ANNA Heart of America Chapter 313

08/26/2026

Heart of America 313
We got our Kansas Nephrology Nurse Week Proclamation

Thank you to Governor Kelly!!
Sept 13-19th NNW

08/05/2026

Thanks to Venus and Dr Tuffaha for a great presentation and discussion about Fabrys..
we had less crowd (August, vacations, a few cancellations) but appreciate all who came out!!

08/02/2026

Chapter members took a shift of activities on Friday Night at Camp Chimer in its 40th Summer for Children’s Mercy and NKF -
ANNA Heart of America plus a few family recruits -
Served as game leaders in a rotation through the camp outside on a gorgeous night on Friday in Kansas City!!
Granddaughter and I did Cyber Cash Heist … and with this activity we made do for lots of adjustments with darts and wheelchairs and sometimes had to just skip the rules..
Husband and son were on duty for picking up superballs out of pasta with your toes or feet- they reported that one girl set a record for 9 balls in 30 seconds - to be quickly replaced by 12 balls in 30 seconds … the boy was nine balls in 60 seconds … Girls Rule!! lol.. 
Amy Connell was trying to proved some safety at the bounce house - meanwhile they were flying by to the the sq**rt guns (Say ‘water fight’)
Ashley Arrowood took charge at the cup stacking station for Pyramid panic.
And Tiffany Brown was in for a crazy time at Sonic Shootout ..
We all did set up and take down and had a blast!
Best part of the whole process was watching them let go and so many laughs…

07/04/2026

Happy 250th Birthday USA

06/19/2026

What a fun Thursday night

ANNA Heart of America Chapter
Thanks to Travere and Maria Baker for dinner at 801 Chop and to Dr Scott Solcher for an awesome presentation on Filspari

Thanks to so many for coming out and for a great discussion and some fun!!

06/13/2026

Heart of America Chapter and followers

I had the enormous privilege to represent nephrology nurses in Washington DC on Capital Hill at both Missouri and Kansas offices talking about issues and to advocate for the patients and profession we care so deeply about.

We advocated for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Programs, support for National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) research funding, passage of the Living Donor Protection Act, and the Kidney Care Access Protection Act to help ensure continued access to innovative therapies for patients living with kidney disease or thanked them for co-sponsoring
So much of the work that we talked about in our meetings this week has bipartisan support..
As one of my Offices HLA said all of our asks are “no-brainers”! Assuring me they would sign on to anything they weren’t already supporting.

Advocacy is one of the most important responsibilities we have as healthcare professionals because the decisions made in Washington directly affect the patients we serve every day.

I carried with me the stories of my family and patients I care for who have kidney disease. Sharing those experiences continues to inspire my commitment to improving the lives of kidney patients.

I was proud to represent nephrology nurses, ANNA, and really proud to advocate for nursing and kidney issues!

06/09/2026

Representing Heart of America in Washington as part of the Advocacy Forum

05/31/2026

This was at the National Symposium in New Orleans

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05/30/2026

ANNA Book Club!! The author is coming on to join us .. 6/2 virtually! If you need a link, go to annanurse.org and type in book club!
There’s time to read the book. It’s not super long… but a really fun read! 

American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA)
Dear ANNA Member,
We’re excited to invite you to ANNA’s Book Club! Whether you're an avid reader or just looking for a fresh way to connect with fellow nephrology nurses, this is a relaxed and rewarding opportunity to engage with your peers.
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Everyone will read the same book - The Florence Prescription: From Accountability to Ownership by Joe Tye
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We’ll come together for one virtual book discussion via Zoom on Tuesday, June 2nd at 8 pm ET-- snack and favorite drink in hand! Even if you only read one page, we’d still love to have you. Come as you are-- all are welcome!
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ANNA's President, Michelle Gilliland, will be joining us for the discussion!
No cost to participate!
There’s no cost to participate in ANNA’s book club—just a great opportunity to connect, reflect, and share perspectives with others in the nephrology community. Whether you finish the whole book or just a few chapters, your voice is welcome in the conversation.
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All you need is access to the book. You can purchase it wherever you'd like, or explore free options through your local library. Many libraries offer digital borrowing through apps like Libby and Hoopla, which let you read or listen to books on your phone or tablet with just a library card. It's a simple, no-cost way to join the discussion!
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Share the Journey!
Throughout the summer, we encourage you to post about your reading experience — favorite quotes, reflections, or even a cozy reading spot — and tag on social media. Be sure to use our hashtag so we can follow along and share the inspiration!
Interested?
Sign Up
Let’s read, relax, and reconnect this summer. We can’t wait to see you there!

American Nephorlogy Nurses Association - Advancing Nephrology Nursing through education, advocacy, networking, and science.

05/27/2026

We have an ANNA Chapter event coming 6/18
Please reply to Maria Baker
See instructions

This is at 801 Chop in Overland Park