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A Teacher’s Lesson: Finding a Future After Transplant Failure

A Teachers Lesson: Finding a Future After Transplant Failure Patient Stories Diseases and conditions Kidney diseases and conditions Glomerular diseas...

Diseases and conditions,

Transplant recipients ,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Kidney failure,

Glomerular diseases

"To Me, Kidney Donation Was the Right Thing to Do"

When I think about college there is only one saying that can perfectly capture my thoughts: What a time to be alive. Growing up people always tell you...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donor evaluation,

Kidney transplantation

Positive Mindset Leads to Life’s Purpose with CKD

Positive Mindset Leads to Lifes Purpose with CKD Patient Stories Kidney transplantation Organ and tissue transplantation and donation Kidney failure ...

Treatments and therapies,

Diseases and conditions,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Kidney transplantation,

Kidney Donation Made Me Healthier

Adam Doiron is an Ironman triathlete and marathon runner. But he wasn't always this serious about his health.

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Fundraising and volunteering,

Glomerular diseases

Grateful and Giving Back After a Kidney Transplant

Years ago, Shannon was prescribed Lithium to treat her bipolar disorder. Her doctors told her it could harm her kidneys, but after years of struggling...

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Treatments and therapies,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Transplant recipients ,

Peritoneal dialysis

From the Stage to the Hospital Bed

From the Stage to the Hospital Bed Patient Stories Living donors Kidney groups Living donor evaluation Organ and tissue transplantation and donation J...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donor evaluation,

Love in the Time of Dialysis

Love in the Time of Dialysis Patient Stories High blood pressure Cardiovascular disease Diseases and conditions Dialysis Treatments and therapies Copi...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Treatments and therapies,

Diseases and conditions,

Mental health and wellness,

Cardiovascular disease,

Coping and self-care,

High blood pressure

Angelica’s Got Talent - And Heart!

With big pipes and an even bigger smile, Angelica Hale couldn’t have predicted her journey from kidney transplant recipient to kid superstar - but jus...

"I Lost 100 Pounds While on Dialysis and Chose Life"

From obese to CrossFit, Wilson Du lost weight by running and training while on dialysis three times a week.

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Exercise and physical activity,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Kidney failure,

Mom, Donor, Hero: Story of an Altruistic Donor

Kristen Fuller donated her kidney annonymously in June of 2017.

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donor programs