Resources Home for Patients & Caregivers Resources If you’re interested in learning more about kidney disease, or if you’re looking for a support group, this is the place for you. Here are some resources to help you stay informed and connected. Information About Your Kidneys and Dialysis Learn more about how to live with kidney disease. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Chronic Kidney Disease: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/programs/initiatives/kidney.html End Stage Renal Disease Networks: www.esrdnetworks.org Home Dialysis Central: http://www.homedialysis.org/ Mayo Clinic – Chronic Kidney Disease: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-kidney-disease/home/ovc-20207456 Polycystic Kidney Disease: https://pkdcure.org/ Support and Patient Advocacy Groups Connect with other patients, caregivers and loved ones to share individual experiences with dialysis and living with kidney disease. American Association of Kidney Patients: www.aakp.org American Kidney Fund: http://www.kidneyfund.org/ Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC): http://www.dialysispatients.org/ Kidney & Urology Foundation of America, Inc.: http://www.kidneyurology.org/ Life Options Rehabilitation Program: www.lifeoptions.org National Kidney Foundation: www.kidney.org Renal Support Network: http://www.rsnhope.org Dialysis While Traveling ARA's Travel Department assists patients schedule their dialysis treatments when traveling, including locating the closest dialysis center to the final destination. If you're planning a trip, contact the Travel Department. If you're curious to see where other dialysis clinics are located, you can use these resources. Dialysis Units in the USA: http://nephron.com/usacgi.html Dialysisfinder: www.dialysisfinder.com Global Dialysis: www.globaldialysis.com Industry Organizations and Publications Learn more about what’s happening in the healthcare industry, including a specific look at the world of dialysis. American Diabetes Association: http://www.diabetes.org/ American Society of Nephrology (ASN): https://www.asn-online.org/ Kidney Health Initiative: https://www.asn-online.org/khi/ National Institutes of Health: www.nih.gov Nephrology News & Issues: www.nephronline.com NEPHCURE Kidney International: http://nephcure.org/ NIDDK Publications On-line: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease pcori (Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute): http://www.pcori.org/ Kidney Transplant Resources Some dialysis patients are fortunate enough to find a donor. Learn more about receiving a transplant. American Transplant Foundation: http://www.americantransplantfoundation.org Donate Life America: https://www.donatelife.net/ Gift of Life Donor Program: http://www.donors1.org/ UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing): https://www.unos.org/ At a Glance American Renal Associates operates 240 dialysis clinics in 27 states and Washington D.C., serving more than 17,300 patients with end-stage renal disease in partnership with approximately 400 local nephrologists. If you have questions, you can call 1-877-99-RENAL (1-877-997-3625) or patients@americanrenal.com for Patients & Caregivers What You Need to Know Dialysis Treatment Nutrition & Wellness Our Responsibilities to our Patients FAQs Resources Pay Your Bill for Physicians Partnership Model Dialysis Centers What to Expect Photo Gallery Patient Stories Careers Physician Opportunities CTA Notice About Leadership Contact Clinical Research Services Healthcare Compliance ©2021 American Renal® Associates. All Rights Reserved. 500 Cummings Center, Suite 6550, Beverly, MA, 01915