Latest Kidney Community News - May 2013> - click graphic to view

*   Welcome from our CEO - Anne Wilson
*   Government live organ donor scheme announced – an update
          - Register on Guest Book to leave your message of support. Tell us you story of live organ donation
*   Ground-breaking news: Kidney grown in lab
*    Medical Matters - ‘1 in 3 Australians is at increased risk of kidney disease’            
          - Take the test to see if you are at increased risk of kidney disease at www.checkmykidneys.com.au
*   The 15th National Kidney Kids Camp - largest to date!
*    New Home Dialysis resource launched
*    Challenges for rural dialysis patients highlighted in new fact sheet
*    A note from a dialysis patient: how we cope
*    Dialysis unit showcases do-it-yourself dialysis wear
*    Meet the Vintage Adventurer
*    Kidney Health Australia with One Deadly Step Program
*    Research opportunities:
         -  Have you been diagnosed with Secondary Hyperthyroidism? Are you currently on dialysis?
-  Seeking Autosomal Dominant Polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)  - Consumers and Carers
*    Lifestyle Recipe: Diabetes, CKD friendly -  Spanish chicken and rice

Kidney Calendar and Events 2013
 May to June: DonateLife Services of Remembrance www.donatelife.gov.au 
5 to 11 May: National Heart Week www.heartattackfacts.org.au  
10 May: World Lupus Day wear orange to bring attention to Lupus and kidney conditions
26 May to 1 June: Kidney Health Week help us spread the word!
- 1 in 3 Australians is at increased risk of kidney disease. 
-  Undetected, untreated kidney disease is a silent killer!

ARCHIVED ISSUES OF KIDNEY COMMUNITY NEWS

Kidney News - April 2013>
*Kidney education tool launched on World Kidney Day  *Kidney Health Week is fast approaching...... we'd love to hear from you if you would like to be involved!  *Health/Medical: Mediterranean diet is good for your heart!  *Lifestyle recipe: CKD, Dialysis and Diabetes-friendly: Vegetable slice *Are you a health professional who wants to learn more about chronic kidney disease?  *Consumer Corner: Maria's story: Lessons learned from a life with kidney disease  *Are you living with kidney cancer & would like to help others? Kidney Health Australia and Cancer Council Victoria want to hear from you. *Kidney Calendar and Events 2013.      

Kidney News - March 2013>
World Kidney Day 2013: Protect your kidneys, save your heart! *Blindsided by the links between high blood pressure and kidney failure *World first: Dialysis patients do modified zumba gold *Heart attack risk higher in chronic kidney disease patients than in patients with diabetes *Kidney Health Australia advocacy update *Pilot Young Adults Program - Adelaide SA *A Mum's perspective - atypical Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (aHUS) *One young woman gives her father the gift of life *CKD, Dialysis and Diabetes-friendly recipe: crunchy apple and cranberry slaw *Prize for new subscriber - Cheryl Kovac wins an iPad! *Kidney Connections - Kids living with kidney disease (see Health Publications) *Thank You Community Fundraisers! *Calendar of Events 2013.

Kidney News - January/February 2013>
Note from our CEO *Get movin' *Research Project Grants *Promising treatment for Polycystic Kidney Disease *Kidney Community mourns the death of Northern Territory nephrologist *Discover and decide: All about organ and tissue donation *Roslyn Mas celebrating 21 years with her kidney *Dialysis and travel - is it possible? *Congratulations Judy *How to submit your article to Kidney Community *Lifestyle recipe: CKD Dialysis and Diabetes-Friendly - Chicken and pasta salad *Outstanding fundraising year for Gosford Kidney Health Australia Support Group *Kids Xmas and Family Fun Day *Auctioning vintage model cars for Kidney Camp fundraising *Rev your engines for 2013 Tasmanian Kidney Motor Bike Ride *KHA Golf Day 4 March 2013 * Calendar of Events 2013.

Kidney News - December 2012>
Recognise an Angel in your community: Nominations 2013 Operation Angel Awards *Medical Matters: a healthy holiday guide *KHA at Pika Wiya - Port Augusta, Sth Australia *KHA connects with the Samoan community *Consumer Corner: The Clarkes' greatest gift *Consumer Event Recap: Henry Giblett Adult Holiday Dialysis Program *Lifestyle Recipe: CKD, Dialysis and Diabetes-Friendly, Slow cooked turkey breast with carrots & cranberry gravy *Event Recap: KHA consumer forum, Launceston, Tasmania *Tamar Renal Support Group spreads awareness of kidney disease *KHA's Golf Day: Tee off for kidney health! *Our Website's won an Award! *Register to receive Kidney Community-Win an iPad!

Kidney News- November 2012>
Professor David Harris honoured for outstanding kidney research: Governor-General awards Priscilla Kincaid-Smith Medal *Medical Matters: Dr Marie Ludlow - What are connections between hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease? *New evidence: soft drinks are expanding waistlines *We need your help: Revision of Living with Kidney Failure! *Get involved: Teleconnect - KHA's peer support service *KHA Kidney Cancer Project - what type of support do you need? *Inspiring Australian Transplant Games: Matty Hempstalk and Kidney Kid -Josh McDonald, bring home gold *Lifestyle recipe: CKD, dialysis and diabetes-friendly, fettuccine asparagus carbonara *Carers need caring too: keeping the balance right *KHA Consumer Forum: Saturday 17 November, Launceston Tas *Event recap - presentation at the Adelaide Kidney Club *Spread holiday cheer while supporting our work *Registration for 2013 Kidney Kar Rally: 16 to 24 August - starts in Tamworth NSW, travels to Bundaberg Qld, to finish in Armidale in northern NSW * Calendar of Events.

Kidney News - October 2012>

Australia dotted red with Big Red Walk success *SA Kids Capers *Funding for End-Stage Kidney Disease Education Project *Consumer Corner - Richard takes on Europe *Recipe: CKD, dialysis and diabetes-friendly: Tasty beef burritos *Medical Matters - Deb Fortnum *Pit Stop Health Promotion - Cleve Sth Australia.

Kidney News - September 2012>

4500 km Kidney Kar Rally a Hit! *Tell us more...Ainslie Bolton RN of Kidney Health Australia's KHIS Line *New Home Dialysis Website *Message from Luke Toy: Newly Appointed National Manager for Government Relations *Consumer Corner: Helen Mees Big Red Walk *SA Kidney Club Recap *General Public Health Forum: Connecting Kidney Health, Heart Health and Diabetes, VIC *Health Promotions: Home Cook-Off Challenge-Princess Alexandra Hospital, QLD *Healthy Recipe for a reduced potassium diet: Creamy Tuna Pasta.

Kidney News - August 2012>

Getting Innovative - Kidney Kiosk *Study: ESKD Treatment Triples *Medical Matters with Dr Marie Ludlow: Sit less - Move more *2012 Kids Capers Programs underway *Take control of your health *Education starting early: Adelaide kids learn about kidneys *Update on the BIG RED KIDNEY BUS *Consumer Corner: The Snells *Register now for the BIG RED WALK *Want to help out? *Healthy Recipe for a reduced potassium and phosphate diet: Meatloaf with sauteed mushrooms.

Kidney News - July 2012>

Ngawurrayamangamiya Kidney Health Festival: Bathurst Island, NT *Glenis Lucanus Celebrates 43 yrs with donated kidney *Medical Matters: Urinary Health focus Wee Week 2012 *NSW Away from Home Haemodialysis Program *Electricity rebate for Home Dialysis patients in Sth Australia *Want to help make a change for people living with kidney disease *Consumer Corner: Terry Giddy *THE BIG RED WALK *Recipe for Reduced Potassium diet: Spicy Lamb Mint Kebabs.

Kidney News - June 2012

Operation Angel Award ceremonies *Medicare for CKD patients *New subsidy for home dialysis patients *The BIG RED Kidney Bus Online *CKD education for Health Professionals - KCAT *Recap of Red Undies Week 2012 *Winter recipe - Mexican stuffed peppers *The Generous Gibbons gift *All about anaemia.

Kidney News - May 2012

CEO's Report with Anne Wilson *Medical Matters with Dr Marie Ludlow - Fix the itch! *Kidney Health Week - Red Undies Week *National Kidney Kids Camp *Get Ready, Set Set, GO! 10 exclusive places open for City2Surf! *DonateLife Services of Remembrance *Consumer Corner I Giving the Gift of Life - Twice: Celebrating Donor Mothers *Kidney Kidnections.

Kidney News - April 2012

Recognition of 10 years at KHA - Annette Smith *Kidney Health Week 2012 - Volunteers needed! *World Kidney Day - St Vincent's Private Hospital *Medical Matters - New Kidney Disease Guidance and Clinical Tips for Health Professionals *Big Red Walk coming your way soon! *Entertainment books now on sale! *Consumer Corner - Liz McGregor's story *Questions & Answers *Unit profile - Noarlunga Dialysis Satellite Unit.

Kidney News - February 2012>

Countdown to National Kidney Kids Camp *Speaker Training Australia Day Winners - A/Professor Timothy Mathew AM, Mr David Parker AM and Mr Jack Le Cras OAM *KEY Program *Kidney Health Australia Golf Day 2012 - Huntingdale Golf Club Victoria *Aussie 'app' for healthier food choices *Charity Golf Day for Kidney Health Australia - Robina Gold Coast *Plain sailing, or was it - Almost? Away from home Dialysis Program.

Kidney News - June 2011>

National Events Manager *Ladies lunch for support *Medical Matters: latest publications *Tax Appeal begins *Kidney Vital - soon to launch *Aussie athletes to conquer the world *Calling for used goods *Shad takes on the Tour! *Medical Dental Scheme *Kidneys get some decent exposure *Armadale's Super Screen *Donald puts CKD on the map! Nurses and consumers get a little bit cheeky *Swapping it in Euroballa Painting the town red in Adelaide *Australia's first Big Red Walk in Brisbane *Competition winners in Red Undies Week *Sizzling hot in Bribie Island *Giving thanks across Australia.

Kidney News - May 2011>

New policy from NSW Health *National Support Co-ordinator *Medical Matters with Breonny Robson - Stem Cells: the future for Kidney Disease *Meet and Greet Maurice! *KHA launches YouTube video with ventriloquist *Words of gratitude *Recipe: Tuna dip *Exposing silent killer in Red Undies Week! Going undercover at KHA - time for some decent exposure! *Sensational Sponsors! *Swap it-Don't Stop it! *Put your walking shoes on!

Kidney News- April 2011>

From National Health Manager *Creating waves of awareness *Vroom... Vroom *Billy the Kidney and Happy Heart pair-up *Kidney Health takes to the street! *Making an important KIDnection *Resource Reminder *Profile: Kidney Kar Rally Driver *Medical Matters: Teresa Taylor *Did you know? *KHA launches Young Adult Program.

Kidney News - March 2011>

World Kidney Day - 10 March 2011 'Protect Your Kidneys to Save Your Heart' *Fundraising for our Kidney Kids - Kidney Kar Rally 2011 *12th Annual Henry's Adult Holiday Dialysis Program - overwhelming success! *KHA Senior Management Team - Chief Operating Officer *Have you met Lindi Jane - KHA Kids Ambassador? *Unlocking the KEY to Good Kidney Health Program *Kidney Diet - recipe: Stuffed Zucchini *Medical Matters - Dr Marie Ludlow *Volunteer - Vera extraordinaire.

Kidney News - February 2011>

CEO Message *Fundraising for our Kidney Kids *Golf Day *Profile of a health professional with heart *Medical Matters - Pomegranate juice can reduce inflammation in kidney patients *Holiday Dialysis *NSW Government News *Congratulations to award winners *Tasmanian Winner.

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