By Deborah Pelaez, aakpRENALIFE Independent WriterLisa Custer grew up in Seattle, Washington. Her heritage is Native American, and she was adopted at the age of two years old by a loving family; her mother was Japanese, and her father was American.
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Christina and Michael Gilchrist Share Their Story for National High Potassium Day
Meet AAKP Ambassadors Christina and Michael Gilchrist, who are known throughout the kidney community as "Blind Chick Living" and "The Caretaker,” and their always close by service dog, Moose.
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A Blessing to Others, AAKP Ambassador Precious McCowan Shares Her Story with Kidney Disease
By Deborah Pelaez, aakpRENALIFE Independent WriterImagine this. There exists a girl who possesses an appearance that deceives the eye, for she stands at a mere five feet one inch tall. Yet, do not be misled by her stature, for within her lies a smile of such magnitude that it illuminates an entire room!
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AAKP Ambassador Christie Ramos Shares Her Kidney Story and Dialysis Tips for Patients
Christie was 21 years old when she collapsed and had to be rushed to the emergency room. She was diagnosed with Vesicoureteral Reflux, which had caused her to have bladder infections throughout her childhood and also caused kidney damage.
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Patient Profile: Fiona McKinney – National Itch Day is June 3 – Let’s 'Stop the Itch”'!
Fiona grew up in Dublin, Ireland. As a child, she often suffered from health problems that were a mystery to her doctors. Some of her symptoms included severe stomach pains, cramping, and muscle spasms.
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Patient Profile: Christine Hernandez, RN
Dialysis patient and AAKP Ambassador, Christine, shares her high potassium tips.In 2016, Christine Hernandez was a busy mom working as a registered nurse, a career she loved.
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Patient Profile: Clifton Agee, AAKP Ambassador
Clifton Agee is a dialysis patient with a passion for helping people. Growing up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he had many positive role models that influenced his desire to help others.One of these role models includes his mother, Vera, who worked as an in-home childcare provider.
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Dialysis Technicians – an essential part of your healthcare team
By Kevin M. Burns, Sr., CHBT, CHT, FNKF, President, National Association of Nephrology Technicians/Technologists (NANT)
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Patient Profile: Maria Robinson
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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National High Potassium Awareness Day: Patient Story, Chardae “Prima” Sanders
AAKP Ambassador, Chardae “Prima” Sanders knows the devastating effects of having high potassium. While on dialysis, Prima says that she did not watch her diet. She admits, “I was a chip eater! I would over-eat on chips. I also ate bananas as a comfort food. I never thought about the impact.”
AAKP Ambassador, Chardae “Prima” Sanders knows the devastating effects of having high potassium. While on dialysis, Prima says that she did not watch her diet. She admits, “I was a chip eater! I would over-eat on chips. I also ate bananas as a comfort food. I never thought about the impact."
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