The Mid-Atlantic Renal Coalition is one of 18 Medicare-funded organizations in the US responsible for improving the quality of care delivered to patients with End Stage Renal Disease. We are a nonprofit corporation serving the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.

The theme of our website is helping you open doors. Whether you're a patient seeking information about your care, a professional looking for quality improvement help, or a general browser, we want to open doors to increased knowledge and awareness of chronic kidney disease.

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3/21/08 - Nationwide Recall of B. Braun Heparin Sodium in 5% Dextrose and 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection Solution

National Kidney Foundation issues answers to patients' concerns about the U.S. Food & Drug Administration Black Boxed Warning on Anemia Treatment

As of March 2008, with 100% of facilities reporting, Network 5's AV-fistula rate was 45.5%!

Click on the Fistula First icon to learn more about the National Fistula First initiative!
To learn more about what Network 5 is doing to promote the use of AV fistulas in its region, visit the Fistula First section of the website!