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Chronic Renal Disease

The Chronic Renal Disease Program (CRDP) provides life-saving care and treatment for adults with end-stage renal disease. End-stage renal disease is a condition in which the kidneys no longer function normally. Usually, in end-stage renal disease, the kidneys are functioning at less than 10% of their normal capacity. When this occurs, dialysis (a mechanical process that performs the kidneys work) or a kidney transplant is needed.

The CRDP assists with costs related to:

• Dialysis services
• Renal transplantation
• Medical management
• Inpatient and outpatient service
• Home dialysis supplies and equipment
• Medications
• Limited patient transportation

For an application or more information, go to:

http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/CWP/view.asp?A=179&Q=232459#36

ECDA Lending Library

ECDA Lending Library contains a variety of general books on diabetes, cookbooks and videos. No charge for borrowing any resources.

“One Last Wish” is a thought provoking book which describes one families experience living with loved ones who had diabetes. The author is MaryBeth Traut, a lifelong resident of Girard, Pennsylvania. The Book can be purchased at the ECDA office for $16.95. MaryBeth will donate a portion of the sale of the book to ECDA.

NW PARDI (Pennsylvania Regional Diabetes Initiative) is a coalition of health providers and persons in the community interested in improving diabetes care in Erie County. If you would like to be a part of the coalition, Call Robin Keister at the Erie County Department of Health at 451-6700 for more information.

A “Resource Guide For Diabetes” was developed by the NW PARDI and is available free from the Erie County Diabetes Association. It is a directory of resources and services available in Erie County for diabetes. Call 454-0715 for your free copy.

TV Resources

Millcreek Cable Access Channel 17 is an excellent choice for viewing many topic areas concerning health, community resources and diabetes. Check out the main menu on the channel for programming schedules.