Quick Tip:

Many people with kidney disease don't know they have it.

 

1 in 8 adult Americans will develop kidney disease in their lifetimes.

  
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Patient Stories

Being a good patient means many things. Perhaps most important is learning as much as you can about Chronic Kidney Disease.

 

Armed with information and a positive attitude, you can live a good life with kidney disease.

Educate yourself so you can stay as healthy as possible. Follow your doctor’s instructions as closely as you can. Ask for help when you need it.

Rely on your friends and loved ones to get through the difficult times, and never forget that a good laugh is sometimes the best medicine.

At the Northwest Kidney Centers, we are blessed to call many of our patients -- friends.

 

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