Kidney Conversations
by Kidney Foundation of Western New YorkTalk about kidney health and stories to inspire and educate our community. From the Kidney Foundation of Western New York.
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Episodes
Paul Kupiec is waiting for a kidney transplant
8m · PublishedPaul Kupiec is well known in his hometown of North Tonawanda, but friends and neighbors might not be aware that he’s awaiting a kidney transplant. After years of diabetes, Paul found himself in end stage renal disease. He's listed for transplant at Erie County Medical Center.
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Living Kidney Donor Katy Cooper at Coop's Red Caboose
7m · PublishedWhen Katy Cooper planned the ribbon cutting for Coop's Red Caboose in Arcade, NY, she saw an opportunity to celebrate living kidney donation and help others.
This episode also includes a word from Team Buffalo Captain Traci Krist about the Transplant Games of America, an update on the Living Donor Protection Act, and a segment from the NIDDK about lupus nephritis.
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Living Kidney Donor Melanie Motz
15m · PublishedMelanie Motz learned about living kidney donation through a friend's family. When a Lake View, NY neighbor was in need, Melanie chose to become a donor, something she calls the best decision of her life.
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Kidney Transplant Recipient Tanesha Adams
12m · PublishedTanesha Adams received a diagnosis of kidney disease in 2018 and had a kidney transplant at Erie County Medical Center in 2020. She shares her journey and lessons learned along the way, encouraging others to know about their health and treatment options.
We also have a segment from the NIDDK's Healthy Moments program about mental health and people with chronic illnesses.
Kidney Conversations is a podcast from the Kidney Foundation of Western New York. In each episode, we talk about kidney health and share stories to inspire and educate our community. Learn more at www.kfwny.org.
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Kidney Transplant Recipient Diana Leising
14m · PublishedDiana Leising received a kidney transplant at Erie County Medical Center in April 2022. She was excited to receive a kidney transplant so she'd have the chance to see her youngest son graduate from high school. Diana's faith is important to her and helped to sustain her during her battle with kidney disease and her wait for a transplant. In this interview, Diana talks about her experiences and why a transplant was the right choice for her.
We also have a segment from the NIDDK's Healthy Moments program with advice on how to ask questions of your doctor.
Kidney Conversations is a podcast from the Kidney Foundation of Western New York. In each episode, we talk about kidney health and share stories to inspire and educate our community. Learn more at www.kfwny.org.
#DonateLife #Kidney #Transplant
Living Kidney Donation Awareness Honored Local Mason Gary Garippo
7m · PublishedThe first annual Gary Garippo Memorial Blood Drive and Organ Donor Awareness Event took place Saturday, January 7, 2023. The event was presented by the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York's Community Service Committee and Blood and Organ Donor Committee, in cooperation with the Kidney Foundation of WNY and ConnectLife.
This episode include an interview with living kidney donor Ed Draves, who helped organize the event, as well as clips from three people who spoke about the need for living kidney donors.
We also have a segment from the NIDDK's Healthy Moments program on the progress towards artificial kidneys.
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Kidney Conversations is a podcast from the Kidney Foundation of Western New York. In each episode, we talk about kidney health and share stories to inspire and educate our community. Learn more at www.kfwny.org.
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6m · PublishedKidney Foundation of WNY joins Congressman Higgins to highlight cap on insulin costs
17m · PublishedLiving Kidney Donor Michelle Murray
15m · PublishedManaging CKD is the focus for Kidney Month 2021
7m · PublishedKidney Conversations has 14 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 2:45:04. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 27th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 18th, 2024 09:44.