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DaVita Patient, DeeAnn, Shares Her Story and Her Insights

August 24, 2004

 “I have come to the conclusion that as a dialysis patient, I need to spend just as much time maintaining my mental health as I do in following the physical regime of medications, diet and dialysis,” writes DeeAnn in her personal and moving letter. Share DeeAnn's journey.

Art K.-25 years on dialysis and going strong!

April 27, 2005

DaVita patient Art K. has seen many advancements in dialysis in the past quarter century and demonstrates that a positive attitude can take you everywhere you want to go.

Update on dialysis patient and triathlete Shad Ireland

September 16, 2004

As July 25 approaches Shad is on target to be the first dialysis patient to compete in and complete an Ironman Triathlon.

Dialysis patient/triathlete, Shad Ireland, makes Ironman history

September 27, 2004

Many said it couldn't be done, but Shad Ireland is now the first dialysis patient ever to complete an Ironman® Triathlon. Shad shares the experience of race day and talks about what he plans to do next.

The history of dialysis

October 11, 2004

In the not-so-distant past, kidney failure would be a death sentence. Thanks to the persistence of Dr. Willem Kolff during World War II and other dedicated scientists chronic kidney disease can now be treated with dialysis.

Dialysis Patient and Triathlete: Shad Ireland

September 16, 2004

Never before has a dialysis patient competed in or completed an Ironman® triathlon. Can Shad Ireland be the first to do it?

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