By Trevor Wymer, AAKP Communications Intern Renee Bova-Collis has worked in the field of kidney disease since 1993. As the Patient Services Director at Quality Insights Renal Network 5, Renee is a Social Worker who directly talks to patients offering resources and assistance. Renee was on the AAKP Board of Directors from 2006-2013.
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AAKP strives for change by promoting and celebrating the importance of kidney health for patients across the country. This blog will allow you to connect with experts, researchers, staff and volunteers surrounding our ongoing advocacy for healthy kidneys.
AAKP Innovator Series: AstraZeneca, Kerry Cooper, Vice President, U.S. Medical Affairs, Renal Cardio
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of diseases in three therapy areas - Oncology; Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism; and Respiratory.
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PATIENT PROFILE: A Preemptive Kidney Transplant
By Suzanne Ruff, Living Donor, AAKP Board of Directors, Author What is a preemptive kidney transplant? Let’s examine the
word: preempt and its adjective: preemptive. The Oxford dictionary defines
preempt as a noun, with the definition: 1. a. forestall b. acquire or appropriate in advance. 2. to prevent (an attack)
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AAKP 2019 National Patient Meeting – Meet the Planning Committee: Nancy Uhland, NP
By Trevor Wymer, AAKP Communications Intern Nancy Uhland, NP is a family nurse practitioner that specializes in Nephrology for George Washington Medical Faculty Associates. Part of Nancy’s job is to care for many kidney patients, from pre-dialysis to post-transplant.
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AAKP Innovator Series: Dominic Raj, MD, DM, FASN,
George Washington School of Medicine was founded in 1824,
the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is the 11th oldest medical
school in the country and the first in the nation’s capital.
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EXERCISE ARTICLE Spring into Action
By Carolyn Feibig, MS, RD, LD Spring is the perfect time to shake off those winter blues
and start something new. The world is coming alive again after the cold and
dark winter.
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NUTRITION ARTICLE: Color Your Plate This Spring
By Jennifer Moore, Registered Dietitian Spring Color with Fruits and Veggies Spring and summer bring an abundance of fruits and
vegetables to local grocery stores and farmers markets. The vast array of color
that accompanies this produce speaks of more than merely juicy deliciousness; it
signifies nutrients and health.
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PATIENT PROFILE Jason C. Miller
Jason C. Miller is a kidney transplant recipient who wants
to dedicate the rest of his life to an unknown hero who gave him the ultimate
gift.
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International Travel While on Dialysis
By Barbara Wallace, Renal Dialysis Nurse, and Deborah Pelaez, AAKP Marketing and Communications Manager At AAKP, we know how important quality of life is for kidney
patients, including those on dialysis. Planning a vacation away from home can
seem like a daunting task.
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AAKP 2019 National Patient Meeting – Meet The Planning Committee: Patrick Gee
Patrick Gee (Richmond, VA) experienced kidney failure in April 2013 before beginning dialysis in December of that year. He continued on dialysis for four years, until he received a transplant from a deceased donor in April of 2017.
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