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Patients, don't miss the upcoming Network Coordinating Center (NCC) Webinar on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM CT Celebrating the Holidays Safely During COVID-19 Click to register!... https://hsagonline.webex.com/hsagonline/onstage/g.php See more

Reminder it’s time to get your flu shot. It’s the most important step you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu. It’s also covered for people with Medicare when you get it from a health care provider that accepts Medicare. https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/flu-shots. Recordatorio: es hora de vacunarse contra la gripe/influenza. Es el paso más importante que puede tomar para protegerse y proteger a sus seres queridos de la gripe/influenza. También está cubierto para personas con Medicare cuando la obtienen de un proveedor de atención médica que acepta Medicare. https://es.medicare.gov/coverage/flu-shots

Preparing for and receiving a kidney transplant, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, can be an uncertain and overwhelming process. This article discusses tips to promote positive mental and physical health for yourself or your loved ones. https://www.dpcedcenter.org//supporting-your-health-and-w/

Check out the newest patient newsletter available for download now! newsletterhttps://resourcehub.exchange/download/2020-heartland-headlines-issue-2/?wpdmdl=7466&refresh=5f91afa51e31a1603383205

Clean Hands Count! The ESRD NCC has modified the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Clean Hands Count campaign materials for the kidney community. Download the Clean Hands Count resources today! These resource are also available in Spanish. https://esrdncc.org/en/patients/clean-hands-count/

COVID-19 vs Flu: Breaking Down the Difference webinar Tuesday, 10/20 3pm CT Discuss the importance of the flu vaccine. Define the differences between the flu and COVID-19. Help patients understand how to protect themselves against the flu and COVID-19.... https://hsagonline.webex.com/hsagonline/onstage/g.php

The ESRD NCC has modified the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Clean Hands Count campaign materials for the kidney community. Download the Clean Hands Count resources today! These resource are also available in Spanish. https://esrdncc.org/en/patients/clean-hands-count/

Want to work from home? A Ticket to Work Service provider can help with that! Join @ChooseWork on October 21 at 2 p.m. CT to learn how Social Security’s Ticket to Work program can support you on your path to employment. choosework.ssa.gov/wise

Roll Up Your Sleeve for Your Annual Flu Vaccine! https://youtu.be/02ICysV_t1E

It's more important than ever to slow the spread of illnesses like flu. The best way to protect yourself from getting the flu and keep you from spreading it to others is to get the flu shot. It’s covered for people with Medicare: https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/flu-shots. Es más importante que nunca detener la propagación de enfermedades como la gripe/influenza. La mejor manera de protegerse de la gripe y evitar contagiar a otras personas es vacunándose. La vacuna está cubierta para personas con Medicare: https://es.medicare.gov/coverage/flu-shots.

Calling all caregivers! Join the Network Coordinationg Center (NCC) for their October Kidney Caregiver Peer Connection Call! Thursday, October 8 2pm-3pm CT.

Does Implicit Racial Bias Affect Patient-Provider Communication? Black patients said certain non-verbal cues signaled implicit racial bias, and that bias can affect patient-provider communication and care quality. Read more here:

Educate your patients on how to prevent infections, what signs and symptoms to look for, and when to seek medical care for possible sepsis with this printable infographic. https://www.cdc.gov//HCP_infographic_protect-your-patients

Focus on Sepsis During COVID-19 The Global Sepsis Alliance has stated that COVID-19 can cause sepsis, the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to an infection that can lead to organ damage and death. In the U.S., one in three patients who die in a hospital die of sepsis. Find out more about the relationship between sepsis and COVID-19 here: https://www.biomerieuxconnection.com//the-relationship-be/