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Introduction => Introduction - PLEASE READ THIS SECTION FIRST => Topic started by: Epoman on July 27, 2006, 09:45:19 PM
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This is dedicated to you "LifeOnHold". See, I told you this site would make a difference. Rest in peace.
A few months ago, a writer from Nephrology News & Issues contacted me and told me one of the editors saw my site and wanted to feature it in an article. :o Here is the email I received:
Hello,
I'm a writer for Nephrology News & Issues magazine. It is predominately a trade
magazine, but we frequently branch out into the patient world, and we have a
patient centered issue coming out in August.
Ever since one of our editors discovered the site, we have been brainstorming
story ideas for it, and before I go to my editor, I wanted check if you would
be willing to help out with an interview or perhaps some editorial.
If you are interested, please get back to me, and I can run some stuff by you,
and we can discuss some of the story ideas I have.
Thanks for your time,
Spencer Ho
Nephrology News & Issues
For those of you who do not know what this magazine is, well it's the number 1 magazine for the Nephrology profession here is a link to their online site: http://nephnews.com/ EVERYBODY in the profession reads this magazine, I mean EVERYONE. I sure you have seen the magazine at your clinic or doctors office. Spencer I exchanged several more emails over the last couple of months.
The Spencer asked me for some members views on the site, well I asked about 6 of you guys but unfortunately he only choose 4 members of the site and they are: Rerun, bajanne2000, hyperlite, Sara and of course me. I had no control over who he would pick for the article so I am sorry if your editorial did not get picked. But even though you were not picked remember people will read the magazine and come read your posts. I wish I could have had them interview all of our members but of course that would have taken the whole magazine.
Below are low-resolutions of the article, be sure to download the PDF file below to read the 3 page editorial.
(http://www.ihatedialysis.com/images/articlepage1small.jpg)
(http://www.ihatedialysis.com/images/articlepage2small.jpg)
(http://www.ihatedialysis.com/images/articlepage3small.jpg)
I am very excited about this and I can't wait till I see the actual issue in my hands. This is not the big surprise I've been talking about, that is being saved for our 1 year anniversary. So stay tuned. I have more surprises up my sleeve. :)
Also I would like to personally thank all of our members from the bottom of my heart, this would have never been possible without YOU.
- Bill "Epoman" Halcomb
Owner/Admin
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Let me be the first to congratulate you! Very Cool! 8)
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Your the man Boss.... What more can i say?? Congratulations.........
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Congratulation's Epoman. Well deserved!
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This is so cool, well done Epoman! :D
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I am so proud to be part of this tremendous, cutting-edge site!!!!
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YAY, congrats! ;D
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It's great to see this can make a difference in ways none of us can imagine!
I hope the extra exposure the site will be getting will help the profession have a better understanding of the patient side of things.
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This is fantastic. Congrats to you Epoman for all the hard work you have put into this site, this is most deserved. Hopefully even a handful of those Nephros that read that article will go to the site and see for themselves what the patients really think. They are the ones with the power to make a change. Hopefully the old saying the squeaky wheel gets the grease is true and they realize there is a need for more than what they are providing.
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Is the picture of the good looking guy YOU, Epoman! ??? This is wonderful news. Congratulations!
Mom 3
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oh wow!! Congrats! I gotta get myself a copy of that! They always have that in the hospital dialysis unit (not mine) so I might be able to pick one up!
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Congratulations Epoman 8). You deserve all the credit. You´ve made a great site for us to learn from. Maybe the professionals will learn our side, now. Thanks loads.
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Congratulations
Next stop... Leno, Letterman? ;)
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Congratulations Epoman 8) Reading the Nephrology News & Issues in the lobby of clinic is how I found out home hemo was an option. Never informed by doctor or staff.
willieandwinnie
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Awesome, awesome awesome... ;D 8)
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Congratulations, next will it be a BOOK????
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When you give a person information they can use, you change their future, and the world. You deserve the recognition, and far more. Congratulations!!
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Congrats Epoman.
I did an interview with them earlier this year, and thought they were very professional folks in their approach to things.
I look forward to reading it in print (as my screen resolution is making it a tad too small right now!) :)
Again, congrats.
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Congrats Epoman.
I did an interview with them earlier this year, and thought they were very professional folks in their approach to things.
I look forward to reading it in print (as my screen resolution is making it a tad too small right now!) :)
Again, congrats.
Well like I said in my post, I attached the .PDF file, just download that. Here I'll attach it again.
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Vielen Dank mein Herr....
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NEXT TV ;)
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Vielen Dank mein Herr....
Ihr willkommener Sir.
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Well Done Epoman !
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Hopfully the site will get more and more use by more and more patients. Its very much needed in the renal community.
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Congratulations Epoman. This site ROCKS! I hope members realize the costs associated with running a site such as this. Donate if you are able, to help Epoman keep this site running.
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This is sooo great! Congratulations Epoman ;D
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Congratulations Epoman. This site ROCKS! I hope members realize the costs associated with running a site such as this. Donate if you are able, to help Epoman keep this site running.
Give this man a cookie, he speaks the truth. ;D
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I am going to see if we can be listed in the "Combined Federal Campaign" for donations.
Epoman, I cc'd you what I emailed the CFC Executives.
You would not believe what is listed in the booklet that Federal Workers can contribute to.
"Those who Love to Canoe"
"Gays and Lesbians who like to garden"
Well, not exactly, but close!
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I am going to see if we can be listed in the "Combined Federal Campaign" for donations.
Epoman, I cc'd you what I emailed the CFC Executives.
You would not believe what is listed in the booklet that Federal Workers can contribute to.
"Those who Love to Canoe"
"Gays and Lesbians who like to garden"
Well, not exactly, but close!
Rerun, please talk about situations like this in PM's or via emails. :)
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I am going to see if we can be listed in the "Combined Federal Campaign" for donations.
Epoman, I cc'd you what I emailed the CFC Executives.
You would not believe what is listed in the booklet that Federal Workers can contribute to.
I think that is great! Surely this site could be listed there!!
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I am going to see if we can be listed in the "Combined Federal Campaign" for donations.
Epoman, I cc'd you what I emailed the CFC Executives.
You would not believe what is listed in the booklet that Federal Workers can contribute to.
"Those who Love to Canoe"
"Gays and Lesbians who like to garden"
Well, not exactly, but close!
Rerun, please talk about situations like this in PM's or via emails. :)
OK, Sorry~
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Well done Epoman. Congratulations!
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Only been a member of this fantastic site for a couple of days but well done and heartfelt congratulations ;D
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Congratulations Epoman.
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Looking back at this article shows how far we have come. We have lost some dear friends along the way, and survived the loss of our site's creator, Epoman. I just love to think how proud he must be to see what an impact his hard work has made.
It's an honor to serve as admin. Sometimes I get tired, it is so much work everyday to maintain the forum. And the responsibility is huge because our admin team is devoted to keep IHD going for years and years, as was Epoman's dream.
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I certainly appreciate all of the hard work you guys and gals do!!!!! :clap;
THANK YOU ALL!!!!!
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Thanks Bassman. I think we had 816 members when Epoman passed away. 1200 some when Goofynina died. So we have come a long way. Not every member is active and some fall away and some just don't like it here, but if just one person has been helped because of this site then it makes it all worth it. Many times we feel like giving up especially when at times it can be such a thankless job, and sometimes we feel we just can't make anyone happy. But then every once in awhile someone like you comes along and reminds us just how important our existence is. We are committed to keeping this site running past our lifetime. That was Epomans vision and the administration team here aims to fulfill that vision at all cost.
We have the best moderators here than any other site I know. All Volunteer their time for free. I can not be more thankful.
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I'm Thankful!!! You all have become part of my "must" daily things to do!
So much support and caring from you ALL!!!
:thx; Joy
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Well I can tell you this site sure has help me a lot. I knew nothing about dialysis, what to expect, what to ask, what to look for and I sure as heck didn't know I should speak up when things didn't seem right. I know this site has change my husbands life for the better. One day me and my soon to be husband were moving into our new home, the next he came down with what he thought was the flu. My first visit to the renal center with my husband to find out about Nxstage, and the social worker gave me this site. I spend months just creeping and reading and then I finally joined. What a great bunch of people! Thank you!!