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We host monthly events on a variety of education topics for dialysis patients, family members, and dialysis provider staff.

Thank you for your interest in our education events! Please indicate month's events you'd like to RSVP for. Instructions for joining specific events will be emailed 1 week in advance.

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Past Events

Medication Use and the Role of the Pharmacist

November 15, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Laugh Will and Testament: Using Humor to Contemplate Mortality and Enjoy Life

October 22, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

An Important Conversation: How to Talk Effectively with your Health Care Team

September 27, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Home Dialysis: Is It Your Best Treatment Option?

August 16, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

The Nuts and Bolts of becoming a Transplant Patient

July 26, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Understanding and Managing Chronic Pain

June 28, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

The Emotional Ride of the Transplant Process

May 24, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

A Livable, Lovable Approach to Kidney Disease Nutrition

April 26, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Sepsis and Kidney Disease

March 22, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Advocacy 101

January 25, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

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Dialysis Patient Citizens - November Event!

Join us November 20, 2024 for our Facebook LIVE event!

- Wednesday November 20th @ 12:30pm EST: Facebook LIVE - Kidney Questions for the Doctor

These events are free and open to all. Please RSVP below to receive information on how to join.

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Dialysis Patient Citizens - June events!

Join us June 2024 for 2 LIVE events on Instagram and 1 Spanish learning session!

- Wednesday June 5th @ 12:30pm EST: Instagram LIVE - Kidney Questions for the Doctor
- SPECIAL Wednesday June 26th @ 12:30pm EST: Instagram LIVE - What Are You Eating? With Fanny Sung Whelan, MS, RDN, LDN
- Wednesday June 26th: Pre-recorded Spanish learning session - Consejos Esenciales para el Control del Fósforo en la Enfermedad Renal (Essential Tips for Phosphorus Control in Kidney Disease)

These events are free and open to all. Please RSVP below to receive information on how to join.

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Join DPC's Kidney Chat! April 9th @ 2pm

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Dialysis Patient Citizens on Facebook Live!

Join us on Thursday, May 25th at 12:30 PM Eastern on Facebook Live! The event is free and open to all. Please RSVP below to receive information on how to join.

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@patientcitizens Instagram Live: Kidney Questions for the Doctor

Join us on MONDAY, April 17th at 12:30 PM Eastern on Instagram Live! The Q&A session is free and open to all. Please RSVP below to receive information on how to join.

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Reserva tu espacio para el próximo Seminario Educativo en Línea (RSVP for our Next Learning Session): Calorias para perder, mantener o ganar peso (Calories for losing, maintaining or gaining weight)

Join us on Thursday, March 23 for our webinar on Taking Care of Your Bones. The webinar is free and open to all. Please register below to be notified when learning session is released. THIS WEBINAR WILL BE AVAILABLE IN SPANISH WITH SLIDES IN BOTH SPANISH AND ENGLISH.

Acompañanos el jueves, 23 de marzo. Este seminario en línea es gratis y está abierto a todo las personas. Regístrate para notificarte cuando esté lista la sesión educativa.

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RSVP For Our Next Education Webinar: Update on the COVID-19 Vaccines

Join us on THURSDAY, September 23rd at 2:00 PM Eastern. The webinar is free and open to all. Please RSVP below to receive information on how to join.

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