Dr. Holly Kramer’s calling to nephrology came at an early age. Now she’s inspiring the next generation of providers to bring kidney health to the forefront while advocating and caring for her patients. Follow Dr. Kramer @kramer_holly ..read more

When Kasey Bergh sent a text message to a wrong number, she had no idea it would lead to her one in a billion chance at love and a kidney transplant.   Follow Kasey’s journey at her website kaseybergh.com or on social media at @kaseybergh ..read more

Host Monica Fox walks us through her painful and often terrifying journey with COVID as a transplant recipient ..read more

Cubs fan Bridgett Kolls went viral when she held up a sign at Wrigley Field that said “this lil Cubbie needs a kidney.”  Her life-saving kidney came from an unlikely source – White Sox fan Thomas Alessio.   ..read more

Host Monica Fox participated in the 2022 Transplant Games. Between games, she pulled aside a few athletes, donor families, and organizers behind the event to find out why this event is so powerful ..read more

Robotic surgery may sound like something from a sci-fi movie but for Dr. Enrico Benedetti and his transplant team at UIC Health, it’s a reality.  His state-of-the-art facility allows him to perform transplant surgeries on patients who are often considered higher risk ..read more

Successful dermatologist Dr. Joaquin Brieva knew kidney disease ran in his family but when he learned his own kidneys were failing, it still came as a surprise. Thanks to the encouragement of his wife Jennifer, the couple is relying on one another and their support system while they wait for a life-saving kidney donor ..read more

As a journalist, Damaso Reyes has made an impact by telling the stories of people across the globe. When his friend and fellow journalist needed a kidney, he chose to make the biggest impact of all by becoming a living donor.   Find Damaso’s writing and photographs at https://www.damaso.com ..read more

Bringing home a new baby with complex kidney issues when you have four other children and you’re living far from home can be completely overwhelming. Clarissa Lee shares about her pregnancy, the measures she took to ensure her baby had the best care possible, and we hear about the inspiring life her son Austin is living now ..read more

If you’re eligible for Medicare, open enrollment begins October 15. Jamie Mollin from Blue Cross Blue Shield has advice on how to prepare so you choose the right plan to fit your needs.     This episode is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. For more information about Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, visit bcbsil.com.   For assistance choosing a Medicare plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, shop online at bcbsil.com/medicare or call 1-877-213-1821.   Blue Door Neighborhood Centers provide access to resources which can include healthcare navigatio ..read more