoidable mortality in the USA

Health of Black or African American Population

Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We’re Not Hurting

Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present

This is a weekly podcast that provides education and encourages dialogue that will enable you to navigate your way through the bureaucracy of our healthcare system.

This forum was created for you, the patient, the spouse, the caregiver, and millions of Americans that fall victim to kidney disease and failure.

We want to capture your stories, share your struggles, and inspire your kidney transplantation efforts. Your host Cindy Barclay is the CEO of Quality Dialysis and an authority on the subject matter. “Providing this nontraditional platform will establish legitimacy to suppressed voices and disparity this is my gift to the community”.

If you have questions you would like to submit to the show, please email kickinitwithkidneys365@gmail.com

Episode 10 Links & Resources

Don’t Be Shy: 4 Tips for Talking to Your Doctor | Johns Hopkins Medicine

Talking to Your Doctor | National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Cultural Competence In Health and Human Services | NPIN (cdc.gov)

My Health Pocket Guide (Downloadable PDF)

My Medicines (Gender Neutral) | Pueblo.GPO.gov

Health Carre Training Kit Order Form

In our previous episode, the team provided information to help dialysis patients and listeners prepare for the future. Panelists gave specific suggestions and information that urged dialysis patients to take control of their future and make choices that will have a positive impact throughout their life. The changes necessary to achieve victory over madness are primarily centered around social, financial, and physical wellness.

Since there are so many factors that influence our financial literacy, the group made an executive decision to further our conversation about planning for the future. You have some difficult choices ahead and the difference between living with and surviving a chronic illness is very much controlled by money and access to systems that provide subsidies for the impoverished.

If you have questions you would like to submit to the show, please email kickinitwithkidneys365@gmail.com

 

Over the past few episodes, we’ve discussed a variety of topics such as vaccine hesitancy within communities of color, an overview of the stages of chronic kidney disease, and treatment options available. Last week, we delved into body image and sexuality. In continuing with our mission, our show today will help patients normalize their future as dialysis patients. Our panelists give specific suggestions and information that show dialysis patients how to take control of their future and make choices that will have a positive impact throughout their lives.

If you have questions you would like to submit to the show, please email kickinitwithkidneys365@gmail.com