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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: Advancing Kidney Health Through Optimal Medication Management

December 21, 2022
Deb Pelaez
An Interview with: Wendy St. Peter, PharmD, FASN, FCCP, FNKFWendy St. Peter, PharmD, FASN, FCCP, FNKF, is a Professor in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota. Dr. St. Peter serves as the Director of the AKHOMM Initiative.
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Author Deb PelaezPosted on December 21, 2022December 21, 2022Categories Our Blog

HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDANCE FOR PATIENTS READY TO TRAVEL

December 8, 2022
Deb Pelaez
By Stephen Z.
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Author Deb PelaezPosted on December 8, 2022December 22, 2022Categories Our Blog

Why Patients Find Virtual Support Groups Beneficial in Today’s World

November 3, 2022
Deb Pelaez
By Jeff Harder, MSW, LICSW, University of Washington Medical CenterSince the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become even more important for kidney patients to connect with others for support and guidance.
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Author Deb PelaezPosted on November 3, 2022November 3, 2022Categories Our Blog

PATIENT PROFILE: David Rodriguez, Kidney and Liver Transplant Recipient

November 1, 2022
Deb Pelaez
David Rodriguez grew up in a housing project in Brownsville, Texas. At 16 years old, he enrolled in a program for at-risk youth that allowed him to work part-time while earning his high school diploma.
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Author Deb PelaezPosted on November 1, 2022November 3, 2022Categories Our Blog

Professional Profile: An Interview with Shelba Jones, CHT- HT

October 31, 2022
Deb Pelaez
"Dialysis is my passion; I have 38 years in the field! Seeing my patients thriving and feeling better, whether on home dialysis, in-center hemodialysis, or after having a kidney transplant is my reward.”- Shelba JonesWhat inspired you to become a dialysis technician?I always have had passion to help people.
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Author Deb PelaezPosted on October 31, 2022November 3, 2022Categories Our Blog

Dialysis Technicians – an essential part of your healthcare team

October 5, 2022
Deb Pelaez
By Kevin M. Burns, Sr., CHBT, CHT, FNKF, President, National Association of Nephrology Technicians/Technologists (NANT)
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Author Deb PelaezPosted on October 5, 2022November 3, 2022Categories Dialysis, Our Blog

AAKP NAMES 2022 JENNY KITSEN PATIENT SAFETY AWARD RECIPIENTS

August 5, 2022
Deb Pelaez
AAKP recently announced its 2022 Jenny Kitsen Patient Safety Award recipients. The Kitsen award recognizes leaders and programs that substantively improve patient safety through innovations in health systems management and patient safety education.
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Author Deb PelaezPosted on August 5, 2022August 5, 2022Categories Our Blog

Patient Profile: Maria Robinson

August 5, 2022
Deb Pelaez
From Pediatric Kidney Patient to Kidney Dialysis WarriorBy Deborah Pelaez, aakpRENALIFE Independent WriterMaria’s kidney journey began when she was only 12 years old and became sick at the Baltimore City Fair.
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Author Deb PelaezPosted on August 5, 2022August 5, 2022Categories Dialysis, Our Blog

AAKP Innovator Series: Vifor Pharma, Inc.

August 5, 2022
Deb Pelaez
AN INTERVIEW WITH TEJAS DESAI, MD, SENIOR MEDICAL DIRECTORTell us about your first experience with a kidney patient, personally or professionally, and what impressions it left on you as a fellow human being?The experience that stands out most for me was during my training at NYU.
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Author Deb PelaezPosted on August 5, 2022August 5, 2022Categories Our Blog

Blood Pressure Management in Children and Teenagers with Hypertension

August 2, 2022
Deb Pelaez
By John Laisure, PA-C, Pediatric Nephrology (kidney) and Hypertension Clinics, Brenner Children’s and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist120/80? How does my child have high blood pressure (hypertension)? I thought that was normal. Why does my child’s doctor keep changing what normal blood pressure should be?
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Author Deb PelaezPosted on August 2, 2022August 3, 2022Categories Our Blog

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