Professional Events: ICRN Clinical Meeting

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The Illinois Council on Renal Nutrition Clinical Meeting is day-long summit designed for dietitians and renal nutritionists. This spirited, engaging gathering places its focus squarely on the role nutrition plays in treating kidney disease, and affords attendees the opportunity to hear news in treatment practices, meet exhibitors, and connect with experts in the field.
The event kicks off with a series of educational presentations. Afterwards, participants will plot the future of the council in an administrative session before concluding the day with a series of panel discussions. Previous ICRN topics have included:
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Updates on nutritional guidelines and your practice
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Coordinating nutritional care between dialysis and a transplant
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Medical nutrition therapy
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Treatment options
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Nutrition based research
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Medical ethics in relation to nutrition
Pending approval of 6.5 CEUs from the Commission on Dietetic Registration
For More Information
Please contact the NKFI's Director of Programs, Rachel DePauw
email: rdepauw@nkfi.org | phone: (312) 321 - 1500 x 258
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ticket information
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Early-Bird Tickets: $75
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available through April 30
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Last-Call Tickets: $100
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May 1 - day of; as available
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AGENDA:
7:15AM Exhibitors and Registration
7:50AM Program Welcome
Jackie Burgess-Bishop, FACHE
CEO, National Kidney Foundation of Illinois
8:00AM CKD and Food Insecurity
Paulina Guzman, RDN, LDN
Clinical Dietitian I, Loyola University Medical Center
9:00AM Dialysis Care in Nursing Homes
Jacki Glew, MS, RDN, LDN
Lead Dietitian, Concerto Renal Services
10:00AM Break/Visit Exhibitors
10:20AM Creative Ways to Teach Patients
Laura Koller
Dietitian, Fresenius Kidney Care
AGENDA:
11:20AM Exhibitor Break & Lunch
12:00PM Vitamins and Minerals in CKD
Melissa Prest, DCN,
RDN Foundation Dietitian, NKFI
1:00PM Alkaline Diets and Considerations in CKD
Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, CSG
Founder & CEO, The Kidney Dietitian
2:00PM Break/Visit Exhibitors
2:15PM Cooking for Kidney Health
Chef Chloe Gould
DixiePura
3:15PM Program Wrap Up

CLINICAL MEETING
Network, learn, and connect with others in the renal nutrition community.
PROGRAM
May 4, 2023
7:00am - 3:00pm
LOCATION
Crowne Plaza Lombard Downers Grove
PRESENTATION MATERIALS, 2022:
Michelle Brenczewski, MSW, LSW
Solutions Focused & Inspired Counseling Strategies
Tina Musselman, MA, LPC, RD, LDN
Akilah King, LCSW


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