April 2020: COVID-19 Patient Resources

Dear Patients, Family Members, and Caregivers: The outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has become stressful for many people. You may find yourself overwhelmed with the amount of information coming out from multiple sources. IPRO ESRD Network of New York would like to share some important patient education resources that might be helpful for you, your family, friends, caregivers or others in your community.

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Upcoming Event Network Patient Webinar: COVID-19: Renal Diet Adjustments

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a complex and stressful situation for the ESRD community. As the COVID-19 public health emergency continues to evolve, dialysis facilities may make changes to policies including, treatment schedule changes to times, seating, and treatment duration. An important element to be mindful of during these times, are the adjustments needed to the renal diet to be prepared with managing some of these new changes. Please join the ESRD Network for a webinar that will focus on dietary adjustments associated with dialysis treatment changes due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Speakers: Maria Elena Siciliano, MA ED, RDN, CSR, CDN, Registered Renal Dietitian, NYU Winthrop Hospital, IPRO ESRD Network of New York Divisional Board Member Kenneth Teasley, IPRO ESRD Network Patient Advisory Committee (PAC) Senior Advisor, IPRO ESRD Network of New York Medical Review Board (MRB) Member, National Patient Subject Matter Expert (PSME), Health Educator/Patient Advocate Date: Monday, April 27, 2020 at 1:00pm ET

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COVID-19 Patient Resources COVID-19 Updates, Patient Safety Tips...and More!

United States Government Government Response to Coronavirus, COVID-19 National Institute of Health To Beat COVID-19, Social Distancing is a Must Coronaviruses U.S. Food and Drug Administration Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes First Test for Patient At-Home Sample Collection Federal Emergency Management Agency Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Supporting Patients & Healthcare Workers John Hopkins University & Medicine Understanding the Coronavirus Pandemic COVID-19 Basics: Frequently Asked Questions National Kidney Foundation General Information about the Coronavirus Medication & COVID-19 Kidney Friendly Diet and COVID-19 Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Screening and Triage at Intake: Screening Dialysis Patients for COVID-19 If You Are Sick or Caring for Someone Symptoms & Testing

University of California San Diego Health: "Managing Anxiety: Breathing Exercise Amid COVID-19 Crisis"

Mental Health Resources Combating Social Isolation, Stress, Anxiety and .....More!

National Institute of Health Dealing with Stress, Anxiety, and Grief during COVID-19 Mayo Clinic COVID-19 and your Mental Health Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Mental health and coping during COVID-19 crisis U.S. News & World Reports Protect Your Family's Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic National Institute of Mental Health Supporting Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic World Economic Forums Managing mental health during coronavirus - experts around the world share insights

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