Taking Our Care to the Community

Taking Our Care to the Community

“We are taking our outstanding care to the communities where our patients live,” says Dr. Benjamin Humphreys, Chief, Division of Nephrology, commenting on the expansion of the division’s clinical services beyond the Washington University/Barnes campus. The North County Dialysis Center, which opened in February 2018, joins Home Dialysis South in providing more convenient, state-of-the-art services […]
Young Man’s Music is Good for the Body and the Soul

Young Man’s Music is Good for the Body and the Soul

Chase Cofer remembers the day he experienced the first symptom. It was a day like any other, with Chase and his sister spending time with their cousins. Chase hadn’t noticed anything was wrong – but his sister did. She pointed out that his arm had been in a fixed, bent position for the entire day. […]
KMOV Surprise Squad Visits Jennifer, Dialysis Patient

KMOV Surprise Squad Visits Jennifer, Dialysis Patient

Jennifer Malson, mother of two, was recently surprised by KMOV’s Surprise Squad. She is part of the Forest Park Kidney Center’s home hemo program. Jennifer’s friend, Kim, nominated her for this special visit, not only to help her friend, but to raise awareness for World Kidney Day and transplants. Check out the story here…and have […]
WU Nephrologist on World Kidney Day – Prevention

WU Nephrologist on World Kidney Day – Prevention

Washington University nephrologist Tarek Alhamad was interviewed by Lisa Hart, correspondent for the morning news show Fox 2 NOW in honor of World Kidney Day, March 8, 2018. Dr. Alhamad took the opportunity to emphasize kidney health in women, since March 8 also marked the celebration of International Women’s Day. Dr. Alhamad spoke about kidney […]
A Nephrologist is The Cooking Doc – #ChangeYourBuds

A Nephrologist is The Cooking Doc – #ChangeYourBuds

The Cooking Doc is an online cooking series that features Dr. Blake Shusterman, a nephrologist. He whips up a delicious combo of his knowledge of the kidney and his passion for cooking. Healthy never tasted so good! Poached fish in olive oil and citrus, yum! Check out a chicken, squash and kale casserole.