How do you celebrate yourself and your kidney health? The ESRD Network has created a fun kidney-themed BINGO card that you can pass out to the people in your life to help them boost their kidney strength and be mindful of just how important our kidneys are.
The Kidney Patient Advisory Council has created several flyers to help raise awareness! Download this flyer to learn more about treatment adherence and find out how to visit their website for more resources.
Check out our NEW Qsource ESRD Peer Connect app! This app is free to download and will be updated monthly with news about our latest blogs, resources, and how we serve our kidney patients, care partners, and facility staff.
If you have trouble downloading the app or have any questions or comments, please email us.
Facility Shoutout!
Your ESRD Network wants to recognize at least one facility staff member each month who is going above and beyond for their patients. This month we have two shoutouts: Kim Takoo, Administrative Assistant for Dialysis Center of Lincoln OST clinic, and Lyz Longnecker, who is the Director of Nursing for all Dialysis Centers of Lincoln.
Kim is an invaluable asset to her team and consistently goes above and beyond her role in the facility. She coordinates all monthly patient engagement activities across all four facilities and ensures that they are fresh and creative. She demonstrates exceptional dedication to patient-centered care by tying the activities to things such as patient engagement and treatment compliance. In addition, Kim independently creates and coordinates monthly games for staff members, which brings positivity, connection, and morale to the workplace. Kim’s creativity, consistency, and compassion make a meaningful difference for both patients and staff, and her contributions significantly enhance the culture at work.
Lyz earned her Certified Administrator of Renal Healthcare (CARH) credential, an outstanding professional achievement and a true reflection of her dedication to excellence in renal care leadership. Lyz continues to lead by example each day. Her integrity, professionalism, and commitment to quality patient care inspire her teams. She consistently supports staff, navigates challenges, and keeps patient-centered care at the forefront of every decision. This accomplishment highlights her perseverance, expertise, and commitment to advancing both her organization and the patients she serves.
Congratulations, Kim and Lyz, you both are assets to your teams!!
Do you have a facility staff member you’d like to nominate for the facility shoutout? Email us the details of who, what, and where at Qsource-Peers@qsource.org.
Mark Your Calendars! New Peer Call Topics for 2026
All calls take place at 1 p.m. CT on Thursdays and Fridays to accommodate treatment schedules! Feel free to join one or both. Staff is encouraged to join as well!
Traveling Safely:Go on any vacation you’ve ever dreamed of, and make treatment work for you away from home.
Book that vacation! Go on that cruise! Don’t miss out on any adventure or family trip, and feel confident doing so with the tips and tricks we will discuss during our next Peer Connection call when we talk about how to make traveling work for you and your loved ones while on treatment!
To reach the Patient Services Team for communication about Peer Connection activities, including questions, suggestions, or ideas, you can email the team at
This material was prepared by Qsource, an End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. 26.ESRD.02.021
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