Check out these excellent resources for kidney families created by IROC’s Community Engagement Workgroup

Are you a part of a kidney transplant family seeking support, guidance, and resources to navigate through this challenging journey? Look no further, as the Improving Renal Outcomes Collaborative (IROC) Community Engagement Workgroup (CEW) has curated an outstanding collection of educational materials tailored specifically for kidney families like yours. IROC's mission is “Partnering with patients with kidney disease and their caregivers to achieve health, longevity, and quality of life equivalent to the general population”. The Community Engagement Workgroup (CEW) is the caregiver and patient committee that creates resources to help families facing kidney transplant. In this blog post, we'll delve into the invaluable tools and information provided by our friends at IROC, designed to support and empower kidney families along every step of the transplant process.

Materials include (CEW Educational Materials — IROC (irocnow.org):

1. Blood Pressure Measurement Instructions

2. Medicare

3. Rejection Education

4. Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care

Please access the materials here: https://www.irocnow.org/cew-education-materials

Interested in joining the IROC CEW? Visit Community Engagement Workgroup (CEW) — IROC (irocnow.org) to learn more.

Connecting with other kidney families can provide a sense of community, shared experiences, and valuable support. IROC's resources facilitate networking opportunities, support groups, and community events where families can come together, share stories, and build lasting connections.