Advocacy 101
Presented by DPC's Megan Beveridge-Hashbarger and Mike Guffey It is critical for ESRD and CKD patients to be active political advocates for issues that affect their care. Hear from Dialysis Patient Citizens' Congressional Relations Director, Megan Beveridge Hashbarger and DPC Board Member, Transplant recipient and patient advocate Mike Guffey discuss the basics of political advocacy and how you can get involved. View the Recording: Download the slides.
Sepsis and Kidney Disease
Presented by: Sharon Hanson, M.N., R.N., C.C.R.N Sepsis Alliance with guest Stacy Slater Just over half of Americans have ever heard of sepsis. Learn about this often preventable and treatable condition to help save a life. The presentation not only will educate you on the signs and symptoms of sepsis, but aims to engage and connect on a personal level for those with kidney disease. Sepsis is an extreme response to an infection. It is life threatening and, without the right treatment, can cause organ failure, amputation, and death. More than 1.6 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with [...]
A Livable, Lovable Approach to Kidney Disease Nutrition
Presented by: Jessiana Saville, M.S., R.D., C.S.R., L.D. owner of KidneyGrub.com During the webinar the following points will be covered: Why all the information on kidney disease and diet is so conflicting Slow progression of kidney disease with nutrition Prevent complications of kidney disease with nutrition Tips and tricks to make your diet livable and lovable View the Recording: Download the slides.
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.
Understanding and Managing Chronic Pain
Presented by: David Spero, RN In some studies, over 70% of people with CKD report chronic pain. If you are one of the 70%, or if you take care of them, this program will give you medical and non-medical ways to understand, reduce, and manage chronic pain. You may not eliminate it completely, but you can make pain a much smaller part of your life! Watch 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 [...]