The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland

- 4:03

Dr. Sumeska Thavarajah

Posted

Mar 10, 2017

Elena Russo speaks with Dr. Sumeska Thavarajah, MD, Medical Advisory Board chair for The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland. They discuss how Maryland is one of the largest affected areas for kidney disease. Also covered are the upcoming kidney walks. Follow on Facebook and Twitter. For more information about news and events in your community, go to http://comcastnewsmakers.com/ Taped on 3-7-17

Hosted by: Elena Russo Produced by: Beltway Newsmakers Team

#Maryland #General Interest

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