Jacksonville Nephrology

Did you know that your sleep quantity and quality could relate to your risk of developing hypertension? Check out our latest blog post on The Bean to learn more! 😴💤
https://www.jaxnephrology.com/blog/you-dont-snooze-you-lose

Sandeep Munjal, MD

Do you know how to read your blood pressure readings? This week on The Bean, we discussed the importance of finding and understanding your average blood pressure reading. While the highs and lows are important to be mindful of, the trend and average over time will help us look at the big picture. Click the link to read the post: https://www.jaxnephrology.com/blog/reading-your-readings

Sandeep Munjal, MD

We rounded out our dialysis FAQ with peritoneal dialysis, the home modality that we offer at our sister clinic, DialySuites . Head over to our blog to learn more about dialyzing from the comfort of your home: https://www.jaxnephrology.com/blog/kidney-korner-dialysis-faq-part-3-peritoneal-dialysis-pd

Sandeep Munjal, MD

Did you know that sodium has some sneaky, secret identities? Our latest post on The Bean helps you identify where there may be hidden sodium in your food to help you make more informed choices at the grocery store. Click the link to learn more! https://www.jaxnephrology.com/blog/sodiums-secret-identities-finding-hidden-sodium-in-your-food

Sandeep Munjal, MD

Do you know what's included in your nutrition label? There are multiple different parts to understand and we break them down for you in our most recent post on The Bean. Click the link to learn the label: https://www.jaxnephrology.com/blog/learn-the-label

Sandeep Munjal, MD

Our office will remain OPEN today as Debby looms. For those with in-office appointments scheduled, please keep a close eye on the weather for safe travel. Telehealth appointments are available, call our office for details. Stay safe.

For storm related resources, check out our Hurricane Preparedness post earlier this month:

Hurricane Preparedness: Safety Tips Last month, we shared some hurricane preparedness tips like shelf-stable foods and some helpful tips for preparation. Now, we want to talk about all things safety. Storms can be unpredictable,...

Did you know that simple relaxation techniques, like breathing and yoga, can help to reduce blood pressure? When we experience stress, our bodies can respond by increasing our blood pressure temporarily. By incorporating relaxation techniques, you can help protect your kidneys from the side effects of stress. Head over to our most recent blog post to learn more! https://www.jaxnephrology.com/blog/relaxation-for-blood-pressure-management
Sandeep Munjal, MD

Dr. Munjal often asks patients to take their blood pressure at home on a regular basis rather than relying solely on their in-office reading to make decisions. Do you know why that is? Head over to our blog to find out!
https://www.jaxnephrology.com/blog/home-monitoring-vs-office-appointments-whats-the-difference

Sandeep Munjal, MD

This week on the Kidney Korner, we continued our FAQ segment on dialysis. We are featuring commonly asked questions for patients who are new to in-center hemodialysis treatment. Head over to our blog to read more!
https://www.jaxnephrology.com/blog/kidney-korner-dialysis-faq-part-2-in-center-hemodialysis

Sandeep Munjal, MD

With Hurricane Beryl in Texas starting our hurricane season off last week, we want to share some tips to help you prepare and stay safe. Read more on our blog, The Bean here: https://www.jaxnephrology.com/blog.
Sandeep Munjal, MD

Happy Independence Day! Thank you to all those who fight for the rights and freedoms of this nation! We will be closed in observance and will reopen on Friday, July 5th. Be safe and have fun! 🇺🇸 🎆

Sandeep Munjal, MD

Have you ever wondered why a doctor requests labs within a certain time frame, why labs need to be drawn on a regular basis, or why a particular lab was ordered? You’re not alone! Head over to The Bean to learn more about the 'why' behind the tests. https://www.jaxnephrology.com/blog/the-why-behind-the-tests

Sandeep Munjal, MD

Its an honor to celebrate milestone moments with our team 👏 Today we celebrate the five year work anniversary of our Manager-in-Training, Kayla! She is the voice of our blogs, tackles any project she is given with heart and passion, and goes above and beyond for both patient and team. We look forward to celebrating many more years together, Happy Work Anniversary!

Blog post alert! 🚨 This week on The Bean, we collaborated with our sister company, DialySuites, to answer some frequently asked questions from those who are new to dialysis. Head over to either blog to read more!
https://dialysuites.com/blog-2/
https://www.jaxnephrology.com/blog

Sandeep Munjal, MD

Happy Fathers Day Sandeep Munjal, MD and our incredible community of Dads. May your day be filled with love, joy, and smiles. Happy Father's Day!

Happy Hurricane Season! As we enter the longest season in Florida, we want to remind you about the importance of hurricane preparation. Check out our latest blog post for helpful tips and tricks and staple some items for your stock pile.

Sandeep Munjal, MD

This week was a blog post double feature on The Bean! To round out Hypertension Awareness month, we talked about how blood pressure and the kidneys work together and answered some FAQs about blood pressure. Head on over to The Bean to learn more! https://www.jaxnephrology.com/blog

Sandeep Munjal, MD

Giving our team a day off to honor and remember those that protected us. Our office will reopen on Tuesday, May 28th. May you have a blessed Memorial Day.

Our National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Jacksonville Kidney Walk was a great success yesterday, despite the threat of rain! Our team sends out a huge THANK YOU to all of our supporters, we couldn't have done it without you. Our team was able to raise over $1,000 for NKF and their programs to raise awareness of kidney disease. We may take a rest from stepping, but we will be looking forward to our NKF walk next year. Thank you again! Sandeep Munjal, MD

Taking your blood pressure and keeping track of the readings is vital to your health if you have Hypertension or Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). At Jacksonville Nephrology, we have a few tools that can help you take the pressure out of taking your blood pressure. Head over to our blog, The Bean, to learn more!

Sandeep Munjal, MD

May the blessings of motherhood be cherished today. Wishing you a very Happy Mother's Day.

In our effort to continue empowering our patients for Hypertension Awareness Month, we wanted to highlight our Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) program. RPM allows patients' vital information to be monitored from the comfort of their own home by our dedicated team. Read more about the benefits of RPM in our latest post on The Bean: https://www.jaxnephrology.com/blog/the-rpm-program!

Sandeep Munjal, MD

Our team is at it again! We are excited to join the National Kidney Foundation of Florida in their Kidney Walk 5K in 18 days. We look forward to supporting our community and empowering others about kidney disease. As our team prepares for the walk with a stepping challenge and fundraiser, we would greatly appreciate your support. Thank you for supporting our team in making an impact! 👟

Dream Team's Fundraising Page at 2024 Jacksonville Kidney Walk Why We Walk This year, our team has joined others throughout the country to fight against kidney disease. On May 19, 2024 we’ll walk for our loved ones, colleagues or friends who cope with this devastating chronic illness each day – and for those who we work with everyday. Together, we walk to s...

As we prepare for the NKF 5k walk and Hypertension Awareness Month in May, we want to highlight Chronic Kidney Disease and Hypertension on our blog. Head over to our newest post on the differnce between an Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Check back every week to learn more with us!

Sandeep Munjal, MD

We are just over a month out from our NKF Kidney Walk in May! We used March to prepare and empower ourselves as a team by participating in a step challenge. As a team, we walked 2,668,595 steps, totaling 1,334 miles! Stay tuned as our fundraising and empowerment efforts continue through the NKF 5K date. We hope to see you there! 👟

Sandeep Munjal, MD

Wishing you a Happy Holi! May your day be filled with the colors of the season.

Did you know that 33% of adults in the US are affected by kidney disease? Take this quiz from the National Kidney Foundation to see if you are at risk of kidney disease.

Did you know that replacing meat with a plant based diet may prevent or slow the progression of kidney disease? Join us for a Meatless Monday to reduce meat consumption for the benefit of your kidneys. Read more about the benefits of a Meatless Monday and a plant based diet at https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/plant-based. Sandeep Munjal, MD

We struck gold, with our ‘Gold’ens! Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ Sandeep Munjal, MD