Dr. Janis Lawrence-Jackson was named volunteer of the month for her work at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital community medical clinic.
Click HERE to learn more about Dr. Lawrence-Jackson, or contact us to schedule an appointment.
Dr. Janis Lawrence-Jackson was named volunteer of the month for her work at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital community medical clinic.
Click HERE to learn more about Dr. Lawrence-Jackson, or contact us to schedule an appointment.
DID YOU KNOW… Each of your kidneys is made up of about a million filtering units called nephrons. Each nephron includes a filter, called the glomerulus, and a tubule. The nephrons work through a two-step process: the glomerulus filters your blood, and the tubule returns needed substances to your blood and removes wastes.
Happy New Year from all of us at Gulf Coast Kidney Associates. Wishing you and yours all the best of health and happiness in the coming year. Visit us at: www.gulfcoastkidney.com if we can help in any way. #gulfcoastkidney #kidneyspecialists #newyear2021
Preparing your resolutions for the New Year?
For a healthy body, exercise regularly and try adding more superfoods such as avocados, blueberries, sweet potato, and salmon. Healthy kidneys add up to a healthy body. Need assistance with kidney-related issues? Come visit us for the highest quality of patient care. Click here to learn more about our qualified team of physicians: http://www.gulfcoastkidney.com/about/our-physicians/.
Happy Holidays from all the staff at Gulf Coast Kidney Associates. As you celebrate this festive time of year, here are some kidney-friendly classic recipes to enjoy. ( https://www.epicurious.com/special…/kidney-friendly ). If we can be of assistance, contact us for a consultation (https://www.gulfcoastkidney.com/contacts).
Covid-19 can cause heart and kidney problems: An expert at John Hopkins Medicine stated” The kidney damage is, in some cases, severe enough to require dialysis. Some hospitals experiencing surges of patients who are very ill with COVID-19 have reported they are running short on the machines and sterile fluids needed to perform these kidney procedures.”https://www.google.com/url?sa=i… )
Tobacco products have a strong potential to damage the health of your kidneys? If you have questions or need a specialist, contact us for assistance or to schedule an appointment.
DID YOU KNOW…Alport Syndrome is a genetic disorder affecting around 1 in 50,000 children, characterized by glomerulonephritis, end-stage kidney disease, and hearing loss. Contact GulfCoastKidney.com for more details or to schedule a consultation. http://ow.ly/efLM30lf4c0
Fun Fact: Kidneys produce hormones that promote red blood cell creation