University Of Nebraska Medical Center Researcher Contributes To New ‘Atlas’ Of Kidney Cells
Seth Winfree, PhD, assistant professor of pathology and microbiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is one of the lead authors on a paper recently published in the journal Nature.
Huron Community Foundation Contributes $75,000 To Dialysis Expansion
The Huron Community Foundation (HCF) recently presented a contribution of $75,000 to support the expansion of dialysis services at Huron Regional Medical Center (HRMC) to Levi Kary, HRMC Foundation Executive Director and Robert Hohm, MD, chairman of the Dialysis Capital Campaign Committee for the Foundation.
Ana’s Wish Gave Her Hope As She Was Battling Kidney Disease
We recognize and appreciate those that are being celebrated with Social Work Month, Child Life Month and National Doctors Day! You are all key referral sources and such an important first step in the Wish Journey. Each time you make a referral to Make-A-Wish that qualifies, you are sending a child on an amazing journey that can bring them hope, strength and joy amidst their critical illness.
Leadership Huron Class Of 2022 Donates $21,180 To Huron Regional Medical Center Dialysis Expansion
The 2022 Leadership Huron Class recently donated $21,180 to the HRMC Foundation’s capital campaign to support the expansion of dialysis services in Huron. The class held a Vegas night event and inaugural Dialysis Dash in 2022 as fundraisers for the project, which were supplemented by funds granted by the Huron Community Foundation.
Sanford Health Researcher Receives $1.9 Million Grant To Study Genes Associated With Kidney Disease
Indra Chandrasekar, PhD, researcher at Sanford Health, recently received a $1.9 million grant for her work studying a group of genes that are associated with kidney disease in humans. Her lab will further investigate the role of actin cytoskeleton and associated molecular motor proteins in cellular transport pathways related to kidney disease.
Make-A-Wish South Dakota & Montana Focus on Children with Kidney Diseases
This March, Make-A-Wish South Dakota & Montana is focusing on children with kidney diseases, spreading the word to medical professionals on who qualifies for a wish and how to refer a child. Children between the ages of 2 ½ and 18 years old that have not received a wish from another wish-granting organization and have been diagnosed with a critical illness may qualify. Critical illness is also described as progressive, degenerative or a malignant condition that, despite adherence to the treatment plan, is currently placing the child’s life in jeopardy.