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May 16, 2013
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TopI remember the fear of not having access to transplant medications and the knowledge I would lose my kidney if I didn't take them. I often hear from my peers that they don't know how Medicare works after a kidney transplant. In the interview below, learn as much as you can as early as you can so you can prepare and have time to figure out a solution to keep your "gift of life" safe.
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Lucy Kim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in West Hollywood, CA. She has worked with transplant recipients and people on dialysis for several years. Patients always ask her, "After I get my transplant, how long will my Medicare benefits last?" In this interview, Lori and Lucy talk about what people need to know if their benefits end 36 months after their transplant to help them look for other ways to get their life-saving antirejection medication. Listen Now

 

Calling All Authors, Read All About It!
11th Annual RSN Essay Contest Now Open

2013 Theme: "Provide an example of how you became an active participant in your care"

 

We are thrilled that our RSN Essay Contest is now in its second decade and are excited to see what this year's crop of talent will bring. All submissions must be written by someone who has been diagnosed with CKD, and cash prizes will be awarded.

 

First Place, $500

Second Place, $300 

Third Place, $100.

 

Winners' names will be announced after September 10, 2013, and the winning essays will be featured in our Live&Give Newsletter and posted on RSNHope.org. 

 

Click here for Contest Rules 

 

 

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I can't wait to start reading the wonderful essays that will be submitted this year. Every year we are inspired, motivated and moved by the words of wisdom of people who have kidney disease. Keep up the great work.

 

Sincerely,

Lori Hartwell
President and Founder
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