Kent's Kidney Stories
Kent's Kidney Stories is hosted by Kent Bressler, a Registered Nurse, AAKP Board of Director, Ambassador, Kidney Transplant Recipient, and Vice President of Kidney Solutions. He will share his journey, some insight he has learned, and interview fellow Kidney Warriors and leaders in the Kidney Community.
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Episode 122: Ryan Pendergraft Radio DJ & Kidney Transplant Recipient
09/19/2023
Episode 122: Ryan Pendergraft Radio DJ & Kidney Transplant Recipient
Lots of laughter and joy as Ryan shares his kidney journey story with Kent. Ryan is a local radio station celebrity in Kerrville, Texas at 103.7 MIKE FM. His story is beyond the routine as he had lost one kidney and then had cancer in his remaining kidney and lost it too. He shares about his experiences with cancer and the joys and tribulations. He also has an interesting tale to tell about his father. You will have to listen to the podcast to catch the details. Please enjoy this podcast. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit us at Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 121: Rachel A. Davis, MD - Lithium and Kidney Donation
09/02/2023
Episode 121: Rachel A. Davis, MD - Lithium and Kidney Donation
Kent talks with Rachel A. Davis, MD associate professor of psychiatry and neurosurgery at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine. Rachel is a non-directed liver donor, donating the right lobe of her liver in January of 2022. This experience fueled a desire to increase awareness and advocacy about living liver and kidney donation. She has written a research paper titled "Lithium and the Living Kidney Donor: Science or Stigma?" Her experience with donor denial and the use of therapeutic Lithium in the treatment of mental illness is telling and interesting. Don’t forget to subscribe and share. Click to read Lithium and the living kidney donor: Science or Stigma? By Rachel A. Davis, MD. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit us at Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 120: Erin Kahle, MPA, CNP - Deputy Director of the American Association for Kidney Patients
08/09/2023
Episode 120: Erin Kahle, MPA, CNP - Deputy Director of the American Association for Kidney Patients
Kent and his good friend Erin Kahle talk about the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP). A group focused on the welfare of all patients with Kidney Disease. He calls her exceptional and humble. Enjoy her love for kidney patients. Click here to visit the official website for . If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit us at Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 119: Ali Dawson - Living Donor, Advocate, and Donor Mentor
07/31/2023
Episode 119: Ali Dawson - Living Donor, Advocate, and Donor Mentor
Kent speaks with Ali Dawson. Ali is from the UK and chose to give one of his kidneys to one of his colleagues, Sonia. His story is unique in that he now has become a huge advocate and plans to altruistically donate a part of his liver in the coming years! The whole experience has been life-enriching beyond anything he could ever describe. Ali shared with Kent, "Of all the things I’ve ever done in my life, this has definitely been the happiest & I definitely recommend organ donation." Click to video the TED Talk given by Katy Portell. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit us at Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 118: Hannah Graves - Let's Talk Transplant Referral Exchange
07/20/2023
Episode 118: Hannah Graves - Let's Talk Transplant Referral Exchange
Hannah Graves is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Attending school in the community, Hannah found her calling in psychology and pursued the direction of a well-placed guidance counselor to pursue social work. After graduating in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Hannah decided to attend Graduate School for Social Work at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee at the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare. While here, Hannah met influential professors and mentors who guided her career path. After graduating in 2011 with her Master’s Degree in Social Work, Hannah began working for United Way of Greater Milwaukee. Life called Hannah to Atlanta, GA in 2013 where she completed some odds-and-ends jobs in support of her personal relationship with her now husband. Working in hospice, short-term rehab, and then finally dialysis from 2016 to 2019 afforded opportunities to learn and advocate for the best quality of life for patients living with End Stage Renal Disease. Now in 2023, Hannah has the greatest opportunity of to work with both , a global healthcare technology company, and to truly support patients through their transplant journey. Hannah currently lives in Marietta, Georgia with her husband, daughter, and their four cats. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit us at Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 117: Marc Coronel - Living With FSGS
06/21/2023
Episode 117: Marc Coronel - Living With FSGS
Kent talks with Marc Coronel, another patient with Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). Mark offers his unique insight into the importance of being focused on taking care of yourself. He talks of his life on dialysis and then Transplant and living with FSGS. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit us at Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 116: Kim Jacques - Heart & Double Lung Transplant Recipient
06/14/2023
Episode 116: Kim Jacques - Heart & Double Lung Transplant Recipient
After having a semi-normal childhood throughout the 80’s and early 90’s, Kimberly Jacques underwent a risky, rarely performed heart-double lung transplant at the age of 16. More than a quarter of a century later, Kimberly talks about her triumphs and tribulations, the differences between transplantation then and now, and what motivates her to keep on going all these years later. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit them at Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 115: Emmitt Henderson III Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
05/22/2023
Episode 115: Emmitt Henderson III Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
Kent talks with Emmitt Henderson III the CEO of Male Lupus Warriors. He talks of the difficulties dealing with Lupus and its multiple medical issues that occur. Originally transplanted only to lose the kidney to complications. He talks about his corporation “Male Lupus Warriors” developed to spread Lupus and Mental Health awareness to all who will listen. Emmitt needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One? Emmitt Henderson III was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus and Lupus Nephritis in 1995 but had symptoms going back to 1980. Through the years, he has endured major complications from heart, liver, kidneys, and lung failures, and avascular necrosis that led to a shoulder and knee replacement. He had a clinical trial, a bone marrow stem cell transplant; he was on oxygen due to his lung failure and had a kidney transplant due to kidney failure and brain disease. He was also diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren's Syndrome, and MTCD as well as suffering from a stroke, shingles, gout, chronic fevers, diabetes, and hypertension. In 2019, when Emmitt was diagnosed with brain disease, it medically retired from his career. He decided to advocate for the same disease that debilitated him since 1995 and to talk about how his mental health got him through it all. He created his organization called Male Lupus Warriors Corp to spread Lupus and Mental Health awareness. He holds a safe space for men to meet and talk about their hardships in life, he encourages everyone to not be a victim to their illness. Emmitt did an advocacy campaign in Tanzania Africa in 2022 which included climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. During his climb, he suffered high-altitude pulmonary edema and ended up going into kidney failure for the second time in his life. He is now currently doing home hemodialysis and is on the transplant list for another kidney. During this time, he still maintains his advocacy by being active on social media, he does speakings/podcasts, and facilitating support groups. Emmitt's Social Media: FB emmitthendersoniii IG, Tik Tok @malelupuswarriors If you would like to learn more about becoming a donor for Emmitt, please contact Kidney Solutions at 830-285-2140. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit them at www.kidneysolutions.org Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 114: Weston L. Collins Published Author & Kidney Warrior
05/09/2023
Episode 114: Weston L. Collins Published Author & Kidney Warrior
Kent speaks with Kidney Warrior and Published Fictor Author Weston L. Collins. He shares his story of being diagnosed with Kidney disease, dialysis, fighting a snowstorm to receive his kidney transplant, and takes us into his thoughts on writing and more! Weston L. Collins has been a published fiction author for over 10 years. In his time, he has written over 13 books and has been published four times. As well as being a kidney transplant recipient, Weston is also a qualified mediator who teaches preparation for mediation as well as conducting mediations for The Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center and privately. He attended Texas A&M Kingsville University on a football scholarship and then Houston Baptist University to pursue more educational avenues. Growing up in a Lutheran private school, as well as growing up in the culturally diverse area of Houston Texas, he has a background where he has encountered all walks of life. He uses that experience so that he can write many of the characters that he creates to give life to his novels. Weston L. Collins cares about the readers through his actions and to make sure that people are represented in his books accurately. Weston is married to his wife Mrs. Jaclyn Collins and lives in the great state of Texas. He is a part of the Kidney Solutions family since his transplant back in February of 2022, and looks to also bring a voice to kidney patients through his art, efforts in the community, and the world at large. Click to see the list of Weston's books and purchase if you are interested. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit them at www.kidneysolutions.org Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 113: Lindsey Disla-Laurinat Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
05/02/2023
Episode 113: Lindsey Disla-Laurinat Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
Kent speaks with Lindsey Disla-Laurinat and her need for a kidney. Please consider helping give Lindsey a second chance at living the life God put her on this earth to do. A kidney transplant would give her a chance to enjoy her family and friends. She would be eternally grateful. Are YOU the One? If you would like to learn more about becoming a donor for Lndsey, please contact Kidney Solutions at 830-285-2140. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit them at www.kidneysolutions.org Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 112: Michael Williams Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
04/24/2023
Episode 112: Michael Williams Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
Michael Williams. is a husband and father to two teenage boys and is in need of a Kidney Donor. Are YOU the One? He works part-time as a CAD drafting analyst and is active in his church, serving in several positions. He also enjoys drawing, the ocean, and playing the guitar. He is looking forward to receiving a kidney so he is able to continue serving and maybe doing more things with his sons and taking on new hobbies. If you would like to learn more about becoming a donor for Michael, please contact Kidney Solutions at 830-285-2140. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit them at www.kidneysolutions.org Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 111: Dr. Allen Davidoff - Exploring New Therapies to Treat PKD
03/20/2023
Episode 111: Dr. Allen Davidoff - Exploring New Therapies to Treat PKD
Dr. Allen Davidoff is the founder and CEO of XORTX Therapeutics, exploring new therapies to treat progressive kidney disease. Educated at The University of Calgary, Allen has 15 years of drug development experience with a focus on clinical and regulatory developmental affairs in the US, Canada, Germany, Denmark, and India. Allen has a broad range of senior management experience in pharmaceutical research and development including involvement in two investigational new drug (“IND”) applications or supplemental IND’s, two phase I studies, seven phase II studies, and one new drug application (NDA). Prior to forming XORTX, Allen was the Chief Scientific Officer, VP Product Development and co-founder of Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. and Senior Scientist and Head of Pharmacology at Cardiome Pharma Corp. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit them at www.kidneysolutions.org Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 110: David Perchinsky Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
03/01/2023
Episode 110: David Perchinsky Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
Kent talks with David Perchinsky and his need for a living kidney donor. Having to be on dialysis is not a burden but he desperately wants to be transplanted to get his life back. David wants to return to teaching and coaching. Listen as he explains his feeling about the difficult life of someone with kidney disease. Are YOU the One? If you would like to learn more about becoming a donor for Ryan, please contact Kidney Solutions at 830-285-2140. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit them at www.kidneysolutions.org Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 109: Ryan Bowman Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
02/16/2023
Episode 109: Ryan Bowman Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
Ryan Bowman talks to Kent about his difficulties in navigating the search for a living donor. At 49 years old he is on in-center dialysis. In addition, he is an only child and the primary caregiver for his legally blind mother who is 70 years old. Dialysis leaves him exhausted and struggling to give his mother the attention and assistance she deserves. He is in hopes of returning to full-time work as a Quality Assurance coordinator. Prayers are needed here as well as a living donor. Are YOU the one? If you would like to learn more about becoming a donor for Ryan, please contact Kidney Solutions at 830-285-2140. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit them at www.kidneysolutions.org Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 108: Greg Matthews Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
01/23/2023
Episode 108: Greg Matthews Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
Greg Matthews is a husband, father of two daughters, and grandfather. His lung transplant medication has brought him to the place where he is badly in need of a kidney. With over 97,000 individuals on the kidney transplant list, fewer than 25,000 will receive a transplant. We could use your help in locating donors. Kidney donation is actually a very simple procedure. Your thoughts are appreciated. Click for information on what it takes to be a donor: If you would like to learn more about becoming a donor for Greg, please contact Kidney Solutions at 830-285-2140. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit them at www.kidneysolutions.org Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 107: Dr. Lincy Jojan - Shared Decision Making in Kidney Care
01/16/2023
Episode 107: Dr. Lincy Jojan - Shared Decision Making in Kidney Care
Kent speaks with Dr. Lincy Jojan, a Lead Nurse practitioner in the Department of Medicine at Northwell Health Hospital in New York. Kidney Solutions patients were a great part of her doctoral thesis, and she talks about her Doctoral Study on Shared Decision Making in those with CKD. Her passion for working within the Kidney world is extraordinary. Listen as she shares her Doctoral work. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit them at www.kidneysolutions.org Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 106: Armand Halter - A Journey with Prospera and Kidney Rejection
01/09/2023
Episode 106: Armand Halter - A Journey with Prospera and Kidney Rejection
Armand Halter underwent a deceased donor kidney transplant 27 years ago. His kidney journey became a little rocky when he began experiencing signs of kidney rejection with a rise in creatine in May of 2022. He talks about the use of a test for rejection called Prospera a product of a company called Listen to how Armand talks about his experience. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit them at www.kidneysolutions.org Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 105: Lindsay Ducharme - Vital Kidney Nutrition
12/12/2022
Episode 105: Lindsay Ducharme - Vital Kidney Nutrition
Kent speaks with Lindsay Ducharme, a registered dietitian, board-certified renal nutrition specialist, and Vital Kidney Nutrition's owner. provides nutrition counseling to those with stage 1-5 kidney disease. She has been a dietitian since 2009 and has worked exclusively with those with kidney disease since 2014. She started her own private practice in 2021 after realizing the vast majority of people on dialysis have never worked with a dietitian to help slow the progression of their kidney disease. Lindsay loves food and believes food can and should be enjoyed even with kidney disease. In her spare time, she enjoys being active and spending time with her family and two young sons. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit them at www.kidneysolutions.org Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 104: Michael Curtis, Ph.D. - President & CEO of eGenesis
11/01/2022
Episode 104: Michael Curtis, Ph.D. - President & CEO of eGenesis
Kent speaks with Michael Curtis, Ph.D., President & CEO of . Dr. Curtis has more than 30 years of experience in scientific research and leadership in biopharmaceutical drug development across multiple therapeutic areas. Before joining eGenesis he served as Chief Executive Officer, President and Head of R&D at Cadent Therapeutics. Moreover, Dr. Curtis was an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Atlas Venture where he played a role in the creation of several companies including Delinia and Q32 Bio. Dr. Curtis has led the development of multiple products from discovery through first-in-human, Phase 2 and 3 studies. He was involved in the early development of Orencia and Nulojix. Dr. Curtis earned a Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology from the State University of New York Upstate Medical University. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit them at www.kidneysolutions.org Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 103: Rachelle McCray - On A Journey With Alport Syndrome
10/26/2022
Episode 103: Rachelle McCray - On A Journey With Alport Syndrome
Kent speaks with Rachelle McCray about her journey with Alport Syndrome and her experience with Renasight, a product that determines if there is a genetic cause for an individual’s kidney disease or if there is an increased hereditary risk due to family history. Rachelle McCray—Rachelle is a television host, entrepreneur, and patient advocate for chronic kidney disease. Rachelle is the founder and creator of a registered 501(c)3 non-profit that gifts comfort teddy bear kits to children and families affected by kidney disease, the . She brings a personal perspective to her advocacy, as she and multiple generations of her family have lived with CKD. Rachelle credits Natera’s Renasight genetic test for giving her the knowledge to make more informed decisions about her care. Her goal is for other CKD patients to have that same confidence and participation in their healthcare. Rachelle is also a paid consultant for Natera. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit them at www.kidneysolutions.org Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 102: Karen Edwards Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
10/15/2022
Episode 102: Karen Edwards Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
Karen Edwards is a widow with two adult children and a precious 11-year-old granddaughter. Without a living kidney donor, the wait for a kidney can be many years and could also mean many years on dialysis. I need the help of others to find a living donor. Are YOU the one? If you would like to learn more about becoming a donor for Karen, please contact Kidney Solutions at 830-285-2140. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit them at www.kidneysolutions.org Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 101: Mala and Monica Discuss Prospera & Renasight
08/31/2022
Episode 101: Mala and Monica Discuss Prospera & Renasight
Kent begins a series of Podcasts with , a cell-free DNA testing company well known in the medical/kidney community. Today, we interview Monica Johnson and Mala Nichani from Natera. Our discussion will be on two specific areas of testing that they provide. One is for DNA testing (Renasight) and the second (Prospera) a non-invasive test for rejection of transplanted solid organs, in this case, the kidney. f you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit them at www.kidneysolutions.org Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 100: Kent & His Pals Are All About Kidneys
08/08/2022
Episode 100: Kent & His Pals Are All About Kidneys
In celebration of 100 episodes, Kent and his buddies Armand Halter, Uncle Jim Myers, and Jonathan Traylor talk all about kidneys! If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit them at www.kidneysolutions.org Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 99: Johnson Chen Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
07/01/2022
Episode 99: Johnson Chen Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
Johnson Chen has an inherited disease called Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), which causes cysts to grow on his kidneys. He has a website called . Johnson is in need of a Living Kidney Donor. Can you help? Are YOU the one? If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit them at www.kidneysolutions.org Join in the conversation, on the ! Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 98: Brian Runge - Chief Living Donor Transplant Coordinator
06/24/2022
Episode 98: Brian Runge - Chief Living Donor Transplant Coordinator
Kent talks with Brian K. Runge, RN, BSN, CCTC. Brian is the Chief Living Donor Transplant Coordinator for New-York Presbyterian Columbia Irving Medical Center. Brian was born in Chicago and at the age of 6 moved with his family onto a sailboat and circumnavigated the globe from the age of 6 to 13. During that time, Brian was homeschooled. Once back in the United States he went through high school and college. He received his BSN at the University of Florida. Brian started his nursing career as a Level 1 Trauma ICU Nurse at Shands Hospital and just so happened to take care of fresh post-op liver, kidney and pancreas transplant patients among many other types of patients. Little did he know his career path was leading him to transplant. Brian moved to New York in late 2006 as a travel nurse and took some assignments at NYP Cornell and Columbia ICU’s. He has been working in Transplant with NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia Irving Medical Center for the last 13 and a half years. Brian started as a Recipient Transplant Coordinator until he was promoted to the chief position of the donor team in late 2018. He has been doing that ever since. For questions regarding this episode, contact Kent at [email protected] Learn more about Kidney Solutions and our weekly Support Group, at Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 97: Martha Gershun & John D. Lantos—Authors of Kidney to Share
05/23/2022
Episode 97: Martha Gershun & John D. Lantos—Authors of Kidney to Share
Kent talks with Martha Gershun & John D. Lantos, MD, authors of Kidney to Share. Martha Gershun is a nonprofit consultant, writer, and community volunteer. She donated a kidney in 2018 to a woman she read about in the newspaper. Gershun has been named Special Advisor to the Kidney Transplant Collaborative and serves on the advisory board for the National Kidney Foundation serving Kansas, Oklahoma, and Western Missouri. John D. Lantos, MD is a pediatrician and international leader in bioethics. The focus of his work is on protecting the lives, health, and rights of children. He is particularly interested in children with complex chronic conditions and in the ethical dilemmas surrounding the use of innovative therapies. He has written or edited five books and hundreds of peer-reviewed scientific and philosophical papers. Click to learn more about and purchase Kidney to Share. For questions regarding this episode, contact Kent at [email protected] Learn more about Kidney Solutions and our weekly Support Group, at Join in the conversation about all things Kidney, on the ! Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 96: Marana Vradenburg Needs A Kidney Donor.
05/04/2022
Episode 96: Marana Vradenburg Needs A Kidney Donor.
Marana was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when she was 9 years old. 15 years ago, it took her sight, and now she is living with only 13% kidney function and now need a kidney transplant. She is an athlete trained in Brazilian JiuJitsu and active as a personal trainer and nutrition coach for those who are pursuing healthier lifestyles. She loves staying active and volunteering with injured and disabled veterans. However, low energy levels along with fatigue from kidney disease have severely compromised her ability to do so. Are YOU the one? If you would like to learn more about becoming a donor for Marana, please contact Kidney Solutions at 830-285-2140. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit them at www.kidneysolutions.org Join in the conversation, on the ! Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 95: Paul Conway, Past President of AAKP & Kidney Transplant Recipient
04/25/2022
Episode 95: Paul Conway, Past President of AAKP & Kidney Transplant Recipient
Kent talks with his friend Paul Conway, the Chair of Policy and Global Affairs and the past President of the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP). Paul has managed kidney disease for 40 years including nearly 3 years on home dialysis and is the recipient of a deceased kidney donor of over 23 years. Click for more information on AAKP. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit us at www.kidneysolutions.org Join in the conversation, on the ! Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 94: Martin Hughes Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
04/10/2022
Episode 94: Martin Hughes Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
Martin Hughes is the father of two adult children and an uncle to many nieces and nephews. He has spent the last 20 years working with formerly homeless families and individuals as a site director. He would like to establish his own nonprofit agency to continue to help the homeless population in New York City. Martin is in need of a Living Kidney Donor. Can you help? Are YOU the one? Martin is registered on the Kidney Transplant Waiting List at Northwell Health in Manhasset, NY. If you would like to learn more about becoming a donor for Martin, please contact Kidney Solutions at 830-285-2140. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit them at www.kidneysolutions.org Join in the conversation, on the ! Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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Episode 93: Michael Etheridge Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
04/01/2022
Episode 93: Michael Etheridge Needs A Kidney Donor. Are YOU The One?
Today’s interview is with Rinki and Michael Etheridge are an extraordinary team. Michael needs a kidney donor as his current transplanted kidney is in danger of failure. Rinki has taken on the daunting task of finding that donor. Rinki talks about how difficult it is to be a caregiver. She gives valuable insight into what it is like to watch the love of her life struggle. Listen in as this tough young caregiver tells her story. Michael is registered on the Kidney Transplant Waiting List at UCSF Health in San Francisco, CA. For more information, call 415-353-1551. If you would like to give the gift of life to Michael, get started today, click to visit UCSF's Living Kidney Donor webpage and complete an online health history questionnaire. To ensure your questionnaire is connected with Michael, please enter his full name and date of birth: Michael Etheridge, February 13, 1985. If you have questions regarding items discussed during this episode or would like more information about Kidney Solutions weekly Support Group, contact Kent at [email protected] For more information about Kidney Solutions, visit them at www.kidneysolutions.org Join in the conversation, on the ! Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez
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