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Story and Interview by: Jennifer Cramer-Miller
The concept of karma suggests the good we put into the world comes back to us. Such seems to be the case for Jeremiah Bartel, a 37-year-old man dedicated to kidney awareness and helping others, while he survives on peritoneal dialysis. Cheerful and outgoing, Jeremiah shared his hopes of finding a living donor, and his story with kidney disease.
And what a story it is.
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Kyle from Charleston, South Carolina decided to donate a car to the National Kidney Foundation. He donated "Big Red," his beloved 1993 Chevy Silverado after learning that she needed extensive repairs.
"I'm hoping my car donation makes an impact in someone's life," said Kyle. The National Kidney Foundation was the only option Kyle considered. He thought the NKF would be fitting for Big Red's retirement. "Rest Easy, Big Red...
Before 2018, Jessica Figueroa was in a toxic relationship and worked long hours to care for her family. Ultimately, the stress and intense workload caused her to become incredibly sick. While the illness was tough, it gave Jessica the strength to make hard changes for her health and happiness. She ended the relationship, found a job that supported a work-life balance, and began eating healthier.
For a while, Jessica's health...
Interview and article by: Jennifer Cramer-Miller
As the former Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent, Bernadeia Johnson has been an educator most of her life. After a recent crash course into an unfamiliar subject, as is her way, she’s flipped newly learned lessons into something she can share with others.
The topic? Kidney disease.
Years ago, when Bernadeia was in a marching band, she learned the...
Once again in-person, NKF’s 55th Annual Medical Symposium, a Bay Area nephrology tradition, is a day-long program bringing together the kidney health professional community. With expert faculty and patients as guides, we explore clinical advances, cultural trends, and current research outcomes that will inform our work. This annual gathering is part education and part reunion. We look forward to coming together in person to hear new and...
The winter holidays are quickly approaching–have you hung up lights, decorated, and picked out presents? If not, no worries. We can take some of the burden off your plate with five gifts that are perfect for your loved one who is on dialysis or has a chronic illness.
1. Stress and anxiety bustersBetween doctors’ appointments, medication schedules, and dialysis sessions, living with kidney failure can be incredibly stressful....
There is no current cure for immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN); however, a promising new drug granted accelerated approval may help treat it. Tarpeyo (budesonide) delayed-release capsules have been shown to reduce protein levels in urine in adults with IgAN at high risk of rapid disease progression.
What is IgAN...Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a major public health issue that is underrecognized and underdiagnosed. Of the estimated 635,000 adults in Missouri with CKD, 9 out of 10 are not aware that their kidneys are impaired. While anyone with diabetes or hypertension is at risk for developing CKD, communities of color are disproportionately impacted by CKD.
The goal of the Show Me CKDintercept initiative is to implement...