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July 22,
2008
 The
Pursuit of Happiness
Sally Traore came to the United States all the
way from West Africa at age 14 to get an education and pursue the American
Dream. She started to get headaches and learned that her kidneys were
failing fast and would need dialysis. Her Mom was a world away when she
received the news and was grateful that her daughter could receive life
saving treatment. Listen to her inspiring story of courage and her
optimistic attitude as she navigates her new life with kidney disease.
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Now
ESRD Reform Passes
House and Senate and Overrides President Veto
Medicare
Bill H.R. 6331 (Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of
2008)
Please THANK your elected
officials.
The
Senate just joined the House in voting to override the President's veto of
H.R. 6331 with a vote of 70 to 26. The legislation was enacted into law
instantaneously, pursuant to the effective dates in statute.
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more
"Beads of Life"
KidneyTimes EasyLink
Access #: 297
By Myra Schwartz
It took a medical
crisis to turn my life around and help me find the work I was supposed to be
doing. I call myself a beadsmith, meaning beads are the focus of my work. As
an artist, I've worked in many creative medias over the years-- photography,
painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, quilting and soft sculpture. Each
was a new learning process and each one helped to hone my design skills and
sense of color in order to ultimately design and create jewelry...read
Why Do We Crave Comfort Foods?
KidneyTimes EasyLink Access #: 299
By Maria Karalis, RD, MBA,
LDN
Everyone should feel free to enjoy comfort foods.
You don’t have to give them up completely, if you are on dialysis.
Here’s the trick: if they are eaten only on an occasional basis, no
harm is done. But if large portions
of these foods are frequently eaten, they contribute to excessive fluid
gains, high blood pressure, high phosphorus or high potassium levels.
In order to enjoy your favorite comfort foods, make sure to
balance your food choices wisely on that given day...read
The Miracle Continues
KidneyTimes EasyLink
Access #: 293
By
Karol Franks, Moderator (Ihatedialysis.com)
I came across Living Donors Online (LDO) on
the internet. It’s an online community for living donors, potential
donors, and their families. I had come to the site originally because I
had hoped to donate a kidney to Jenna. Sadly, testing proved that I was
not a match. As other friends and family were also ruled out as suitable
donors, I continued to post messages on the forum, hoping to find
answers, and support...read
 Graduation
Day!!
Celebrate the Graduate in your life and
support RSN's Prom
When you purchase your
flowers or gifts from 1-800-flowers.com by clicking
on this link, and they will contribute a portion
of the proceeds to support RSN's Renal Teen Prom.
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10th Annual Renal Teen Prom
- January 18, 2009
Glamour, excitement,
celebrities, dancing! Don't miss this magical annual event!
Read about the First East Coast
Prom
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KidneyTalk (A Humorous Online Radio Show)
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Get Information, Get Tested, Get Hope!
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Don't Clown Around with Kidney Disease!
- Living On Both Sides of the Knife
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KidneyTimes
(Health Information Beyond the Ordinary)
Find over 200 kidney articles on this site. Be
inspired and hear from people who have been there. |
weKAN
(Wellness Education Kidney Advocacy Network)
Thirty-two
members of the Renal Support Network’s Wellness & Education
Kidney Advocacy Network (weKAN) walked the halls of the nation’s
Capitol delivering a message to 136 members of Congress to
support...read more
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PEPP
(Patients Educating Patients & Professionals)
Seven fantastic
presentations coupled with dynamic patient speakers are
available for your next event. Find
a great speaker for your next event.
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Regional
Patient Meetings
Check out and see if
we are coming to your neighborhood! Over 15 meetings
planned this year. |
Live & Give Newsletter
Don't miss this fun issues about the "Love
of Pets" and how they help us maintain happy lives.
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IN THE NEWS
7/16/2008 - RSN Applauds Congress
Renal Support Network Applauds Congress Passage of Medicare Bill to
Help People Living With Chronic Kidney Disease
7/9/2008 - The Ins and Outs of Peritoneal Dialysis
Taking the Myths and Mysteries Out of PD
---New KidneyTalk Show Uploaded
7/1/2008 - Information on Disaster Relief and Assistance
Transplant candidates and recipients who are displaced from their homes and unable to reach their transplant coordinators and centers may call UNOS' toll-free Patient Services line, (888) 894-6361, which is staffed from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday.
6/30/2008 - New KidneyTalk Show Uploaded
RSN Recognizes Marine with a Heart of Gold as a Salute to American Independence Day
6/6/2008 - LOW THYROID FUNCTION COMMON IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
Many patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have mild reductions in thyroid function
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Renal Teen Prom
Seymour Jones & the Temple of
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RSN's HHH Patient Conference
Bundling of Dialysis
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To Remember Me
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