LAWRENCE, Mass., Oct. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- NxStage® Medical,
Inc. (Nasdaq: NXTM), a leading manufacturer of
innovative dialysis products, is proud to announce that
Linda Upchurch, Director of Public
Policy at NxStage, has been named the recipient of Home Dialyzors
United's inaugural Richard J.
Berkowitz Memorial Award in memory of the organization's
founder. Home Dialyzors United (HDU) is a non-profit organization
grounded in raising awareness of the clinical and lifestyle
benefits of home dialysis treatment for kidney failure patients.
HDU established this award to recognize an individual who embodies
Berkowitz's legacy by showing tremendous commitment to patient
education and advocacy.
On October 23, 2014, Upchurch was
honored at the organization's 5th annual conference in
Indianapolis for embracing these
attributes through her unique, creative leadership at NxStage in
championing the cause of home dialyzors and their families in both
local and national forums.
Upchurch was acknowledged for her diligent commitment to patient
choice with respect to home dialysis modalities, demonstrated by
her exceptional work over the years in advocating for the Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to remove payment and
educational barriers to home dialysis. Upchurch has supported HDU
as an important patient advocacy organization since its inception
as NxStage Users.
"I am humbled to receive such an esteemed award that
commemorates the legacy of a dear friend and colleague," said
Upchurch. "I am a patient advocate at heart, and Rich was a
fantastic partner for me and advocate for his fellow patients. This
award further fuels my commitment to fighting for patient
rights."
"Upchurch's dedication to HHD patients is truly remarkable,"
said Melissa Sondergaard, HDU Board
Member and HHD patient care partner for her husband, Henning Sondergaard. "Her support to kidney
disease patients and everyone affected by kidney disease is
priceless. Linda is an exemplary member of our community as an
advocate, championing the cause to make our lives better on a daily
basis."
About NxStage Medical,
Inc.
NxStage is a medical device company,
headquartered in Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA, that develops, manufactures and markets
innovative products for the treatment of ESRD and acute kidney
failure. For more information on NxStage and its products, please
visit the Company's website at www.nxstage.com.
Media contact:
Meredith D'Agostino
mdagostino@451marketing.com
516-884-7162
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