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Diagnosed at 11 Months Old
Besides having the same rare blood disease, learn how many things Jessica,
now 19 years old, has in common with Lori including the love of animals and
laughing at Stephens jokes. You will hear her positive attitude.
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December 26,
2007
A Dream Comes True for Stephen
Do you know what an altruistic donor is? What should you know about your
transplant before you leave the hospital. Listen as Lori helps calm
Stephens nerves by answering his questions, as he prepares for his kidney
transplant!
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December 11,
2007
Making a Connection
Jack Barnard, motivational speaker, coach, and trainer says you need a true
connection with your audience or your healthcare professional and the best
way to accomplish this is with a personal story. To aid in the digestion of
the material humor is a great tool. He tells you how he was inspired by
"Kidney Beans" at a PEPP training session.
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November 27,
2007
What is a Gurgling Space Machine?
That is the description that Bill Dant, a pioneer in kidney disease gives to
his first dialysis machine, in August 1977. His first hand knowledge and
attitude, in 3 decades of living with CKD has changed from denial to
advocate and being chronically persistent. Listen and learn why he says that
Whether you live or die is your responsibility."
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November 13,
2007
For Women Only!
Why Is Stephen In The Room?
Ladies this is the show you've been waiting for. Get candid with Dr.
Josephine Hall, MD as she speaks woman to woman. You might find the answer
to the question you've been too afraid to ask.
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October 30,
2007
Taking Charge of
Your Dialysis & Your Life!
What do we mean by taking charge of your dialysis you may wonder? Doesn't
the staff usually take care of everything? Susan Hansen, RN says; People
who do best are not only people who master their diet and medication, but
take charge of their dialysis. With 42 years of experience in dialysis,
Susan gives Lori Hartwell and Stephen Furst great advice and insight on how
to take charge of your dialysis and ultimately your life.
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October 16,
2007
Connecting with your Physician
The ability to communicate with your physician will make a difference in
your relationship and ultimately your care! Dr. Michael Lazarus, Medical
Director for Fresenius Medical Care (FMC) returns to KidneyTalk to inform
patients how to connect with their physician. He will also share what
physicians need from patients to make the most of their office visit. Tune
in and learn a few tips on how to communicate effectively with your
physician.
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October 2,
2007
Know Your
True Colors
Counselor and motivational speaker Bill Gallagher gives us new insight about
our personalities. How can knowing your personality and its origins help
improve your day-to-day life? Listen to this fantastic show and learn how
you can make your personality work for you instead of against you. You'll be
amazed!
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September 18,
2007
Medication Tips
Mike Josbena, MS, RPH, elaborates on the myths, the truths, and the wishful
thinking about medication. The words of Mary Poppins may be true after all:
"Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down." Tune in to this brand
new show to find out!
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September 4,
2007
Overcome the Exercise
Excuses!
"Exercise totally revolutionized my life," says Shari Gilford, current
transplant recipient; previously on nocturnal home HD, in-center HD, CAPD,
CCPD, and a recipient of two other transplants. Let exercise do the same for
you. Listen in for motivational tips and the abundant benefits for patients
when they exercise.
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July 31,
2007
Lucky Numbers!
Mandy Trolinger, Renal Dietician and transplant patient talks to Lori
and Stephen about maintaining a great renal diet. Tune in and learn about
proper lab values, what you can eat, and what you should avoid, and more.
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July 24,
2007
"It's Not the Pollyanna
Attitude!"
Richard Redlin! Remember the name. His awe-inspiring, miraculous story is
truly one written in the stars. Hell be the first to tell you, Its not
the Pollyanna attitude. Don't miss this weeks hypnotic show, you'll hear
how exactly a change of attitude is all it takes.
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July 17,
2007
Infection Prevention
How do you prevent infections while on dialysis? That is the
question, Debbie Punch, registered nurse, and CEO of consulting firm;
Alliance Management, answers today. Its an everyday battle amongst patients.
Learn ways to prevent and overcome those pesky infections.
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July 10,
2007
By the Way...'I
Have Kidney Disease'
He's a singer, dancer, and actor. Broadway star, Aaron Lee Battle
refuses to let the world tell him No! Diagnosed with kidney disease in 2002,
Aaron maintains his success through perseverance. Listen to this weeks
inspiring show and don't miss out on Aarons private concert.
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July 3,
2007
The Name
Is McMaster... Jill McMaster
Who says Kidney Disease is a disability? Meet Marla Jill McMaster, a former CIA Manager and Navy Captain, not to mention a
polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
patient the real Bond girl. As she has briefed Members of congress, the
press, foreign dignitaries, and fellow colleagues, she briefs you on the
GOOD NEWS for transplant list-exchanges amongst other things. Listen in and
get the latest scoop.
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June 26, 2007
To
Live or Die
That is the question we all must face at one point or another in our lives.
Dawn Dungan was one of those who chose to die. The fear of kidney disease and
dialysis was crippling, to the point shed rather die. Yet today she lives on
with overwhelming hope and a will to live. Listen to her inspiring story of
guilt and fear overcome by hope and a desire to help others.
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June 19,
2007
All
Politics are Local!
Theresa Freeman is a District Leader, Legal Specialist
and State Committee Member for the New York Democratic Party.
Theresa has also battled kidney disease for over 5 years and now can bring
first hand experience to help educate elected officials from a patient's
perspective.
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June 12, 2007
Are We
Ready to Bundle?
You may not be familiar with this term, but the term "bundle" can
change the dialysis industry. Stephen and Lori asked industry leaders
Dr. Peter Crooks and Dr. Mike Lazarus what are the pros and cons to bundling
for people on dialysis.
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June 5, 2007
State
& Federal Update from CDC
Stephen and Lori are
"Live" at the California Dialysis Council in Palm Springs, CA.
They interview Mike Arnold and Marc Chow about legislative issues impacting
patients on a Federal and State level.
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May 29, 2007
Ho, ho,
ho...it's Chef O
Not its not Christmas, but you'll think it is after listening to this show.
Oliver Hale (Chef O) is a TV celebrity chef and kidney patient from Michigan who knows how
to cook up yummy renal-friendly meals and desserts!
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May
22, 2007
Keeping
A Positive Attitude
Vietnam vet, kidney disease... sometimes you just cant keep a good man down or
his attitude either! No matter what happens, Jim
Dineen keeps a smile on his face as he faces life.
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May
15, 2007
Addiction
and Kidney Disease
Drug and alcohol addiction is not a topic we hear much about in the kidney
community. However, it is a very real issue for some people living with
kidney disease and their families. Well discuss this topic head-on with
Bobby Walker, a kidney patient who has walked this difficult and painful
path. This is one story you must hear.
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May 8,
2007
Family
Ties
Martinlow Spaulding is a family
man. He has had two transplants and 6 kids. Learn how he juggles
kids, school activities, marriage and his health.
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May
1, 2007
Dialysis
Outcomes Around the World
How do Americans kidney patients
compare to the rest of the worlds kidney patients? Dr. Donna Mapes reviews the results of the DOPPS study that takes a
look at the United States
as compared to several other countries. Listen in and see where we fit in.
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April
24, 2007
Working
9-5: What a way to make a living!
Staying employed and/or returning
to work is an issue on the minds of many kidney patients. Beth Witten, LCSW
will tackle this topic and offer some great advice about working.
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April 17, 2007
Sit,
Fit for Life
This week on KidneyTalk
Lori and Stephen visit with Dan Bayliss, Clinical
Coordinator of the SitFit exercise program at the University of Virginia Renal Services department.
Dan discusses some fun and creative ways to exercise and tells us why its so
important for our health.
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April 10, 2007
To Be or Not To Be
Steroid Free
So, what is
steroid-free transplantation? New therapy protocols are changing the way
patients are transplanted. How do you know if you're a candidate or not and
whether your transplant center offers this new treatment option? Tune in to
find out.
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April 3, 2007
Caregivers
Who Loves Ya, Baby?
Who cares for you? Who
is that important person in your life who helps you take care of yourself?
This week Lori and Stephen take a look at how important the caregivers are in
our lives. Learn key tips for caregivers to take care of themselves.
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March 27, 2007
Calciphylaxis
Have you ever heard of this word? If you haven't, you're not alone,
Stephen hadn't heard of it either. Tune in and discover why its important
for kidney patients to know about it.
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March 20, 2007
Who
Lives?
Christopher Meeks the playwright of this thought provoking play based on
the life and death committees in the 1960s shares his insight of what he
learned in researching and producing this extraordinary play.
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March 13, 2007
Midnight
at the Oasis - Part 2
The Renal Teen Prom
had a number of celebrities attend and they stopped by KidneyTalk
to chat and lend their support. Hear from Sinbad, Christy Carlson Ramono, Alexa
Vega, John McCook and the Clipper Dance Team.
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March
6, 2007
Midnight at the Oasis - Part 1
The Renal Teen Prom was night filled with joy, happiness, excitement and
hope. Hear first hand from the volunteers and attendees of the thrill
of being at the Prom.
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February 27, 2007
Surviving
and Thriving with Kidney Disease
Judy Weintraub has survived chronic kidney disease for over 4 decades and
has experienced the gamut of care. Learn from her vast experience and
"never give up" attitude!
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February 20, 2007
How
Sweet Life is!
Virna Elly a diabetic since the age of eight has had her shares of life's
ups and downs. Her kidneys failed and she started dialysis. At one
point she thought life was sour! Hear her remarkable story.
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February 13, 2007
Mr.
Right & My Left Kidney
Joan Saltzman once believed that true love was not in the cards for her.
She had all but given up until she met the man she knew she was suppose to
spend the rest of her life with. Little did she know, John would need
a kidney. Would she be the donor?
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February 6, 2007
Understanding
Anemia: Learn all you can about this energy draining condition
Dr. Mahesh Krishnan
explains anemia, how it affects kidney patients, the treatment for it, and
other important issues regarding this energy-draining disease.
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January
30, 2007
Celebrating
35 Years and Counting
Are you old enough to remember Woodstock? Do you know what you were doing the week of Woodstock (assuming you
weren't at the concert, that is)? A die-hard rock-n-roll fan, Charles
Rosenberg remembers quite well. On KidneyTalk this week, Lori and Stephen
visit with Charles, a living legend in the kidney community. In 1971 he
received a cadaveric kidney transplant and has just celebrated his 35th
anniversary.
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January
23, 2007
Cooking
with Katie Lee Joel
What do
Billy Joel and Americas
kidney patients have in common? You'll have to tune in to this weeks show to
find out. This weeks guest is Katie Lee Joel, wife of musician Billy Joel
and host of TVs Top Chef on the Bravo station. She is also a contributor
to the 2006 edition of Kidney Friendly Comfort Foods: A Collection of Recipes
for Eating Well with Chronic Kidney Disease.
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January 16, 2007
How
It All Got Started
Sometimes we learn best by taking
a look at the past. Did you know there used to be a life-and-death committee
that kidney patients had to get through before being accepted for dialysis
treatments? Lori and Stephen visit with guests Dr. Christopher Blagg, a pioneering nephrologist
who was present when the concept of chronic dialysis became a reality, and
Nancy Spaeth, a kidney patient survivor who was
diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in 1959 and began hemodialysis
in 1966.
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January 9, 2007
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