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🌟 Meet Dr. Souha Farhat, our newest Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Patient Engagement, Diversity, and Education Research Lab! 🎉 A Lebanese/Arab medical doctor with a passion for diversity and inclusion, Dr. Farhat is on a mission to bridge gaps in healthcare and make transplant care more accessible to underrepresented communities. 💚
From founding the Arab Heritage ERG at Houston Methodist to capturing breathtaking sunset on @sunsettrise, Dr. Farhat brings compassion, creativity, and a holistic approach to patient care. We’re thrilled to have her on the team as she works toward becoming a surgeon-scientist! 🩺✨
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Kidney failure is a slow process – but you can stop it in its tracks! 🚫 Act now and take control of your kidney health. 🌱
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🍋 When life gives you lemons, turn them into lemonade—and throw a party! 🎉 Difficulties just make the sweetness even better. 🍋✨
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Stay Hydrated 💦 Sip smart, not too much! Stay hydrated without going overboard. Keep your kidneys smiling 😁
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⚔️ Warrior mode: ON! ⚔️ Keep pushing, keep fighting, and keep winning your battles. 🛡️
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Balanced Diet
A tasty low-sodium, low-phosphorus, low-potassium diet = a win for your kidneys! 🥗 Keep them healthy, one bite at a time.
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Control your diabetes and blood pressure, and your kidneys will thank you! 💙 Small changes can make a big difference. 💪
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🕰️ Don’t rush greatness! Good things take time—trust the process. 🌀
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Manage Protein Consumption
🐟🍳 Quality protein is key! Balance it right to protect your kidneys & stay strong! Lean meats, fish, & eggs = 💪
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🔥 Stronger than you think, braver than you know. You’re a real-life superhero! 🦸♀️
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Transplant news
INSIGHTS FROM KIDNEY RECIPIENTS, LIVING DONORS AND TRANSPLANT PROFESSIONALS
Dr. Souha Farhat, Joining the Patient Engagement Lab
Written by: Souha Farhat, MD I am thrilled to join the Patient Engagement, Diversity, and Education Research Laboratory as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. It’s an exciting new chapter where I bring my background as a Lebanese/Arab medical doctor and my passion for diversity and inclusion to a team that’s already making significant strides in transforming healthcare. My Commitment to Diversity …Read more
Dr. Emma Tumilty, PhD, a clinical ethics researcher, wears many hats
Written by: Victor Uteshev The Patient Engagement Research Lab is honored to partner with Dr. Emma Tumilty, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioethics and Health Humanities at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) on a newly funded ethics research supplement funded by the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Dr. Tumilty’s career requires her to …Read more
Making a Global Difference in Transplant: Thoughts after the Santander Summit
By Amy Waterman, PhD, Director, Patient Engagement Research Lab I have worked as a Health Psychologist and leader in Patient Engagement in transplantation for over 20 years. When I was asked to present a talk outlining the state of living organ donation at an international health summit titled, “Towards Global Convergence in Transplantation: Sufficiency, Transparency, and Oversight,” I felt confident …Read more