Renal CarePartners of Prince Frederick

RCP of Arlington in Prince Frederick, Maryland offers In-center Hemodialysis, CAPD, CCPD and isolation.

About Renal CarePartners of Prince Frederick

RCP of Prince Frederick is committed to providing patients with the highest-quality in-center dialysis/ hemodialysis care.

Why are we different?
Renal CarePartners of Prince Frederick is the premier provider of dialysis services in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Our Dialysis Unit is staffed by specially trained nephrologists, nurses, technicians and dietitians who provide a dialysis facility designed for patient comfort, with aesthetic touches that include: comfortable furnishings and attractive colors; individual TV/VCRs; home-like waiting areas. Renal CarePartners of Prince Frederick is a recipient the "Five Diamond Patient Safety Program."

For more information, contact Gail Bell, Administrator, at (410) 414-8000.

One in Nine Americans Has Chronic Kidney Disease

Many People With Kidney Disease Still in the Dark
Nearly half of people with an advanced form of kidney disease do not know they have weak or failing kidneys, according to recent research published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation.

The Facts About Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

1. 20 million Americans - 1 in 9 US adults-have CKD and another 20 million more are at increased risk.
    
2. Early detection can help prevent the progression of kidney disease to kidney failure.
    
3. Heart Disease is the major cause of death for all people with CKD.
    
4. Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) is the best estimate of kidney function.
    
5. Hypertension causes CKD and CKD causes hypertension.
    
6. Persistent proteinuria means CKD.
    
7. High risk groups include those with diabetes, hypertension and a family history of kidney disease.
    
8. African Americans, Hispanics, Pacific Islanders, Native Americans and Seniors are at increased risk.
    
9. Three simple tests can detect CKD: blood pressure, urine albumin and serum creatinine.