Kidney Transplant Software

Find out about a software program that helps patients in search of a kidney transplant find potential donor matches. The program was developed by a patient in search of a kidney transplant himself and is now being used by the California Pacific Medical Center. Hear what the software’s creator has to say about this new format to help find matches at a much quicker rate and learn about the success the software has already had in matching patients and donors.

California Pacific Medical Center
Kidney Transplant Program
415-600-1700
cpmc.org/advanced/kidney

Health Insurance for Pre-Existing Conditions

Although the recently-passed Affordable Care Act stops insurance companies from denying coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, this part of the law does not go into effect until 2014.  In the interim, the government has set up a plan for those suffering with serious illnesses.  Find out how someone with a pre-existing condition can keep their health expenses covered this week on Bay Area People.

Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan
1.877.428.5060
pcip.ca.gov

Hayward Meets Hollywood

Artist Andrew Kong Knight wanted to give back to his local community and he did it in a big way.  Working with the City of Hayward, Knight took over 3 large walls outside of the Century Theatre parking lot in downtown Hayward.  Bringing a touch of old Hollywood, Knight created 3 large murals to for some outside artwork that is hard to miss.

Andrew Kong Knight
A Behind the Scenes look of Hayward Meets Hollywood
July 2013
Castro Valley, CA
www.andrewkingknight.com