George Lopez Foundation celebrated the 14th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic on October 4, 2021. The Foundation’s mission is to create positive, permanent change for underprivileged children, adults and military families confronting challenges in education and health, as well as increasing awareness about kidney disease and organ donation.
Honoring Heroes in Neprhology at the George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic
Pictured left to right: Dr. Anjay Rastogi, Dr. Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh, George Lopez, Dr. Lilly Barba, Dr. Joel D. Kopple, Dr. Stanley C. Jordan, Dr. Suphamai Bunnapradist, and Dr. Ekamol Tantisattamo.
What an incredible night honoring Heroes in Nephrology at the 14th Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic Pre-Party! We couldn't have done it without the generosity of our Title Sponsor Natera & Presenting Sponsor Iris Smith - Once Upon a Time Productions. Thank you to our amazing Co-Sponsors and Board Members Stacey and Larry Kohl for a beautiful Celebration Party! Together we can change the course of Kidney Health!
Once again, congratulations to:
Dr. Lilly Barba, MD
Dr. Suphamai Bunnapradist, MD, MS
Dr. Stanley C. Jordan, MD
Dr. Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh, MD, PhD, MPH
Dr. Anjay Rastogi, MD, PhD
Dr. Ekamol Tantisattamo, MD
Stacey & Larry Kohl Hosted an Amazing Celebration Pre-Party for the 14th Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic
What a lovely night with beautiful and talented people! Special thank you to Co-Sponsors & Board Members Stacey & Larry Kohl, to our Master of Ceremonies Lu Parker and our host of the evening George Lopez. What a wonderful night paying tribute to Heroes in Nephrology from Cedars Sinai, UCLA Health, UCI Health and UCLA Harbor Medical Center.
Hispanic Heritage Month - Hispanic Health Campaign
We’re proud to be part of the Mediaplanet Hispanic Health campaign! Hispanics have long lacked access to quality healthcare in this country, and as a result suffer disproportionately from health complications like diabetes, heart disease, kidney failure, and more. This campaign advocates for improving that access to care, and empowering the Hispanic community to take charge of their health and well-being. Learn more by picking up a copy of the campaign in the LA Times or by clicking here to read the digital version online.
UCLA Core Kidney Monthly Chat - Special Edition on COVID-19
Have questions about kidney disease, organ donation and need or want more information about kidney health in general? Check out UCLA’s CORE Kidney Team free Monthly Chat! Click here to register today!
Mark you calendars for September 1, 2021 @5-6pm PST. This chat is a SPECIAL EDITION on COVID-19 with Dr. Joanna Schaenman, MD PhD, UCLA Health's infectious disease specialist. They’ll discuss a wide variety of topics related to kidney disease and you’ll be able to ask experts and patient advocates questions. You don’t want to miss!
UCLA Core Kidney Presents
Have questions about kidney disease, organ donation and need or want more information about kidney health in general? Check out UCLA’s Core Kidney Team free Monthly Chat! Click here to register today!
The chat happens every 1st of the month, next one is September 1, 2021 at 5-6pm PST. They’ll discuss a wide variety of topics related to kidney disease and high blood pressure, including but not limited to, prevention, diagnosis, management, dialysis, transplantation and best of all, you’ll be able to ask experts and patient advocates questions.
Just A Kidney - A Community for Living Donors
Just a Kidney is the first free location-based social networking platform that facilitates one on one communication between potential living kidney donors and waitlisted transplant recipients. Let’s continue to raising awareness about kidney disease and the importance of organ donation.
Learn how you can be a Living Donor - Become a Hero.
A Kidney for Melody - World Kidney Day
In honor of World Kidney Day and National Kidney Month we partnered with Mindfulness Coach, Brenda Saraí Zuniga and Nikole Gallardo & Melody from @AKidneyForMelody to raise awareness about kidney disease and mental health.
Melody was born with Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome and received the gift of life in 2017 from an organ donor, that saved her life!
Join LIVE at 12pm PST for the conversation kidney health, organ donation, and positive coping skills!
March is National Kidney Month
March is National Kidney Month! This month many organizations, health professionals and communities come together for one purpose: raise awareness about kidney disease.
Your kidney can fail due to build up of waste in the body, damage to the kidneys, anemia as well as build up of fluid in the body. Symptoms can include anything from nausea and vomiting, blood in the urine, fatigue to swelling in the face, feet or hands. To determine if the symptoms you have are because of kidney failure, have your doctor perform these specific tests:
Urinalysis – check for protein, blood and white blood cells in the urine.
Blood tests – test creatinine and BUN, waste products that healthy kidneys remove from the bloodstream.
Raise Awareness about Kidney Disease!
Make a contribution today and help us raise awareness about the importance of maintaining healthy kidneys!
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), this year’s focus is take charge of your health and learn more about what factors go into maintaining healthy kidneys. Here are seven fantastic suggestions to follow in order to maintain your kidney health:
Meet regularly with your health care team. Staying connected with your doctor, whether in-person or using telehealth via phone or computer, can help you maintain your kidney health.
Manage blood pressure and monitor blood glucose levels. Work with your health care team to develop a plan to meet your blood pressure goals and check your blood glucose level regularly if you have diabetes.
Take medicine as prescribed and avoid NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen. Your pharmacist and doctor need to know about all the medicines you take.
Aim for a healthy weight. Create a healthy meal plan and consider working with your doctor to develop a weight-loss plan that works for you.
Reduce stress and make physical activity part of your routine. Consider healthy stress-reducing activities and get at least 30 minutes or more of physical activity each day.
Make time for sleep. Aim for 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night.
Quit smoking. If you smoke, take steps to quit.
To learn more visit: NIDDK
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