Lori Hartwell

Renal Support Network Announces the 19th Annual Essay Contest Theme: Who is Your Kidney Healthcare Hero?

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Renal Support Network, Health care, Medicine, Health in the United States, RSN, National Kidney Foundation, Kidney, Lori Hartwell, Nephrology

GLENDALE, Calif., May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Renal Support Network (RSN), a nonprofit, patient-run organization, encourages people with kidney disease to share their inspirational stories by entering its 19th Annual Essay Contest.

Key Points: 
  • GLENDALE, Calif., May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Renal Support Network (RSN), a nonprofit, patient-run organization, encourages people with kidney disease to share their inspirational stories by entering its 19th Annual Essay Contest.
  • This year RSN encourages people who have kidney disease to use their voice to express their appreciation for a healthcare professional who improved their experience of care.
  • RSN would like to thank their corporate partners who support this great contest: AstraZeneca, Ardelyx, Fresenius Kidney Care and U.S. Renal Care.
  • The Renal Support Network (RSN) is a nonprofit patient-run organization that provides non-medical services to those affected by chronic kidney disease.

Renal Support Network's 27th Annual Patient Education Meeting Goes Virtual

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Medical specialties, Medicine, Clinical medicine, Kidney diseases, Renal Support Network, Organ failure, Lori Hartwell, Kidney transplantation, Kidney disease, Dialysis, Kidney, Chronic kidney disease

GLENDALE, Calif., Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --For almost three decades, Renal Support Network (RSN) has hosted its annual Patient Education Meeting, where healthcare professionals share their expertise with people living with kidney disease.

Key Points: 
  • GLENDALE, Calif., Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --For almost three decades, Renal Support Network (RSN) has hosted its annual Patient Education Meeting, where healthcare professionals share their expertise with people living with kidney disease.
  • Each day will focus on a specific stage of the disease such as chronic kidney disease, dialysis and kidney transplant.
  • RSN President and Founder Lori Hartwell says, "The demand for education and hope when diagnosed with chronic kidney disease remains great.
  • The new virtual Patient Education week-long event will be held November 10 - 14, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Pacific Time each day.

Food Talk Brings Kidney Community to the Table

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
Medical specialties, Anatomy, Kidney diseases, Medicine, Organ failure, Lori Hartwell, RTT, Chronic kidney disease, Kidney disease, Chronic condition, Kidney, Renal Support Network

The theme of this year's essay contest is "Thriving, No Matter What I Can or Can't Eat: A Happy Food Experience on the Kidney Diet."

Key Points: 
  • The theme of this year's essay contest is "Thriving, No Matter What I Can or Can't Eat: A Happy Food Experience on the Kidney Diet."
  • Entrants needed to meet only one criteria to have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease.
  • "Food is always a favorite topic," says Lori Hartwell, President and Founder of RSN, "But when you have kidney disease your diet can be challenging.
  • RSN is a nonprofit patient-run organization that provides nonmedical services to those affected by chronic kidney disease.

Renal Support Network Announces 18th Annual Essay Contest Theme

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Health, Renal Support Network, Medicine, RSN, National Kidney Foundation, Kidney, Lori Hartwell, Nephrology

GLENDALE, Calif., May 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Renal Support Network (RSN), a nonprofit, patient-run organization, encourages people with kidney disease to share their inspirational stories by entering their 18th Annual Essay Contest.

Key Points: 
  • GLENDALE, Calif., May 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Renal Support Network (RSN), a nonprofit, patient-run organization, encourages people with kidney disease to share their inspirational stories by entering their 18th Annual Essay Contest.
  • This year's theme is "Thriving No Matter What I Can or Can't Eat: A Happy Food Experience on the Kidney Diet."
  • For information about the contest, rules and to read previous winning essays, visit RSN's Essay Contest Web Page
    RSN would like to thank Akebia, Fresenius Kidney Care, National Renal Administrators Association and U.S. Renal Care for their support of this valuable patient engagement program.
  • The Renal Support Network (RSN) is a nonprofit patient-run organization that provides non-medical services to those affected by chronic kidney disease.

Renal Support Network's 21st Renal Teen Prom

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Lori Hartwell, Renal Support Network, Kidney diseases, Health, Organ failure, RTT, CKD, Chronic kidney disease, RSN, Hartwell, Writers

GLENDALE, Calif., Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Young people living with CKD (chronic kidney disease) are invited to attend Renal Support Network's 21st Annual Renal Teen Prom.

Key Points: 
  • GLENDALE, Calif., Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Young people living with CKD (chronic kidney disease) are invited to attend Renal Support Network's 21st Annual Renal Teen Prom.
  • Where: Glendale Hilton Main Ballroom - 100 W Glenoaks Blvd, Glendale, CA 91202
    Why: Twenty-one years ago, Lori Hartwell, Founder and President of RSN, held the very first Renal Teen Prom for young people with CKD.
  • Lori was diagnosed with kidney disease at age 2 and missed her own prom and many school activities due to health issues.
  • Renal Support Network (RSN) empowers people who have kidney disease to become knowledgeable about their illness, proactive in their care, hopeful about their future and make friendships that last a lifetime.

Renal Support Network Announces the 17th Annual Essay Contest Theme

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Medical specialties, Medicine, Clinical medicine, Kidney diseases, Renal Support Network, National Kidney Foundation, Kidney transplantation, Chronic kidney disease, Kidney, Dialysis, Lori Hartwell, Nephrology

GLENDALE, Calif., May 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Renal Support Network (RSN), a nonprofit, patient-run organization encourages people with kidney disease to share their stories by entering our 17th Annual Essay Contest .

Key Points: 
  • GLENDALE, Calif., May 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Renal Support Network (RSN), a nonprofit, patient-run organization encourages people with kidney disease to share their stories by entering our 17th Annual Essay Contest .
  • RSN's Annual Essay Contest provides an outstanding opportunity for people who have chronic kidney disease, including people on dialysis or have a kidney transplant to express their ideas, views, coping strategies and most importantly, hope.
  • RSN would like to thank Fresenius Kidney Care and U.S. Renal Care for their support of this valuable patient engagement program.
  • The Renal Support Network (RSN) is a nonprofit patient-run organization that provides nonmedical services to those affected by chronic kidney disease.