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Since the invention of the automobile, car manufacturers have been creating features to reduce driver error. Today, a huge system of sensors and computers are what mostly control standard vehicles, with only one piece of the puzzle being the driver. Fully automatic vehicles used to be pure science fiction, but now it’s pretty much a reality.

  Autonomous Car Features

Pretty soon, brakes, steering wheels, gas...

By Ashley Blackmon LMSW   The face of dialysis is changing. As people begin dialysis earlier in life, an increasing number of young adults and working age adults successfully maintain stable work histories.     In the past, misconceptions may have led people on dialysis to believe they are less employable or unable to work at all. In fact, working is strongly...

In the ever-evolving landscape of vehicle theft in the United States, a recent analysis by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has shed light on the disconcerting trend of stolen cars. According to NICB's comprehensive study, here are the top ten most stolen vehicles in the United States during 2022.

10 most stolen cars
  1. Chevrolet Pickup (Full Size): The Chevrolet Pickup is a big, strong truck. It's...

 

Old cars are like baseball and apple pie in America. We Americans love to reminisce in our old days of classic and sturdy built wonder machines. Admiring the beauty and lines of an old classic just brings you back to the days when everything seemed alright and all is well in "Mayberry". Take a relaxing moment to unwind and appreciate the cars of times past, when life was really all about good clean fun.

 

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What I learned from Grandma B By Joseph Fernandez, Satellite Healthcare   I remember my first days working in dialysis. The patient treatment area was crowded with equipment, supplies, and center staff as well as 25 patients who each needed something from me. There was so much going on, I felt I’d never keep up. In the coming years, I would learn many things, including how...

Road trips and car travels can be fun and exciting, yet driving on the road can also be dangerous. This is especially true for younger less experienced drivers. Driving doesn’t have to be filled with fear of possible hazards.

Here are some simple suggestions to remember for everyone to enjoy a safe trip. We encourage every driver be a safe traveler with these straightforward safety tips.

 

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REGISTRATION CLOSED Please scroll down for health and safety details on Camp ChiMer 2024: What's Different This Year   Camp ChiMer was started in 1986 by Dr. Brad Warady, dedicated volunteers, and health care professionals, all of whom shared a common goal to create an opportunity for children with end stage renal disease to participate in a camp experience and develop peer relationships, regardless of their medical...
Date: Aug 02, 2024

The National Kidney Foundation Serving West Tennessee will host the annual Gift of Life Gala on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the Peabody Hotel. The Gift of Life award is given each year to individuals or organizations that have made a significant contribution in the field of nephrology and/or transplantation. We are pleased to honor Dr. Kim Huch, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center/Retired Staff...

Date: Mar 19, 2022

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH!

 

The National Kidney Foundation is pleased to announce the 35th Annual Gift of Life Gala is taking place on Saturday, November 13, 2021, from the comfort of your home! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the evening as this year’s event will be a night to remember featuring the presentation of the Award of Excellence, virtual entertainment, the chance to bid on...
Date: Nov 13, 2021

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