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Sep 11
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An Interview With J. Harrison Ghee: “Hel...

National Kidney Foundation
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You may know Tony and Grammy Award winner J. Harrison Ghee from their Broadway performances, like Some Like It Hot. Now, they’re using their platform to talk about what’s been happening behind the curtain—their journey with kidney disease and their search for a living kidney donor. Today, we’re talking about listening to your body, asking for help, and why G ... Show More
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