Tag Archives: health

My Message in French . . .

Posted on May 2, 2016 by kns544

Here in Canada our official languages are English and French. (My french really improved when I lived in Montreal, Quebec but it’s a little rusty now.) In French-speaking Canada, Reader’s Digest is called Sélection. Cool, huh? Without further adieu . … Continue reading →

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PODCAST: Voice of the Patient

Posted on April 20, 2016 by kns544

I had a chance to speak with David Reed for his new podcast, The Voice of the Patient. Dave is a humble but knowledgeable, thoughtful man who practices physiotherapy in North Carolina, USA. It was wonderful to engage in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Amazing People, Message, Progress, Uncategorized | Tagged advocacy, chronic illness, Chronic Kidney Disease, Clinical Education, clinician, David Reed, dialysis machine, Fitness, gym, health, Karen NIcole Smith, Kingston General Hospital, lived-experience expert, patient, patient advocate, patient experience advisor, physiotherapy, podcast, Queen's University, The Voice of the Patient | Leave a comment

Reader’s Digest Feature . . .

Posted on April 6, 2016 by kns544

My favorite message is my sick to fit message. How amazing it was to learn that I could be a person living with chronic illnesses and still be really fit and physically active. Who knew??? I was graciously asked to … Continue reading →

Posted in Message, Progress, The Bigger Picture, Uncategorized | Tagged balance, cardiac arrest, chronic illness, Chronic Kidney Disease, dialysis, dialysis machine, Fitness, gym, health, Heart & Stroke, Heart & Stroke Foundation, horseback riding, kidney transplant, Reader's Digest | Leave a comment

www.facesofhealthcare.ca feature . . .

Posted on March 30, 2016 by kns544

I want to share an amazing experience with you. I had the tremendous opportunity to be interviewed for a blog called, Facesofhealthcare.ca. Kind of a Humans of New York but about the people in Canadian healthcare. Graciously, Dr. Simpson, (a … Continue reading →

Posted in Message, Progress, The Bigger Picture, Uncategorized | Tagged advocacy, advocate, angiosarcoma, balance, cancer, cardiac arrest, Cardiac Rehabilitation, chronic illness, Chronic Kidney Disease, death with dignity, dialysis, dialysis machine, Fitness, gym, health, heart disease, heart transplant, hemodialysis, inter-professional model, kidney transplant, medicine, open heart surgery, palliative care, patient experience advisor, quality of life, sarcoma, transplant | Leave a comment

Why I DISAPPEARED . . . (podcast)

Posted on March 27, 2016 by kns544

Hello!! I’m baaaaaaaaack. I’ve taken the time to explain what’s happened since I was last present on social media. To say my health has been eventful would be an understatement!!! I wasn’t ready to do a video so I did … Continue reading →

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When my ILLNESS is like a bad EX . . .

Posted on November 25, 2015 by kns544

If you decide to change your orientation to life. If you decide to change your priorities. Prepare to be TESTED. *slightly pained giggle* It’s a good thing I have a lot of support and a good sense of humor!! And … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings, The Bigger Picture, Uncategorized | Tagged balance, boundlesslife, chronic illness, Chronic Kidney Disease, defibrillator, dialysis, health, heart disease, hemodialysis, kidney disease, Kingston General Hospital, Life, quality of life, thrive, vascular access | Leave a comment