I hope everyone had a nice 4th of July and celebrated Independence Day with family and friends. Summer is a great time to buy fruits and vegetables and try new recipes. Also, August is the best time to reach out to your local representatives in Congress as they will be home in their districts. Take a few moments to learn how you can advocate for people with kidney disease.
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| Support Kidney Legislation | |
H.R. 4814 aims to improve the understanding of and promote access to treatment for people with chronic kidney disease by:
- Improving understanding of kidney disease
- Improving beneficiary access to treatments for kidney disease
- Expanding patient choice and improve the coordination of care
Learn more about the bill and how you can help, and read RSN's Letter to Congress
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Have You Heard the Latest on KidneyTalk?
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Dietitian and food technologist Dr. Nancy Berkoff talks about the different kinds of vegetarian diets and the various sources of protein. She explains what tofu and soy are, where they come from, and how you can prepare them. Since renal diets require high-quality proteins, listen to this informative interview to find out what your options are and what might work best for you as you watch your sodium, potassium, and phosphorus intake. Listen Now
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| Write, Write, Write and Tell Your Story | |
Essay Contest Deadline Coming Up
Don't forget, you still have time to submit that winning essay for the 12th Annual RSN Essay Contest.
This year's theme is "Explain a choice you've made to improve your health and how it could benefit others." All submissions must be received by August 1, 2014. Cash prizes awarded to the top three essays.
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