This month has been full of surprises. Again, we reviewed so many wonderful essays and the winners will be announced in 2 weeks. My local mall called and asked me to be a model. I thought for sure they must have had the wrong number. See my looks below (in one of them I am wearing a bracelet worth $25,000!)
Have You Heard the Latest on KidneyTalk?
Do you suffer from an invisible disability? Wayne Connell, the founder of the Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA), describes his wife's experience living with multiple sclerosis. We discuss ideas on how you can improve communication with a loved one who has an invisible disability and how you can respond to those who just don't get it. Listen Now
The Captain of the Ship
The medical director of the dialysis facility is the captain of your ship. Dr. Doug Johnson and Dr. Tom Parker recently had a meeting that allowed medical directors from around the country to openly discuss the ways they're improving patient care and the quality goals they need to focus on. This unique collaborative approach is the pathway to providing the best possible care for people on dialysis. On Wednesday, September 25, the National Renal Administrators Association is hosting a Medical Directors and Nephrology Symposium in order to bring colleagues and industry experts together in Seattle to discuss practical applications for improving patient care. Tell your Nephrologist and/or Medical Director about the meeting so he or she can navigate the crazy waters of ESRD properly. Listen Now.
The Glendale Galleria Fall Fashion Extravaganza
We Won the $1000 Prize!
This was the view from level 2 at the Galleria.
Thank you to all the RSN supporters who came out and voted on Sunday. It was a great event and I got to meet leaders of other non-profits in Glendale that were also models. RSN won the $50 American Express card and the $1,000 card, and the Glendale Galleria even gave money for me modeling. New career to consider if this kidney gig gets old? Ha!
These were the three looks I modeled. I tried to be taller thank I look!
You Can Make a Difference
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Need to Hear From People on Dialysis and Those That Care About Them The comment period is nearly over! It's important for CMS to hear directly from patients about how the cuts and proposed quality measures impact your care.
We would like to thank all the patients who contacted their federal legislators about the proposed cut to dialysis in the Medicare program. However, CMS has the final say on this issue and they need to hear from you directly!Read RSN's Comments to CMS.
Please take a few moments to express your concern to CMS by 5:00 PM ET, August 30, 2013. Comment to CMS Here
Let your voice be heard today.
Please take a few moments and comment to CMS on the proposed rule. I know Labor Day is around the corner and plans stack up. Next week, we have a very special RenAlert coming out that will highlight our 200th Kidney Talk show. Keep an eye out for the show as this one will have you laughing out loud or should I say LOL.
Sincerely,
Lori Hartwell President and Founder Renal Support Network
