The monthly gathering of the Portland Kidney Group met on Sunday afternoon, May 15, 2011, About a dozen people dealing with the challenges of living effectively with kidney disease first listened to an informative and practical talk followed by a lively question and answer period. Tammy Sobers, head of the transplant division of OHSU (Oregon Health and Science University) lead the discussion. She focused her talk around answering three main questions:
- How do you get ready for a transplant?
- What are key referrals for kidney patients?
- What skills do you need to hone to ensure a successful transplant?
Tammy's comprehensive analysis on the state of all areas of kidney transplant - especially the particular circumstances affecting those of us in Portland, Oregon -- was illuminating, instructive, and inspiring.
