Your Kidney Connection
Lifestyle Change
Being diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) can be overwhelming because it really IS a lifestyle change. One of the most significant changes has to do with your diet. We’re not going to lie. It can be challenging. The most recent Kidney Conversations with...
CovERAGE Initiative
Fall is right around the corner, which also means Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP) is just around the corner (beginning October 15th and ends December 7th). Health Insurance Open Enrollment is (Nov. 1 to Jan. 15) - time to pick your health insurance plan for...
Foodie Friday: Pizza Night
In some households, pizza is a family occasion and planned as a weekly treat. This doesn't have to change if you have CKD or ESRD! Its all about portion control and of course...the right recipe. Here's a fantastic, low-sodium pizza dough recipe from our friends...
Nephrology Nurses Week
The American Nephrology Nurses Association has declared the second week of September Nephrology Nurses Week. Nephrology Nurses oversee dialysis treatments required by patients suffering from acute or chronic kidney failure. They check and record patients’ vitals,...
My Story: Debbie Labud
My Name is: Debbie Labud I am a: Transplant Recipient My Story: I have a genetic disease called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Found out when I was 36 years old, by the time I was 46 I received a left lung transplant. In 2017, my native lung started expanding...
My Story: Judy Gradisek
My Name is: Judy Gradisek I am a: Kidney/Pancreas Recipient My Story: "I was a diabetic since the age of 15; at the age of 40, I needed a kidney. November 2000 I received a kidney & pancreas. In 2019, kidney was failing, my brother gave me a kidney in November...
My Story: Shelii Spana
My Name Is: Shelii Spana I am a: Transplant Recipient My Story: "My name is Sheli Spana, a pharmacist and Diabetes Educator for Madison, MS. I lost both of my kidneys to lupus an immunocompromising disease that can affect any organ in your body. Lupus affected...
My Story: Tammy
My Name Is: Tammy I am a: Kidney Recipient My Story: In 1997, I got a perfect match kidney from the waiting list. It has made so much possible. "25 years" QCC.
