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Life on Dialysis: A Patient's Perspective

Life on Dialysis: A Patient's Perspective

Update: 2025-03-14
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Most people who go to in center hemodialysis require lifestyle adjustments to help them get the most out of their treatment while enjoying life. In this episode of Hot Topics in Kidney Health, we visit a hemodialysis center to hear from patients and professionals about what it's like to live on dialysis. In today's episode we heard from: 


Michelle Massey, PCT

Cassandra Watkins, Hemodialysis patient

Reginald Gramling, Hemodialysis patient

Gurley Benson, Charge Nurse at dialysis center

Ebony McKinley, Dialysis social worker

Belinda Benbow, Dialysis Facility Administrator

William Henderson, Regional Vice President of Operations for the Capital Division for U.S. Renal Care


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Hemodialysis Information


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Life on Dialysis: A Patient's Perspective

Life on Dialysis: A Patient's Perspective

National Kidney Foundation