Educational Events: Living with Kidney Disease & Transplantation, Fall
learn from the experts
connecting you to physicians and resources
Each installment of Living with Kidney Disease and Transplantation consists of one or two large presentations; a series of intimate, expert-led conversations rooted in kidney-health; and a moderated panel discussion.
It is our goal to provide participants a unique forum that allows them to understand their diagnosis in an understanding, supportive environment, and lets them access whatever information they might need about medications, insurance, diet, treatment options, and more. Educational topics may cover any of the following areas:
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Managing nutrition
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Advances in medicine
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How to arrange a kidney transplant
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Benefits of receiving a transplant
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Medicare, insurance, and paying for treatment
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Emotional support and wellness
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Dialysis options
Breakfast and lunch are both offered free of charge. Following lunch and the program's conclusion, attendees will have the opportunity to continue the conversation and talk with speakers and experts one-on-one. Presenters are happy to be resources, and are more than willing to discuss any questions that were not covered in the program.
** Please Note: Like all NKFI Living with Kidney Disease and Transplantation events, this program is presented free of charge.
get registered
Every registrant will be entered in a raffle. Each Zoom session you attend gets you another raffle entry. First 25 registrants will receive an NKFI Care Kit.
ticket information
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Registration is free: first 25 registrants will receive an NKFI Care Kit to be mailed week of Nov. 1.
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Pre-registration online: is requested for all attendees.
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Raffle tickets: each registrant is entered into a raffle. You get one additional raffle entry for each Zoom session you attend.
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Donations: to the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois are welcome and will help cover additional program expenses.
be a sponsor
Become a significant supporter of research and community health education. Click below to learn more about sponsoring this event.
location & details
LECTURES & PANELS:
Wednesday, November 4, 4:00 PM
Understanding Treatment Options
Being a Patient Advocate
Sam Krishnamoorthy, MD
Thursday, November 5, 4:00 PM
Reading and Understanding Lab Reports
Divya Jain, DO
Tuesday, November 10
TBD
TBD
Thursday, November 12
TBD
TBD
Tuesday, November 17
Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Management Discussion
Melissa Prest, DCN, MS, RDN, CSR, LDN
Wednesday, November 18
Networking Night
Thursday, November 19
Patient Panel
Gregg & Diane Curtiss, Quin Taylor
MINI-SESSIONS:
Monday, November 2
Kick-off for NKFI Living with Kidney Disease Month
Jacqueline Burgess-Bishop, FACHE
Friday, November 6
TBD
Monday, November 9
The Journey Continues Podcast
Monica Fox
Wednesday, November 11
Patient Interview with COVID
Michael Phillips
Friday, November 13
Take Charge Demonstration
Rachel DePauw, MPH, CAE & Monica Fox
Sunday, November 15
Advocacy Updates
Andrew Fullerton, MPP
DATE
November 2-20, 2020
LOCATION
Virtual, join from home
kidney health resources
empowering through education
Find resources and information about dialysis - including toolkits, treatment options, and a clinic finder.
Explore how kidney donations work, get details about becoming a donor, and learn about the process of receiving a kidney.
Get the help you need to manage diet and nutrition, and empower yourself to eat and live well with kidney disease.
program sponsors
you make the difference
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is able to support patients and families, conduct free educational seminars, and offer community screening days through the generosity of our passionate supporters, and a remarkable team of dedicated sponsors. Interested in sponsoring this program? Review the 2020 Sponsorship Packet or contact Heidi Merritt at hmerrit@nkfi.org.
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