A program of the non-profit Medical Education Institute (MEI), Kidney School--www.kidneyschool.org--
Kidney School--www.kidneyschool.org--is self-paced online learning. Visit any one of 16 FREE modules 24/7 to learn how to manage and live with chronic kidney disease (CKD). It was developed to:
• Offer up-to-date, research-based info.
• Help you learn what to expect and what to ask.
• Provide the tools you need to self-manage your care to stay healtheir and keep doing the things you enjoy.
04/07/2026
What does a power outage really mean for someone who needs dialysis to stay alive? As infrastructure breaks down, this blog shows how quickly disruptions compound, forcing impossible trade-offs and putting already vulnerable patients at even greater risk. https://homedialysis.org/news-and-research/blog/690-when-the-lights-go-out-infrastructure-failure-and-dialysis-patients
04/01/2026
Can you believe today is the last day of March? It’s been an honor to be part of National Kidney Month with all of you. We hope you had a chance to take advantage of our free CE SPARK class, The “Flip.” If not, you still have until 11:59 PM tonight to register, then complete the class at your convenience.
https://mei.org/spark-series/
If you are not already following us, please do so! We share real-world education, tools, and insights every week to support better outcomes for patients and the teams who care for them.
03/28/2026
Who remembers Paul Harvey’s radio broadcasts, “The Rest of the Story?” We have quite the rest of the story for you today.
Many of you may remember Dean Feener’s blog from last November, “A Voice-Guided Path to Safer Dialysis,” which shared how he created the hands-free app Dial-Assist to guide his dad through home HD treatments (https://homedialysis.org/.../670-a-voice-guided-path-to...). It's an incredible example of what patient-driven innovation can look like in real life.
Read today’s blog to see what happened next for the Feener family...it's definitely one worth reading!
https://homedialysis.org/.../689-my-80-year-old-solo-home...
03/21/2026
Are you just collecting KDQOL-36 scores…or is the care team actually using them to change patient care? Read today's blog to find how KDQOL-36 can uncover what matters most to patients and directly inform more personalized, effective care plans!
https://homedialysis.org/news-and-research/blog/688-how-are-you-scoring-and-using-the-kdqol-36-to-plan-care
03/17/2026
Have you ever felt this way about taking a CE class?
“It’s all theory, no practical takeaways I can use tomorrow.”
“It doesn’t respect how experienced nurses already are.”
“The content doesn’t match what I actually see with my patients."
We hear this all the time.
That's exactly what SPARK is designed to change.
In honor of National Kidney Month, we're offering a FREE SPARK CE CLASS:
The "Flip" - Switching from PD to Home HD
Real scenarios. Real decisions. Real-world application.
Earn 1 CE by registering here: https://mei.org/learning-center/
03/06/2026
Would it help your home dialysis program to have tried-and-tested techniques to support patients through a home-to-home transition when PD stops working?
In honor of National Kidney Month, MEI is offering one of our SPARK courses for FREE!
Earn 1 CE by learning practical ways to help patients stay home on HD when PD fails.
Learn more in this week's KidneyViews blog: https://homedialysis.org/news-and-research/blog/686-the-flip-from-pd-to-home-hd-free-success-secrets-in-march
03/04/2026
Webinar day is here! You still have time to join us by registering here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QQZGxXqHQzmgpbI-4hVv8A
Today at 12:30 pm EST / 11:30 am CST we are talking about sleeping on dialysis, including Cycler PD and nocturnal home dialysis, with special guests Christina and Michael Gilchrist (BLIND CHICK Living - on dialysis). Take an hour and join us...you will be glad you did!
03/04/2026
What if dialysis could happen while you sleep?
For some patients, overnight treatment means waking up with dialysis already done and having the entire day free for work, family, and daily life.
Register NOW for our FREE webinar this Wednesday, March 4 at 12:30 pm EST/11:30 am CST to hear about overnight dialysis, including Cycler PD and nocturnal home dialysis. Christina and Michael Gilchrist (BLIND CHICK Living - on dialysis) will share their real-life experiences and what overnight dialysis has meant for their quality of life.
This webinar is perfect for patients, care partners, and healthcare professionals who want to learn more about overnight options! Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QQZGxXqHQzmgpbI-4hVv8A
03/03/2026
Have you registered for our next webinar yet?
This Wednesday, March 4, we are talking about overnight dialysis and what it can mean for real life. More flexibility. More freedom during the day. Real stories from Christina and Michael Gilchrist (BLIND CHICK Living - on dialysis) about their experience.
Our webinars are always engaging, delivered in a clear, easy-to-understand way with practical takeaways.
Here is the link - please share! We can't wait to see you there!
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QQZGxXqHQzmgpbI-4hVv8A #/registration
02/26/2026
What if dialysis could fit into your life overnight?
Join us on Wednesday, March 4 at 12:30 pm EST/11:30 am CST for a free webinar exploring overnight dialysis and how it may support flexibility and quality of life. Special guests Christina and Michael Gilchrist (BLIND CHICK Living - on dialysis) will share their story and experience with us!
Perfect for patients, care partners, and healthcare professionals!
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QQZGxXqHQzmgpbI-4hVv8A #/registration
02/13/2026
Do patients believe home dialysis is better than in-center? Read this week's KidneyViews blog to learn what patients REALLY think! https://homedialysis.org/news-and-research/blog/683-view-from-the-chair-is-the-tide-turning-toward-home-dialysis