NN&I - January 2012
AFTERTHOUGHTS Compiled by Rebecca Zumoff Dialysis patient runs Seattle Marathon Suhail Ahmad MD chief medical officer of Northwest Kidney Centers in Seattle says there is one myth about kidney disease that he would like to dispel If you get kidney disease your life is over Thats why Ahmad is happy that Peter Phan a 26 yearold Photo courtesty C B Bell III Phan at the Marathon Subscribe to our free eNewsletter at www NephrologyNews com dialysis patient from Algona Wash recently completed the Seattle Marathon on Nov 27 Peter shows others what is possible Ahmad said Thats welcome news to Phan who said that Ahmads words were part of his motivation for running the 262 mile race which he completed in 5 hours 41 minutes and 25 seconds I really want to help other patients see what is possible he said Phan worked closely with Frank Fung MD his nephrologist while training for the marathon There are a couple of things I need to be extra careful about Phan explained For one I need a source of Nephrology News Issues January 2012 36 carbs that wont boost my potassium levels The solution we hit on was gummi bears I also have to be very careful about how much phosphorous is in my system so I chew Tums for that Phan said Chris Carson Kidney friendly recipes can have flavor Dialysis provider Fresenius Medical Care North America has launched a Healthy Lifestyle initiative aimed at helping people with chronic kidney disease become more physically active eat healthier foods and enjoy more flexible lifestyles To help FMCNA with its initiative Chef Aaron McCargo Jr star of Food Networks Big Daddys House will develop new dialysis friendly recipes throughout the year for people on dialysis People with chronic kidney disease have to watch what they eat but that doesnt mean they cant eat delicious foods said Carolyn Latham vice president of Clinical Quality and of the companys UltraCare program Thats why were working with Chef McCargo to help them improve their quality of life Throughout 2012 McCargo will also promote the initiative with dialysis clinic visits and other events as well as education sessions aimed at inspiring patients to maintain healthy diets To kick off the campaign McCargo shared a new holiday dessert recipe for dialysis patients or for people entertaining family and friends with restricted diets I have a real passion for cooking meals with big bold flavors and Im looking forward to creating new and tasty recipes for people with restricted diets said Chef McCargo I also hope to inspire people with chronic kidney disease to stay creative in the kitchen and excited about food because it can bring fun and joy to their lives and to the lives of their families Vegas Orlando most popular holiday destinations for DaVita patients Dialysis provider DaVita Inc announced the top 10 holiday destinations for its dialysis patients The list was compiled based on previous years placement requests from DaVitas guest services team 1 Las Vegas 2 Orlando Celebration Fla 3 Houston 4 San Antonio 5 New Orleans 6 Atlanta 7 San Diego 8 Los Angeles 9 Charlotte N C 10 Phoenix Scottsdale Photo courtesy Las Vegas News Bureau
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