According to Carolyn(President of the Kidney Quest Foundation), what started as a local outreach organization to renal community, Kidney Quest Foundation offers dialysis support and its biggest client is Cedars-Sinai. The foundation distributed 3000 "Stay Safe Kits" to kidney patients just prior to the Covid-19 shutdown on March 8, 2021.
Some of the many topics covered at the conference included kidney failure, kidney transplantation, organ donations and recovery, skin conditions, dialysis support, life care planning, healthy eating for seniors on dialysis and other interesting topics. Speakers at the conference included Dr. Hickson (Henry Mayo) Dr. Trujillo (John Hopkins), Dr. Schapiro (New York Presbyterian Hospitals). Others included Dr. Jamal, Cardiologist, (West Hills Hospital) Dr Zahi Nassoura, a vascular surgeon. Thomas Mone spoke about organ recovery. Dr. Billys spoke on transplants, post-transplants and skin conditions.
Carolyn also mentioned the American Association of Kidney Patients as support group for those with kidney disease.
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Mary Jane's brother burial information:
Date: Thursday April 8, 2021
Time: 9:00AM - 10:00AM Viewing at the Valley Funeral Home: at 2121 West Burbank Blvd, Burbank CA 91506
Funeral Mass 11:00AM at St John Baptist De La Salle Church:
Address: 16555 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills, CA 91344
Please arrive early and register at the rear of the church. Everyone is expected to please wear a mask.
Burial Services at San Fernando Mission Cemetery:
Time: 1:00PM
Address: 11160 Stranwood Ave, Mission Hills CA 91345
Funeral Reception:
Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM Funeral Reception at the odyssey Restaurant.
Address: 15600 Odyssey Dr, Granada Hills CA 91345
Please Note: Flowers are to be sent to Saint Johns Baptist De La Salle Church
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