KidneyTalk - An Online Radio Show By Renal Support Network
RSN's KidneyTalk is an informative, inspirational, and entertaining online, half-hour radio talk show that launched in June of 2006 with host RSN Founder and President Lori Hartwell. With Lori Hartwell, a renal disease survivor since 1958, KidneyTalk provides the audience with practical advice on how to live a full and productive life despite CKD. The show features healthcare professionals and people living successfully with kidney disease who share personal experiences in inspirational, thought-provoking interviews.
- Update frequency
- every 20 days
- Episodes
- 396
- Years Active
- 2006 - 2025
4/28/2015 - Understanding Dialysis and Blood Pressure
Have you ever been confused as to why your blood pressure goes up or down? Are you frustrated because you don't have the faintest idea why? Sandy explains to Lori how the vascular system works, how d…
Tue 28 Apr 2015
4/14/2015 - Green Bay Packer's Football Player Goes the Extra Yard to Live
John Brockington was one of many men who ignored the warning signs of health issues until he ended up in Emergency. John played football at Ohio State and for the Green Bay Packers and was in top sha…
Tue 14 Apr 2015
3/31/2015 - CrowdMed: Solving Medical Mysteries
Jared Heyman knew there had to be a better way when his little sister suffered for three years with a medical condition that could not be diagnosed. After many doctor visits and thousands of dollars …
Tue 31 Mar 2015
3/17/2015 - Let's Take the Kidney Wait List to Zero
Josh Morrison thought for many years about the possibility of donating one of his kidneys to help someone in need. Hear the remarkable story of how Josh came to donate a kidney to a stranger, and the…
Tue 17 Mar 2015
3/3/2015 - Defining Patient and Family Centered Care
A patient and family centered care environment encourages participation and engagement, and these lead to better clinical outcomes. Celeste Castillo-Lee, Program Manager at the University of Michigan…
Tue 03 Mar 2015
2/17/2015 - Overcoming Acute Kidney Injury
Daniel Vandenbark-Woodward was healthy and never had any signs of being sick until one day he ended up in the Emergency Room with acute kidney failure (AKI) and needed dialysis immediately. AKI is di…
Tue 17 Feb 2015
2/3/2015 - My Life, My Dialysis Choice
Choosing a dialysis treatment option can be difficult and many people do not know there are seven types of options available. Dori Schatell, the Executive Director of Medical Education Institute, has…
Tue 03 Feb 2015
1/22/2015 - 5 Star Dialysis Rating System Explained
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) require every dialysis facility to measure quality of care and the results are located at DialysisFacilityCompare.com. This site helps people make …
Thu 22 Jan 2015
1/7/2015 - Working Through Your Illness
People often keep chronic illness a secret because of how it can affect their personal or professional lives. Alan Mendelson, of the Emmy award-winning Alan's Best Buys, hid the fact that he was livi…
Wed 07 Jan 2015
12/16/2014 - Laughing Your Way to Living Donation
Comic relief came in the form of a kidney from this comedian. When Alonzo Bodden learned his brother was in need of a kidney transplant, he didn't think twice about donating one of his. He was a come…
Tue 16 Dec 2014
12/2/2014 - Don't Let A Wound Get the Best of You!
Cuts, scrapes and bruises may seem harmless, but when you are immune-compromised, the risks are higher for infections. Bob Klein talks to Lori about everything he learned after he had to care for a w…
Tue 02 Dec 2014
11/18/2014 - New Kidney Allocation System Revealed
If you are waiting for a kidney transplant from a deceased donor, you probably already know that waiting times vary throughout the Country and over 100,000 people are waiting for a kidney transplant.…
Tue 18 Nov 2014
11/4/2014 - Hit the Road, Spread the Word
We spend large amounts of time on the road, some of it just sitting in traffic. If you're stuck in a bumper-to-bumper traffic jam, you can't help but stare at the bumper - and license! - of the car i…
Tue 04 Nov 2014
10/21/2014 - Neuropathy: Learn the Warning Signs & Seek Help
If you have trouble sitting still during prolonged periods of time, like dialysis, for example, because your legs get numb and tingly, these may be signs of a serious medical condition. Susie Gonzale…
Tue 21 Oct 2014
10/7/2014 - Hiring Home Health Help
What is a home health worker? It can be your friend, neighbor, relative or a professional that you have hired. There are many things to consider when choosing a home health worker, from the type of h…
Tue 07 Oct 2014
9/22/2014 - Going Viral for a Kidney
"Let's take this picture and make it go viral," said Brandy to her friend Kristi. Little did they know just how successful that campaign would be. Kristi Callaway told her long-time friend Brandy Ang…
Mon 22 Sep 2014
9/2/2014 - To be Young, Dating... and Living with Kidney Disease
Dating and learning how to deal with body image issues, rejection and acceptance, and intimacy is all part of growing up. But if you have medical issues that are visible, you may have more reservatio…
Tue 02 Sep 2014
8/19/2014 - Prepare for Surgery, Do I Have What I Need?
Surgery can be stressful and create unforeseen obstacles one may not be aware of. Being prepared for surgery can reduce nervousness, stress levels and anxiety. Lifetime patients Heather Powell and Lo…
Tue 19 Aug 2014
8/5/2014 - Denied Access to Transplant
No one wants to be told they're not a candidate for a kidney transplant if that's what their hopes are. Kathryn Bornhurst, Transplant Coordinator, shares why a healthcare professional may ask you do …
Tue 05 Aug 2014
7/22/2014 - Smart Searching for Health Information
Paul Seville is no stranger to health issues, as he was diagnosed as a child with chronic kidney disease. Paul later decided to become a medical doctor and use his knowledge and personal experience t…
Tue 22 Jul 2014
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