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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Our Blog
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.
International Travel While on Dialysis
By Barbara Wallace, Renal Dialysis Nurse, and Deborah Pelaez, AAKP Marketing and Communications ManagerAt 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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The Mediterranean Diet: A Must-Have for 2019
By Jennifer Rose Parker, RDN, CSR, LDNNow you can eat like an Italian or Grecian local—even while
state-side. Perhaps you have heard that the Mediterranean diet is one of
the healthiest diets of all times, boasting weight loss, improved diabetes
management and better health for all.
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AAKP 2019 National Patient Meeting – Meet the Planning Committee: Daronta Briggs
Daronta Briggs (Hampton, VA) was diagnosed with kidney disease in early 2008 and began hemodialysis that summer. He continued treatment until 2012, when he received a kidney transplant on October 24th. His journey didn't end there. Being a veteran himself (Gulf War of 1990-91)
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AAKP Innovator Series: Dr. Robert Star
Robert A. Star, M.D., is the director of the Division of
Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases at the National Institute of
Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National
Institutes of Health (NIH). aakpRENALIFE interviewed Dr.
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Patient Profile: National Kidney Month
By Deborah Pelaez, AAKP Marketing and Communications ManagerIn honor of National Kidney Month, AAKP is sharing stories from patients, a caregiver and a healthcare professional on their unique outlook on life and kidney disease awareness.
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Online Support Groups for Kidney Patients
By Denise Steininger, AAKP AmbassadorMy name is Denise
Steininger. I was diagnosed with IGA Neuropathy in Dec of 2017. My creatinine went
from 2.0 to 4.0 literally overnight, and I was hospitalized for a week.
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Walking For Kidney Transplants
By Jim Myers, AAKP Board Member, AmbassadorPosted: February 5, 2019I have often been asked why I take such long walks. I was in my transplant doctor’s office a few months back. He gave me that look. You know the look. Like that look your Dad used too give you before the stern lecture was coming. The serious discussion lecture.
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Message From AAKP President: Winter 2019
Welcome to 2019!As we enter the new year, I want to thank AAKP’s professional staff as well as our loyal patients, caregivers, and professional members for all of their support during a very successful 2018.
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