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Evelyn Padilla remains hopeful that an acceptable kidney will be found for the head of the family, Desmond Padilla, 38, who needs a second kidney transplant after his body rejected a previous transplant.

Family Keeps Faith in Search for Kidney

by Tatyana Hopkins – Washington Informer Contributing Writer March 8, 2017October 30, 2020

James Goodnow (Courtesy photo)

Early Kidney Screening Saves Attorney’s Life

by Stacy M. Brown March 8, 2017October 30, 2020

Staff and faculty from the GW Hospital Transplant Institute provided kidney health education and blood pressure screening at the NBC4 Health and Fitness Expo, in partnership with the GW/Ron and Joy Paul Kidney Center.

GW/Ron and Joy Paul Kidney Center, GW Hospital Transplant Institute Aims to Educate about Kidney Disease

by WI Guest Author March 8, 2017October 30, 2020

Be Kind To Your Kidneys

by WI Guest Author March 8, 2017October 30, 2020

Attend the 2nd Annual Think Well Be Well Now Conference

by WI Guest Author March 8, 2017October 30, 2020

Doctors Provide Health-Focused Support Group for Black Women

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff Writer March 8, 2017October 30, 2020

Heart Disease: Is Your Family at Risk?

by WI Guest Author March 8, 2017October 30, 2020

Many Black youth suffer from autism. (Courtesy photo)

Disparities Remain in Autism Despite Advances

by Tatyana Hopkins – Washington Informer Contributing Writer March 1, 2017October 30, 2020

Women share significant benefits from friendship. (Courtesy photo)

Mentoring Offers Lessons, Blessings for Elder and Neophyte

by WI Guest Author March 1, 2017October 30, 2020

You can help by making men's heart health a family issue. It's never too late to get healthy.

Saving Hearts and Lives in the African-American Community

by WI Guest Author February 22, 2017October 30, 2020