Lori Hartwell (born 1966) is the Founder and President of the

Renal Support Network The Renal Support Network (RSN) is an American nonprofit, kidney patient-focused, kidney patient-run organization that works to benefit individuals affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD). RSN's mission is to help patients develop their personal ...

, author of ''Chronically Happy: Joyful Living in Spite of Chronic Illness'', and co-host of KidneyTalk, a biweekly webcast of issues of interest to those with

Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a type of kidney disease in which a gradual loss of kidney function occurs over a period of months to years. Initially generally no symptoms are seen, but later symptoms may include leg swelling, feeling tired, vo ...

(CKD).

CKD history

Diagnosed with CKD at the age of 2 in 1968, Hartwell has had 12 years of dialysis and four transplants.

Renal Support Network

Hartwell founded the

(RSN) in 1993 as an American nonprofit, kidney patient-focused, kidney patient-run organization to benefit individuals affected by CKD. Hartwell began an annual Renal Teen Prom in 1999. As of 2008 nine Renal teen Proms have been held in Los Angeles and one in Washington DC.

KidneyTalk

Hartwell co-hosts a bi-weekly webcast called "KidneyTalk" with Stephen Furst. The shows run about 30 minutes covering topics of interest to those with CKD. KidneyTalk's first show was on June 6, 2006.

Awards

* Received the "2003 Quality of Life" award from Nephrology News & Issues Magazine * In October 2005 received the “Women in Business Award,” presented by the California State Legislature * Named "2005 Woman of the Year" by California State Senator Jack Scott.

Publications

Hartwell has contributed to several educational and scientific publications including in peer-reviewed journals.

Bibliography

* Hartwell, Lori. (2002). ''Chronically Happy: Joyful Living In Spite Of Chronic Illness'' Poetic Media Press.

References

External links

Hartwell Communications

RSNhope.org

KidneyTalk Podcast

Renal Teen Prom
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hartwell, Lori American health care businesspeople Living people American activists American non-fiction writers American motivational writers Women motivational writers American women non-fiction writers 21st-century American women 1966 births