KIDNEY NEWS

In This Issue

Louisianans Head to DC for

Kidney Patient Summit

Lobby Days

Lighting Locations

Other Activities for National

Kidney Month

Recipe of the Month

Upcoming Events

Louisianans Head to DC for Kidney Patient Summit

On March 5 and 6, Jack and Patty Tomlin, along with nearly 100 advocates from five kidney organizations around the country, will converge on Capitol Hill to “Inspire Change for Kidney Dis-ease,” meet with lawmakers and put a human face on kidney dis-ease during the 5th Annual Kidney Patient Summit, organized by the National Kidney Foundation. Participants will be united by a mission to educate Congress about the importance of early detec-tion and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD), living organ donation, and supporting CKD research and programs.

“Home hemodialysis allows my family and me to lead a more normal life,” Jack Tomlin said. Jack inherited the gene for polycys-tic kidney disease from his father and started home hemodialysis in 2012. His wife, Patty, helps him manage his care. Jack wants to advocate for governmental involvement to help people get care earlier for chronic kidney disease and other kidney related medical issues. He believes that earlier care could help prevent or lessen the severity of some of the related issues that go along with kidney issues, such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Jack and his wife are thankful to be involved with the Kidney Patient Summit and plan to pass along first-hand knowledge both at the confer-ence, and upon their return.

Patricia Tomlin believes that “life is given to be lived to the full-est”. She and her husband are doing just that. Tomlin is a care partner to her husband who is on dialysis due to polycystic kidney disease, an inherited disorder in which clusters of cysts develop and cause kidneys to enlarge and lose function over time. She helps him do home hemodialysis three times per week, and they are both passionate about the benefits of hemodialysis. Tomlin and her husband are looking forward to sharing their thoughts and ex-periences with their local representatives as part of the summit. Tomlin is grateful for hemodialysis and believes that the option of doing dialysis at home allows her and her husband to have comfort and peace in the sanctuary for care and healing. “Without dialysis, there is no life for us.”

We are very honored that Jack and Patty will be representing Louisiana at the 5th Annual Kidney Patient Summit. We know that they will do a great job advocating on behalf of all the citizens of Louisiana living with kidney disease. Good luck Jack and Patty! Have a great time at the Kidney Patient Summit.

National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana March 2018

During the month of March, dialysis units and hospitals throughout the

state will host educational “Lobby Days”. Here is a list of all educational

“Lobby Days” throughout March.

March 1—Fresenius Kidney Care East Houma: 707 Grand Caillou

Rd., Houma, LA 70363

March 2:

Fresenius Kidney Care East Houma: 707 Grand Caillou Rd.,

Houma, LA 70363

DCI New Orleans East: 2077 Caton Street, Suite A, New

Orleans, LA 70122. 10:00AM—1:00PM.

March 5—Fresenius Kidney Care Westbank: 5301 Westbank

Expressway, Marrero, LA 70072. 9:30AM—12:30PM.

March 6:

Fresenius Kidney Care Westbank: 5301 Westbank Expressway,

Marrero, LA 70072. 9:30AM—12:30PM.

DCI Tulane: 1661 Canal Street, Suite 1001, New Orleans, LA

70112. 10:00AM—12:00 noon.

South Alexandria Dialysis Center: 1915 Beatrice Street,

Alexandria, LA 71301. 9:00AM—5:00PM.

Continued on next page

March 7:

DCI Tulane: 1661 Canal Street, Suite 1001, New Orleans, LA

70112. 10:00AM—12:00 noon.

South Alexandria Dialysis Center: 1915 Beatrice Street,

Alexandria, LA 71301. 9:00AM—5:00PM.

March 8:

Nephrology Clinic: 16014 Doctor’s Blvd., Hammond, LA 70403

Tulane University Hospital and Clinic: 1415 Tulane Ave., New

Orleans, LA 70112. 9:00AM—3:00PM.

Ochsner Medical Center: 1514 Jefferson Hwy., New Orleans, LA

70121. 10:00AM—1:00PM.

Pineville Dialysis Center: 151 Sandifer Lane, Pineville, LA 71360.

9:00AM—5:00PM.

March 9—Pineville Dialysis Center: 151 Sandifer Lane, Pineville, LA

71360. 9:00AM—5:00PM.

March 12:

Fresenius Kidney Care New Orleans: 630 Deckbar Ave.,

Jefferson, LA 70121. 9:30AM—12:30PM.

Bunkie Kidney Center: 102 Standard Street, Bunkie, LA 71322.

9:00AM—5:00PM.

March 13:

Fresenius Kidney Care New Orleans: 630 Deckbar Ave.,

Jefferson, LA 70121. 9:30AM—12:30PM.

Bunkie Kidney Center: 102 Standard Street, Bunkie, LA 71322.

9:00AM—5:00PM.

Continue on next page

March 14:

Davita Marrero: 1908 Jutland Drive, Harvey, LA 70058. 9:00AM—

12:00PM.

Perdue Kidney Center: 225 N. Bolton Avenue, Alexandria, LA 71301.

9:00AM—5:00PM.

March 15:

Davita Marrero: 1908 Jutland Drive, Harvey, LA 70058. 9:00AM—

12:00PM.

Perdue Kidney Center: 225 N. Bolton Avenue, Alexandria, LA 71301.

9:00AM—5:00PM.

March 16—West Jefferson Medical Center: 1101 Medical Center Blvd.,

Marrero, LA 70072. 10:30 AM—1:30PM.

March 20:

South Monroe Dialysis: 1710 Southern Ave., Monroe, LA 71201

Central Louisiana Kidney Center: 4715 S. MacArthur Drive, Alexandria,

LA 71302. 9:00AM—4:00PM.

March 21:

South Monroe Dialysis: 1710 Southern Ave., Monroe, LA 71201

Ochsner Medical Center Westbank: 2500 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna,

LA 70056. 11:00AM—2:00PM.

University Health: 1541 Kings Hwy., Shreveport, LA 71103

Central Louisiana Kidney Center: 4715 S. MacArthur Drive, Alexandria,

LA 71302. 9:00AM—4:00PM.

March 22—Touro: 1401 Floucher Street, New Orleans, LA 70115. 11:00AM—

2:00PM.

March 26—Winnfield Dialysis Center: 601 W. Court Street, Winnfield, LA

71483. 9:00AM—4:00PM.

Continued on next page

March 27:

St. Francis Medical Center: 309 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA

71201. 11:00AM—1:00PM.

Winnfield Dialysis Center: 601 W. Court Street, Winnfield, LA

71483. 9:00AM—4:00PM.

March 29—University Medical Center: 2000 Canal Street, New

Orleans, LA 70112. 10:00AM—12:00PM.

Other locations include:

Vascular Access Centers in Metairie and Covington

Renal Associates of Baton Rouge

Thank you to these locations for bringing awareness of kidney disease

in Louisiana.

On Thursday, March 8, many buildings across the state will be going

orange to bring awareness about kidney disease. If you personally see

any of these buildings lit orange, tag us on social media and use the

hashtags #WorldKidneyDay and #heartyourkidneys.

First Bank and Trust Tower in New Orleans

Holiday Inn New Orleans West Bank Tower

Hyatt Regency New Orleans

LITE Center in Lafayette

Louisiana Governor’s Mansion

Mercedes-Benz Superdome

Monroe Civic Center

The Advocate Baton Rouge

West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero

Thank you to all our lighting partners for going orange on World Kidney

Day. We appreciate you.

Other Activities During National

Kidney Month

In addition to our Lobby Days and lighting locations, we have

proclamations from around the state proclaiming March "National Kidney

Month", a World Kidney Day Thunderclap campaign, pin-up campaigns

and give-back nights, and voting taking place for Gulf Coast Bank's

Community Rewards program.

Gulf Coast Bank’s Community Rewards Program:

Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company’s 6th Annual Community Rewards

Program will donate a total of $75,000 to the top ten local non-profit

organizations voted on by the community. Vote for the National Kidney

Foundation of Louisiana daily from March 5, 2018 until March 29, 2018.

To vote, please visit www.gulfbank.com/vote.

Thunderclap Campaign on World Kidney Day:

NKF child ambassador Angelica Hale is asking everyone to join her on

Thursday, March 8th and be the voice that ignites change and helps make

kidney health part of our everyday conversation. “Eat right, exercise,

drink water and keep your kidneys healthy. Because whatever you’re

good at, there is only one you.” - Angelica Hale. To join this movement,

please go to the Thunderclap website and pledge a Facebook post or

tweet to be sent out at 11:00AM on World Kidney Day.

Pin-Up Campaigns: B&B Discount Pharmacy: 612 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,

LA 70005. Pin-ups sold entire month.

Destrehan Discount Pharmacy: 12627 E. Airline Highway,

Destrehan, LA 70047. Pin-ups sold entire month.

Parkway Bakery and Tavern: 538 Hagan Ave., New Orleans, LA

70119. Make a donation with the purchase of your meal and receive

an orange “Heart Your Kidneys” bracelet.

Give-Back Nights: Blaze Pizza: Thursday, March 8

th

5001 Freret Street, New Orleans, LA 70115

611 O’Keefe Ave., New Orleans, LA 70113

111 Meadow Farm Road, Lafayette, LA 70508

Mention National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana and 20% of the

proceeds from your meal will come back to the Foundation.

Chick-fil-A Harvey: Monday, March 19th

1128 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058

4:00PM—8:00PM

Mention National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana and a portion of

the proceeds will come back to the Foundation.

Proclamations: Governor John Bel Edwards

Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sharon

Weston Broome

Hammond Mayor Pete Panepinto

Monroe Mayor James E. “Jamie” Mayo

Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler

Fish Tacos

Serving Size: 2 tacos

Calories: 363

Fat: 19 g

Cholesterol: 40 mg

Sodium: 194 mg

Carbohydrates: 30 g

Protein: 18 g

Phosphorus: 327 mg

Potassium: 507 mg

Fiber: 4.3 g

Calcium: 138 mg

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups cabbage

1/2 cup red onion

1/2 bunch cilantro

1 garlic clove

2 limes

1 pound cod fillets

1/2 teaspoon ground

cumin

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon black

pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sour cream

2 tablespoons milk

12 corn tortillas, 6-inch

size

Directions:

1. Shred cabbage and chop onion and cilantro. Set aside. Mince

garlic.

2. Place the fish fillets in a dish and squeeze lime juice from half a

lime over fish. Sprinkle fillets with minced garlic, cumin, chili

powder, black pepper and olive oil. Turn fillets to coat with

marinade and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.

3. Make salsa blanca by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, milk

and juice of half a lime. Stir to combine and place in refrigerator

to chill.

4. Turn oven on to broil. Cover broiler pan with foil. Broil fish until

the flesh turns opaque and white, and the fish flakes easily,

about 10 minutes. Remove from oven, cool slightly and flake

fish into large pieces/

5. Heat the corn tortillas, one by one, in a pan, until soft and

warm. Wrap them in a clean dish towel to keep them warm.

6. To assemble tacos place a piece of fish on tortilla and top with

salsa blanca, cabbage, red onion, cilantro and lime wedges.

Add hot sauce if desired.

Source: Davita’s Website

Mark your calendars for these important events coming soon!

March is National Kidney Month

Thursday, March 8, 2018—World Kidney Day

Thursday, March 8, 2018—Blaze Pizza Give-Back Night at both New Orleans locations and Lafayette location. Please see the flyer below for details. Mention “National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana” and 20% of your meal’s proceeds will go back to the Foundation.

Monday, March 19, 2018—Chick-fil-A Give Back Night: 1128 Manhattan Blvd, Harvey, LA 70058. Please see the flyer below for more details. Mention “National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana” and a portion of the proceeds will go back to the Foundation.

April 8 –April 15—Online LuLaRoe Fundraiser.

Saturday, April 14, 2018—2018 Baton Rouge Kidney Walk: Highland Road Community Park and Pavilion: 14024 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. For complete details and registration, please go to www.kidneywalk.org.

Tuesday, May 1, 2018—GiveNOLA Day: 24-hour online giving campaign. For more information, please visit www.givenola.org.

Sunday, June 3, 2018—28th

Annual Le Gala de la Bonne Vie: Sheraton New Orleans Hotel: 500 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130. Ticket information to come soon. If you would like to book a room for the weekend of June 1-3, 2018, please click here. Group rate is available until May 31, 2018.

Sunday, June 10, 2018—5th

Annual Taste of L’Auberge: L’Auberge Baton Rouge: 777 L’Auberge Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70820. Ticket information to come soon.

Monday, June 11, 2018—22nd

Annual Baton Rouge Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational: The Country Club of Louisiana: 18400 Blvd. Louisiane, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. Team registration to come soon.

Monday, June 18, 2018—20th

Annual Clark M. Williams Memorial Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational: Squire Creek Country Club: 289 Squire Creek Pkwy., Choudrant, LA 71227. Team registration to come soon.

UPCOMING EVENTS—REGISTER TODAY!

Contact Us

Please call for more information about our services.

National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana 8200 Hampson St., Suite 425

New Orleans, LA 70118

Phone: (504) 861-4500

Fax: (504) 861-1976

Visit us on the web at www.kidneyla.org

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to stay up-to-date with all current and future

events

Facebook: National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana

Twitter: @NKFLA

Instagram: @NKFLA

To make a donation, please visit us at www.kidneyla.org/show-your-support/