The doctor/patient team
Valen with her nephrologist, Dr. Bhat (right), and his assistant, Robin (left). I’ve met individuals who are stubborn when it comes to seeing a doctor. As someone who has been...
Apps to help PKD patients manage daily diet and health
Director of Community Engagement, Nicole Harr Have you ever used an app to help manage living with PKD? There’s an app for everything these days! Why not use an app...
Father Daughter Q&A
Valen and her dad, Bill, on Father’s Day 2018 My parents live in Pennsylvania and my dad is currently visiting me in California. He is at our home helping us...
Aneurysms: The silent destroyers, part 2
Rob Herman as a child after his mothers diagnosis. Following my mother’s episode and subsequent diagnosis as a “vegetable,” life was continuing in the Herman household. We kids were no...
Accepting help
A henna tattoo, reading “breathe,” that Valen got before her liver procedure. I’m a very active participant in my healthcare. I am passionate about being the best advocate for myself...
