The Emotional Ride of the Transplant Process

Presented by: Dr. Jody Jones, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Transplant Psychologist Dr. Jones has worked with patients at all stages of the transplant process and can help you make sense of the range of emotions you might be feeling. About This Presentation: Learn how to deal a potentially long wait for an organ, and how you can mentally yourself for when you do receive a transplant. Learn how to manage your fears about the process, but also managing your expectations, while waiting for a kidney and living with a transplant. View the Recording: Download the slides.

The Nuts and Bolts of becoming a Transplant Patient

Presented by Dr. Keith Melancon, Director of the George Washington Transplant Institute This Program will help you: Learn what it means to be on the transplant list; Understand the transplant process from start to finish; Dispel the myths of what is or is not involved; Learn tips for to help you succeed in the process. View the Recording: Download the slides. About the Presenter: Dr. Melancon is currently the Director of the George Washington Transplant Institute and the Medical Director of The Ron and Joy Paul Kidney Center at George Washington University Medical School. Dr. Melancon is a Professor of [...]

Treatments and Modality Options for Kidney Disease

During this webinar you will learn: 1) how kidneys work, 2) about chronic kidney disease stages and symptoms, 3) how to slow progression, 4) end stage options for treatment and 5) about accesses.

Having Your Donor Find YOU!

During this webinar the following points will be covered: 1) Learn about the benefits of receiving a kidney from a living donor, 2) Learn how to talk to others about kidney donation, 3) You don’t need to “ask” someone to donate, it’s all about “telling your story” and 4) Join us to develop a plan for a successful living kidney transplant experience.

Is a Transplant Right for Me?

During this webinar You will learn about 1) The risks vs benefits of a transplant, 2) The choice of a deceased vs living donor, 3) How to find a living donor, and 4) Tips from patients’ own transplant experiences.

Dialysis Access: What Every Patient Should Know

In this presentation you will learn about: 1) the different types of access for dialysis, 2) how to examine and monitor your access and 3) why it is important to avoid catheters.

Recognizing, Managing, and Eliminating Barriers to Home Dialysis

Presented by Shaminder Gupta, MD, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Monogram Health Print out the flyer: color | black and white April 29, 2021 2:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm CT, 12:00 pm MT, 11:00 am PT During this webinar, you will: Learn how to understand the option of home dialysis Identify barriers to home dialysis and how to resolve them Learn how home dialysis may be an option for in-center patients and newly diagnosed patients with ESRD View the Recording: Dr. Shaminder Gupta is the Associate Chief Medical Officer of Monogram Health. He served as the [...]