{"id":7575,"date":"2023-05-29T00:59:54","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T00:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westgableshealthcare.com\/?page_id=7575"},"modified":"2023-05-30T11:39:58","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T11:39:58","slug":"chronic-kidney-disease-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/westgableshealthcare.com\/chronic-kidney-disease-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Chronic Kidney Disease Management"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is CKD<\/h3>\n

Chronic kidney disease, also known as chronic renal disease or CKD, is a condition characterized by a gradual loss of kidney function over time. Chronic kidney disease includes conditions that damage your kidneys and decrease their ability to keep you healthy by filtering wastes from your blood.<\/p>\n

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Our CKD Management Program is directed by Dr. Marco Hernandez<\/strong> of Kendall Regional Hospital and West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital. Our Chronic Kidney Disease Management team clinical team<\/a> is trained to provide specialized care and services to patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD<\/a>) and related diagnoses, with dialysis conveniently delivered on campus. To best accommodate the singular needs of this population, we have allocated a special wing to their care with a dedicated nurse on-hand to coordinate treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Specifically, our Chronic Kidney Disease Management Program aims to:<\/h3>\n