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Kent's Kidney Stories

Sep 26, 2020

Welcome back! In today’s episode, Kent speaks with AAKP’s Ambassador, Alana Hunnicutt. She shares her story of being diagnosed with FSGS, receiving a Preemptive Kidney Transplant from her Brother, it’s unfortunate rejection, time on Dialysis, and her second Transplant, from her Husband! Alana speaks on...


Sep 21, 2020

Welcome back! In today’s episode, Kent speaks with Payal Shah. She is a good friend and has become a regular guest on the Podcast. Payal received a Kidney Transplant at the age of 15 and is now a Doctor of Pharmaceuticals. Kent and Payal have a great conversation in regards to Genetic testing as it relates to Kidney...


Sep 18, 2020

Welcome back! In today’s episode, Kent speaks with Jennifer Milton. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor and the Chief Administrative Officer at the University Transplant Center (UTC) in San Antonio, TX. Kent and Jennifer speak about the exciting news regarding the upcoming National Living Donor Registry, Paired...


Sep 14, 2020

Welcome back! In today’s episode, Kent speaks with Dr. Jonas Gadson, currently, he is in Beauford, SC. He learned he only has ONE kidney which is only performing at 5-11%.  In 2005,  Jonas took early retirement from Eastman Kodak to return home to help care for his 81-year-old, ill mother. He returned to school and...


Sep 11, 2020

Welcome back! In today’s episode, Kent speaks with Patti Ruffin. She shares her amazing Transplant story and what she is doing now to help promote awareness for Kidney Disease and those in need of a Transplant. Patti is a driving force in San Antonio, TX with creating awareness for Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) and...