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Lampeter-Strasburg, PA
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Lampeter Mistress Murderer Denied Release To Wife's Care Appeal Rejected: Prosecutor
A convicted murderer who claimed he was dying has lost his bid to leave prison for his wife’s care, with a Pennsylvania appeals court backing a judge who said the argument “defies logic,” officials announced on Thursday, April 23. Randall Scott Shreiner, 68, of West Lampeter Township, had sought compassionate release from his life sentence, claiming state prison could not provide treatment for his stage-five chronic kidney disease and that he had less than six months to live. The Superior Court of Pennsylvania upheld Lancaster County Judge Jeffery D. Wright’s decision to deny that request w…
Pascack Valley, NJ
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Westwood Teacher Made Physics Fun — Now He Faces His Hardest Equation Yet: Finding A Kidney
For more than a decade, Henry Chen has inspired students in his Westwood Regional High School physics classroom — now, his students are rallying to save his life. Chen, known for his after-school tutoring sessions and his lighthearted “Chen Awards,” has been diagnosed with Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease, according to a GoFundMe launched by former student Daniel Shotkin. “Whether it’s staying hours after school to offer extra help or hosting fun traditions like his aptly named Chen Awards, Mr. Chen’s class has been one of the most memorable experiences of my time at Westwood,” Shotkin wrote.…
Worcester, MA
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Central Mass Mother In 'Shock' As Daughter, Dog Both Combat Kidney Disease
Two 4-year-old best friends from Central Massachusetts are going through the same medical journey, and their mother needs an incredible amount of support. Shannon Grasso was already used to the life her daughter Hope was living as someone who was born with Chronic Kidney Disease and only one working kidney. However, the Sutton mother never imagined she would have to deal with this diagnosis again, but with her beloved dog Archie. How did this. Become this. Become this… These first two pictures were taken just a few hours apart. ♥️💔❤️🩹 Hope... Posted by Hope’s Journey on Tuesday,…
Allentown, PA
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Lehigh Valley Paramedic Seeks Donor For Life-Saving Kidney Transplant
A paramedic in the Lehigh Valley is reaching out to her community in hopes of finding a kidney donor for a life-saving transplant. Audrey Parenti, 35, was diagnosed nearly five years ago with chronic kidney disease, a secondary complication of having type one diabetes since childhood, according to a GoFundMe jointly launched by Parenti and Ramona C Ruhf. She is now in end-stage renal failure as a result of the disease's rapid progression, necessitating a life-saving kidney transplant, the fundraiser reads. Despite her medical complications, Parenti "has been working harder …
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Dedicated North Jersey EMT Starting Dialysis Desperately Seeks Kidney Donor
A dedicated and passionate North Jersey EMT is desperately seeking a kidney donor as he begins dialysis treatments after years of battling chronic disease. Reid Cappel, an Atlantic Health EMT from Harding Township, has been living with one kidney for years after his diagnosis with the chronic disease at age 21, he said. "Growing up I had a lot of stomach issues", said Cappel, according to the Madison NJ PBA. “When I was 21 years old, they found a massive tumor where the other kidney should have been. Luckily it wasn't cancerous, but I've been dealing with Chronic Kidney Disease since the…
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
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Take Time To Consider Your Kidneys
Spring is the perfect time to take charge of your health and a good place to start is by learning more about your kidneys. Get to know what they do, risk factors for and consequences of kidney disease, and the tests and screenings that are key for early detection of kidney disorders. Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, about the size of a fist, located on either side of your spine right below the rib cage. The job of the kidneys is to eliminate extra water and waste from your body, and the kidneys achieve this by producing urine. Kidneys also make hormones that help control the producti…
Mahopac, NY
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Take Time To Consider Your Kidneys
Spring is the perfect time to take charge of your health and a good place to start is by learning more about your kidneys. Get to know what they do, risk factors for and consequences of kidney disease, and the tests and screenings that are key for early detection of kidney disorders. Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, about the size of a fist, located on either side of your spine right below the rib cage. The job of the kidneys is to eliminate extra water and waste from your body, and the kidneys achieve this by producing urine. Kidneys also make hormones that help control the producti…
Armonk, NY
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Take Time To Consider Your Kidneys
Spring is the perfect time to take charge of your health and a good place to start is by learning more about your kidneys. Get to know what they do, risk factors for and consequences of kidney disease, and the tests and screenings that are key for early detection of kidney disorders. Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, about the size of a fist, located on either side of your spine right below the rib cage. The job of the kidneys is to eliminate extra water and waste from your body, and the kidneys achieve this by producing urine. Kidneys also make hormones that help control the producti…
Worcester, MA
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Covid-
19: People Age 65 Can Get Vaccinated Tomorrow - MA Expands Innoculation Eligibility
Gov. Baker has just lowered the age at which a Massachusetts resident can get a COVID-19 vaccination to 65 years old starting tomorrow. Previously, a Massachusetts resident had to be at least 75 years old to get a vaccination based solely on age in the current phase (phase 2) of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout. On Wednesday, Feb. 16, Baker expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility by age as well as a medical condition. Now, people with two or more certain medical conditions - including Asthma - can get the vaccine, too. The new eligibility requirements go into effect Thursday, Feb. 1…
Massapequa, NY
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Covid-
19: Date Set For Vaccines To Start For Those With Underlying Conditions, Comorbidities
A date has now been set for New Yorkers with comorbidities and underlying conditions to make appointments at state-run COVID-19 mass vaccination sites. The first date to make appointments is Sunday, Feb. 14, with the first date for vaccines on Monday, Feb. 15. Excess vaccine supply meant for hospital workers is being used to open eligibility for New Yorkers with comorbidities and underlying conditions. Local health departments will determine how, where, and when to schedule appointments in their jurisdictions, the state's health department said. "As the state's effort to vacci…
