Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
Print out the flyer: color | black and white Presented by Felicia Speed, LMSW, and Tricia McCarley, RN, MSN, ACNP August 19, 2021 2:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm CT, 12:00 pm MT, 11:00 am PT During this webinar, you will learn: The sleep issues kidney patients have (restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, etc.). How they can be addressed. The factors that play a part in getting a good night’s sleep. The importance of “enough sleep” and the different types of sleep. View the Recording Felicia Speed, LMSW is the Vice President of Social Work Services for [...]
Update on the COVID-19 Vaccines
Print out the flyer: color | black and white Presented by Alan S. Kliger, M.D., Clinical Professor of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, and Co-Chair, American Society of Nephrology (ASN) COVID-19 Response Team September 23, 2021 2:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm CT, 12:00 pm MT, 11:00 am PT During this webinar, you will learn: Why should I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I’ve been waiting so far? If I received the vaccine, how well am I protected from infection and its complications? How does protection with the vaccine compare among groups? general population patients with impaired immune systems [...]
Medigap – Is It For Me?
Print out the flyer: color | black and white Presented by Hrant Jamgochian, J.D., LL.M., Chief Executive Officer at Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC) November 30, 2021 2:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm CT, 12:00 pm MT, 11:00 am PT During this webinar, you will learn: What is Medigap? Why is it important to so many ESRD patients? Is it available to you? DPC efforts to expand patient access to Medigap. View the Recording Hrant Jamgochian, J.D., LL.M., joined DPC in April 2011 and has served as the CEO ever since. In this capacity, Hrant directs and oversees [...]
Home for the Holidays
Print out the flyer: color | black and white Presented by Vanessa Evans December 16, 2021 2:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm CT, 12:00 pm MT, 11:00 am PT During this webinar, you will learn about: Home Dialysis Treatment Options Patient Guests, Dawn Edwards (HHD) and Latasha Thomas (PD) Common Myths Potential Benefits for HHD and PD Patient Resources View the Recording Vanessa Evans has been on dialysis for over 23 years. She is the Senior Manager of Advocacy and Communities for Fresenius Medical Care. A passionate advocate for the last 14 years, Vanessa does not let [...]
Resilience and Self-Care During Stressful Times
Print out the flyer: color | black and white Presented by Maureen O’Reilly-Landry, Ph.D. January 27, 2022 2:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm CT, 12:00 pm MT, 11:00 am PT During this webinar, you will learn: How stress affects our emotions, bodies, and relationships Ways to Increase resilience and self-care Benefits for patients, families, caregivers, and health care staff View the Recording Maureen O’Reilly-Landry, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist/Psychoanalyst and couples therapist. She founded and is co-chair (with Dr. Patricia O’Gorman) of the APA’s Hospital, Healthcare, and Addiction Workers, Patients and Families working group. Former Director of Psychological [...]
Fistulas and Grafts: The Basics
Print out the flyer: color | black and white Presented by David Mahoney, MD February 24, 2022 2:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm CT, 12:00 pm MT, 11:00 am PT During this webinar, you will learn about: Why having a permanent access is important Fistulas and grafts – How are they alike and how are they different? When an access fails How to care for your access View the Recording Dr. David Mahoney serves as the chief medical officer for Hospital Services and Skilled Nursing Facilities dialysis for DaVita Kidney Care. He is the former chief medical [...]
Effective Communication with Your Health Care Team
Print out the flyer: color | black and white Presented by Stacy Ogbeide, PsyD, ABPP, CSOWM, Board-Certified Clinical Health Psychologist, UT Health San Antonio March 24, 2022 2:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm CT, 12:00 pm MT, 11:00 am PT During this webinar, you will learn about: The importance of effective communication with your health care team Barriers that impact effective communication Effective communication skills and be able to identify one (1) to use with your health care team at your next health care appointment View the Recording Stacy Ogbeide, PsyD, MS, ABPP, is the Director of [...]
From Survive to Thrive: Tips for living well with a chronic illness
Print out the flyer: color | black and white Presented by Dr. Mana K. Ali Carter, PhD May 26, 2022 2:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm CT, 12:00 pm MT, 11:00 am PT During this webinar, you will learn about: How to avoid disease burnout How to deal with uncertainty Coping with grief Building your resilience View the Recording Dr. Mana K. Ali Carter, PhD, is a rehabilitation psychologist at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, where she helps individuals cope with various physical and medical conditions to achieve optimal quality of life. She also serves as the Director of Training [...]
Getting to Know Your High Blood Pressure
Presented by Elizabeth Taber-Hight, DO, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at Indiana University School of Medicine. Learn about lifestyle and non-pharmacologic changes to help your blood pressure, get to know your drugs, learn what the numbers mean, and what to ask your doctor.