Patient advocate Lori Hartwell has fourth kidney transplant
Kidney patient advocate Lori Hartwell has headed home for rest and relaxation five days after her fourth kidney transplant on Feb. 4.
Hartwell founded the Renal Support Network in 1993 and has acted as a voice for kidney patients on issues such asanemia, the ESRD bundle , the transition adjuster, the Kidney Care Quality and Education Act of 2007, and forcomprehensive immunosuppressive drug coverage for kidney transplant recipients.
In addition to legislative advocacy, the Renal Support Network helps educate and empower patients to take control of the management of their disease.
RSN provides a toll-free help line, the HOPEline, organizes a renal teen prom every year, conducts patient surveys, holds an annual essay contest and even produced a critically-acclaimed play.
Hartwell has also authored many articles for NN&I.
In addition to her work with the Renal Support Network, Hartwell also authored a book, Chronically Happy, and writes her own blog.
"An illness teaches you many lessons and allows you the opportunity to meet incredible compassionate giving people that help you on your journey," Hartwell wrote in her blog.
The renal community is lucky to have her.
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