- Smoking CessationSmoking cessation: Smoking can worsen anemia symptoms and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. By quitting smoking, overall health can be improved.
- NephrologySouthwest Kidney Institute (SKI) is committed to being a leader in kidney disease treatment, care and research, and we are looking for talented, passionate people to join our team. Serving patients since 1980, SKI is one of the largest nephrology groups in the United States and includes Board Certified, fellowship-trained physicians, one-third of whom have been named “Top Docs.”
- Kidney StonesWhat We Treat SKI provides comprehensive treatment for acute and chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, hypertension, kidney stones, kidney transplant, and electrolyte disorders.
- Stress ManagementStress management: Stress can worsen anemia symptoms. By practicing stress management techniques, like yoga or meditation, one can reduce stress levels.
- Mental HealthSouthwest Kidney Institute, PLC (the “Practice”) is dedicated to maintaining the privacy of your personal health information. Each time a patient visits an office of the Practice, a record is made that describes the treatments and services provided. Federal law outlines specific privacy protections and individual rights related to the information we maintain that identifies you as a patient. Protected health information includes demographic data and facts about your past, present and/or future physical or mental health. The Practice has put into place policies and procedures to help protect your health information. We are required to provide this notice outlining our legal duties and responsibilities related to the use and disclosure of patient identifiable health information (i.e. Privacy Practices), and examples of how your information may be used or disclosed. The Practice will abide by the terms of this notice and may revise this notice at any time. The new notice will be posted in the offices of the Practice in a prominent location. You may access a revised version on our website, by calling an office of the Practice and requesting a revised copy be mailed to you, or by requesting a copy in-person at an office of the Practice. Revisions to this notice will be effective for all health information the Practice maintains- past, present and/or future.