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2 women share their stories while waiting for kidney transplant

A pair of women share their stories of patience while waiting for kidney transplants K.C. Strader and Jennifer Dennis were both diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease. Now they offer support to each other while waiting for a transplant. Author: Chris Latella Updated: 9:20 PM MST August 2, 2021 PHOENIX They’ve been supporting each other on a social media group for years, but when they finally had to chance to meet face-to-face, the emotions were overwhelming as they discussed their diagnosis of kidney disease and the need each one faces for a living donor. K.C. Strader and Jennifer Dennis were both diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease early in life. The disease is caused by cysts that form on the kidneys, causing symptoms such as high blood pressure, back pain and kidney stones. Roughly 500,000 people in the United States suffer from PKD, which can lead to kidney failure.

HHCC turns annual report into community co-designed project

July 15, 2021   ·   0 Comments By Paula Brown , Local Journalism initiative Reporter “One community, caring together.” This has been the vision for Headwaters Health Care Centre (HHCC) for the last three years, and most recently the local hospital exemplified it in a co-designed report. Late last month, HHCC released their annual report, and from the interviews, to the graphic designs, and even printing, the publication was created entirely by volunteer community members. “It’s impossible to tell the story of what has occurred over the past year, which is what you typically see in an annual report, without incorporating the voices of the people that we support,” said Carla Kostiak, communications specialist for Headwaters. “This report is truly a beautiful mosaic. Its different pieces brought in by different facets of our community, and to see it all together is like looking at a beautiful mosaic.”

Let s Not Kid(ney) Around

 channel for the latest stories and updates. Khairul Syazwali Taib was in the prime of his life – physically active, playing rugby and running half-marathons. With no warning signs in sight, an episode of gout prompted him to take a blood test. It was then that he was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease ( genetic condition that causes numerous cysts to grow in the kidneys − leading to kidney failure. “My kidneys had failed and was only functioning at 9%!” the 35-year-old exclaimed, recalling his devastation at this discovery. It is not uncommon to have PKD for years without knowing it, and it is known to develop in patients between 30 and 40 years old.

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