Innovative Renal Care Dialysis Centers of Michigan Eastpointe

10/20/2025

Every light that turns on, every machine that runs, and every treatment space that feels safe depends on the steadfast work of facility and engineering teams. During Health Care Facilities and Engineering Week, we recognize the people who keep our clinics powered, comfortable, and ready for care.

10/20/2025

Clean hands save lives. International Infection Prevention Week is a reminder that the simplest habits can have the biggest impact in dialysis care. Washing hands before and after treatment, keeping access sites clean and covered, and following your care team’s instructions all help lower infection risk. For patients and families, prevention is protection. Taking a few extra seconds for hand hygiene or site care can mean fewer complications and more peace of mind. This week we recognize the power of those small actions that keep care safe every day.

10/19/2025

New connections can make any day brighter. National New Friends Day is an opportunity to say a quick hello in the waiting room or share a laugh during treatment. Small moments like these can turn strangers into support.

10/17/2025

Your experience matters. This fall, patients across the country will be invited to complete the 2025 ICH CAHPS Survey, a confidential, independent survey about your dialysis care.
Be on the lookout for:
• A letter from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
• A call from Press Ganey (574-309-9553 on your caller ID)
Your voice could help shape how care is delivered for every patient who walks through our doors. Learn more at: https://birdeye.cx/au3hz9

How is your experience with Innovative Renal Care? We’d love to hear from you. This fall, you may be invited to complete the 2025 ICH CAHPS Survey, a national survey that allows patients like you to provide feedback about your dialysis care. Your input helps us improve and deliver the best experie...

10/16/2025

Gobbledygook: Language that is hard to understand. On National Dictionary Day, we'll trade the hard to understand jargon for plain talk so dialysis days feel easier. We promise to keep clinic conversations clear and simple so your care instructions never sound like gobbledygook. A silly word, a serious goal.

10/15/2025

There’s a dialysis chair waiting when you travel this holiday season. Don’t worry about interrupting treatment while you travel. Use this link to find an IRC clinic at your travel destination https://innovativerenal.com/patient/clinic-locator/ or ask your care team for assistance.

10/14/2025

Dessert should be a treat, not a tradeoff. From the IRC cookbook, the Apple Cake with Warm Honey Sauce is filling, comforting, and simple to prepare. Share a slice with someone you love or enjoy it slowly on your own as a treat that feels indulgent but still manageable. Find the recipe here: https://innovativerenal.com/patient/health-and-nutrition/nutrition/recipes/

10/13/2025

National Dialysis Technician Recognition Week honors the frontline experts who make dialysis possible. Technicians are often the first faces our patients see, guiding them to their chair, setting up treatment, and watching carefully through every session. Their skill and attention keep care safe, and their kindness helps make long hours more manageable.

This week let's thank our dialysis technicians for their steady hands, sharp eyes, and caring hearts. They are essential members of the care team, helping deliver more tomorrows to every patient, family, and community we serve.

10/10/2025

Caring for your mind is part of caring for your health. Living with ESRD can sometimes bring stress, fatigue, or worry, and it is normal to feel that weight. Talk with your care team about support, lean on trusted friends or family, and build small routines that bring calm. On World Mental Health Day, we pause to recognize that mental well-being strengthens every step of the care journey.

10/06/2025

Health Care Supply Chain Week shines a light on the people who keep clinics running smoothly. From dialysis chairs to sterile supplies, every piece of equipment and every delivery matters. Behind each treatment is a chain of professionals working to make sure patients have what they need, when they need it. This week we recognize the planners, purchasers, drivers, and stock teams whose work often goes unseen but whose impact is felt at every treatment. Their dedication keeps care safe, steady, and ready for every patient who walks through the door.

10/04/2025

National Taco Day is a perfect moment to give taco night a kidney-friendly twist. Build flavor with the IRC Mexican Seasoning instead of extra salt. Top with the No Tomato Salsa for crunch and brightness without a sodium or potassium spike. If you want a cozy option, the Zesty Taco Soup delivers taco flavors in a measured cup. The IRC cookbook versions keep numbers in check: Mexican Seasoning about 10 mg sodium per teaspoon, No Tomato Salsa about 1 mg sodium per 2 tablespoons, and Zesty Taco Soup about 421 mg sodium per 1 cup. Rinse canned beans and corn as the recipe directs to keep minerals lower, and watch portions so your fluid goals stay on track. For more recipes visit: https://innovativerenal.com/patient/health-and-nutrition/nutrition/recipes/

10/02/2025

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time to celebrate progress and hope. American Cancer Society projects the number of U.S. breast cancer survivors will grow from about 4.3 million in 2025 to 5.3 million by 2035. More people are living beyond diagnosis, supported by advances in early detection and treatment. This month, join us in honoring survivors, supporting those in care, and remembering those we have lost.