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10/1/2009 - Kidney Survivor! RSN Regional Patient Lifestyle Meeting in Salt Lake City, UtahOctober 1st, 2009 - Kidney patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals are invited to attend a free regional meeting “Kidney Survivor” to learn ways of living long and well with kidney disease. The meeting will be held on October 10th, 2009, from 9:30am to 3:00pm at the Holiday Inn Express located at 4465 Century Drive in Salt Lake City, UT. A renal-friendly gourmet, full-course lunch is provided free of charge, and will be served around 12:00pm. Sponsored by the Renal Support Network (RSN), a non-profit patient focused, patient-run organization, the meeting is organized by William Dant. At this meeting local kidney patient RoAnne Faith Dale, who has been on dialysis 37 years, will receive the award “Utah Kidney Survivor of 2009” Ms. Dale will also participate in a patient panel. She is the author of the book “Dialysis Success”. Meeting organizer William Dant says “This meeting is a chance to hear and learn the secrets of enjoying life and surviving dialysis for as much as three decades and more.” Prepared talks by people with kidney disease and health care professionals include such topics as “Survivorship Perspectives from a Nurse Advocate” (speaker: Kristin Larson) and an expert patient panel on “Becoming a Kidney Survivor.” To attend, register online at: Regional Patient Lifestyle Meetings are a program of the Renal Support Network and are based on the theme of “Health, Happiness & Hope!” offering a setting where people with kidney disease and their families can learn about issues related to their illness in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Each meeting—organized by patients within their local communities—includes presentations by patient-speakers, food, fun, raffle prizes, exhibitor tables, and a chance to meet other patients, bringing together people who have kidney disease in order to share experiences, goals, support, and knowledge. Meetings are held in various locations throughout the United States. The meetings are sponsored by Abbott Renal Care, Astellas Pharma, Fresenius Medical Care, Genzyme, NxStage Medical, and Roche. The Renal Support Network is a nonprofit, patient-focused, patient-run organization that provides non-medical services to those affected by Chronic Kidney Disease. RSN strives to help patients develop their personal coping skills, special talents, and employability by educating and empowering them (and their families) to take control of the course and management of their disease. RSN serves the kidney community by instilling health, happiness and hope through education, advocacy and awareness -- one person at a time. For further information or to register, please call toll-free (866) 903-1728, or visit RSN on the web at www.RSNhope.org. Source: Renal Support Network (Renal Support Network News) < Back |