Welcome to MeritCare Kidney Services. Millions of Americans are at risk for developing chronic kidney disease and more than 100,000 new patients are diagnosed with kidney failure every year. While there is no cure for chronic kidney disease, there are effective treatment options. MeritCare Kidney Services is committed to providing services that result in:
- Activities that educate our community about kidney disease
- Compassionate and comprehensive care to our patients and families
- Treatment options that may assist in slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease
- State of the art dialysis treatment
- Kidney and pancreas transplant
- Research studies
Our physicians, physician assistants, nurses, dietitians, social workers, technicians and other staff members are here for you and your family. We will explain the effective treatment options available to you to assist you in choosing the option that allows you to live your life to the fullest. Learn more about dialysis, nephrology and transplant at MeritCare.
The Mission of MeritCare Kidney Services is: "To provide for the unique needs of those needing nephrology, dialysis or transplant services in an effort to improve their health status and positively impact their quality of life."
The Vision of MeritCare Kidney Services is: "To be recognized as the provider of choice for high quality nephrology and transplant related care. We will deliver a geographically accessible, comprehensive, and compassionate service to those patients and communities we serve."
MeritCare Transplant Services Recognized at National Collaborative Meeting
MeritCare Transplant Services was featured at the national Transplant Growth and Management Collaborative meeting as an organization who offers best practices for transplantation. Representatives from MeritCare, as well as Mayo Clinic, were highlighted in a video encouraging interactions between transplant organizations.
Congratulations to MeritCare Transplant Services for representing MeritCare at this national forum and for participating in this important work.
Watch the video of the Transplant Growth and Management Collaborative meeting:
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Back row: Kim Bommersbach, Dr. Mistry, Dr. Ahlin, Dr. Post, Tom Sell, Jeff Senn. Front row: Melissa Glander, Darla Dobberstein, Maria Regnier, Wanda Borchert.
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[Transplant coordinator], the doctors and all the staff made you feel good, like yourself, not just their part of the job that had to be done.
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