{"podcast":{"title":"Health Is the Key","slug":"health-is-the-key-6704169","podcast_index_feed_id":6704169,"rss_url":"https://podcast.1199seiubenefits.org/feed.xml","website_url":"https://podcast.1199seiubenefits.org","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16358544/Health_is_the_Key_Podcast_Logo_-_3000x3000_tpkijb.jpg","author":"1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds","episode_count":55,"summary":"The Health Is the Key podcast is dedicated to you, our 1199SEIU members — healthcare workers who all too often put the health and well-being of others ahead of your own. By tuning in, you will learn how you can make your own health a priority with the latest information from leading medical experts, mental health professionals and other health leaders. You will learn about the wealth of programs, services and other resources the Benefit Funds provide to support you, wherever you are on your health journey.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/health-is-the-key-6704169"},"episode":{"title":"A User’s Guide to Kidney Health, with Dr. Kristin Meliambro","slug":"a-user-s-guide-to-kidney-health-with-dr-kristin-meliambro","published_at":"2026-03-04T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/health-is-the-key-6704169/a-user-s-guide-to-kidney-health-with-dr-kristin-meliambro","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/health-is-the-key-6704169","url":"https://podcast.1199seiubenefits.org/e/a-user-s-guide-to-kidney-health-with-dr-kristin-meliambro/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vv3kk5kjbjcn269e/HITK_-_Dr_Meliambro-FINAL601th.mp3","summary":"This National Kidney Month, we celebrate the unsung heroes of the human body. Kidneys do so much more than filter blood (they’ve been described as the body’s “cleaning crew” and “inventory managers”), so keeping them functioning well is vital to our overall health. Joining us to sing the praises of kidneys – and learn how to keep them healthy – is Dr. Kristin Meliambro, an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Meliambro walks us through the many essential jobs kidneys do for us and breaks down the various causes of kidney disease. She also shares practical lifestyle habits that support long-term kidney health. The Takeaway We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: org/member-feedback. Drop us a line at our social media channels: Facebook// Instagram // YouTube. Find out where your health stands by making an appointment with your primary care physician. Don’t have one? Find one at our Provider Directory: www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/find-a-provider. Visit the Healthy Living Resource Center for wellness tips, information and resources; 1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyliving. Get to know your numbers at www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/healthyhearts. Need support managing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension or overweight? Learn about our partnerships: visit www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/the-choice-is-yours/ Browse healthy recipes and meal-prep tips at 1199SEIUBenefits.org/food-as-medicine. For additional information and support, visit the National Kidney Foundation website, at Kidney.org, and the American Association of Kidney Patients, at www.aakp.org. For information about kidney donation, visit the Nation Kidney Registry page at KidneyRegistry.com Get inspired by fellow…","meta_description":"This National Kidney Month, we celebrate the unsung heroes of the human body. Kidneys do so much more than filter blood (they’ve been described as the bod…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1572,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/health-is-the-key-6704169/episodes/a-user-s-guide-to-kidney-health-with-dr-kristin-meliambro/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/health-is-the-key-6704169/a-user-s-guide-to-kidney-health-with-dr-kristin-meliambro.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}