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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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.
The Mediterranean Diet: A Must-Have for 2019
By Jennifer Rose Parker, RDN, CSR, LDN Now 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 Manager In 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 Ambassador My 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, Ambassador Posted: February 5, 2019 I 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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AAKP AMBASSADOR BRUCE TIPPETS – I’M GOING BACK TO DC FOR THE KIDNEY SUMMIT
AAKP Ambassador, Bruce Tippets, a journalist in Utah, shares his excitement in being asked to share his kidney story at AAKP’s Capitol Hill Day in March for National Kidney Awareness Month. Read below. January 28, 2019 –When I checked my email on Jan.
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Thriving, not just Surviving on Home Dialysis
By Melissa Bensouda, AAKP Ambassador Photo: Representing Missouri at RPA Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill – Dr. Gary Singer, MD; Melissa Bensouda, AAKP Ambassador MO; Kinza Bensouda (daughter) At one point in my childhood I had dreamed of becoming a nurse.
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