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NEW KidneyTalk

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 Lori Hartwell discuss what they do to prepare for surgery.

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KidneyTalk is an online bi-weekly, half-hour radio talk show featuring RSN Founder & President Lori Hartwell. All shows (over 200 of them!) are available 24hrs a day and can be downloaded for free any time from the iTunes store.
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Quick Links Offering You Support

Peer Support

Connect with others in the best way that works for you.

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Health Library

A resource for patients, family members and professionals.

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Save the Date

Our next meeting in Southern California, Sept. 28, 2014.

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Kidney Legislation That Needs Your Support

H.R. 5263

The Living Donor Protection Act

H.R. 4814

The Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act of 2014.

H.R. 1428

The Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2013.

Quick Links That Help Support RSN

EmbraceHOPE Jewelry

A jewelry line with a cause, designed by Lori Hartwell and made by people with kidney disease.

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Amazon Smile

Type Renal Support Network as the charity of your choice. 0.5% of your purchase will go to RSN.

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RSN Hope Shop

Products with messages of hope. Find mugs, clothes for the family, pet accessories and more.

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"An illness is too demanding when you don't have hope!"

-Lori Hartwell