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.
Navigating a Renal Diet: Decoding the Mystery
Presented by Fanny Sung Whelan, MS, RD, LDN. Learn about the highlights of a CDK diet, dialysis diets for in-center hemodialysis vs. home therapies, and transplant diet guidelines.
Understanding Your Kidney Related Labs
Presented by Judy H Gourley, LDN, RDN. Learn how to understand your kidney related labs, the reasons they are important, and ways to improve your labs to improve your health.
Cuidando mis huesos (Taking care of your bones)
Presentado por María Eugenia Rodríguez-León, MS, RD, CSR. Aprender qué ocurre con los huesos cuando los riñones no funcionan bien, conoce sobre fósforo, calcio, PTH y vitamina D, y cómo mi patrón de alimentación protege mis huesos.
Searching for a Living Kidney Donor
Presented by Harvey Mysel on October 20, 2022 at 2pm EST.
How to be a Successful Home Patient
Presented by Vanessa Evans and Lacye Trevino on November 17, 2022 at 2pm EST. Learn tips and trick for storing your supplies, questions should you ask your team, and the importance of routine and organization and how to help yourself succeed.