NKF al Servicio de las Carolinas

Join us for our free educational webinar about NC Medicare and Kidney Health on Tuesday, October 6th!

Navigating Medicare can feel overwhelming, especially for individuals living with kidney disease or End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Join Monica Benson, a certified SHIIP counselor with the Council of Aging in Union County, NC, and nearly 20 years of Social Security Administration experience, for an educational webinar to help you make informed Medicare decisions. 

During this session, you'll learn:

• Medicare eligibility and enrollment pathways for individuals with ESRD
• The differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage 
• How to optimize your Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage
• Practical strategies to reduce out-of-pocket medication costs
• Resources to help you maximize your healthcare benefits with confidence

This program will be presented by Monica Benson | Resources Coordinator | Council on Aging in Union County, NC

All registrants will receive a recording of the webinar.

Questions? Email Melissa.Rubio@kidney.org

Join us in Greenville, NC, for our How to Find a Living Donor in-person program with the ECU Health Kidney Transplant Team on Sunday, October 11th.

Do you need a kidney transplant? Or do you know someone who needs one? In this free program, you'll learn effective tools and tips for finding a living kidney donor. You'll also hear living donor recipients and living donors share their stories. 

Location: Edwin W. Monroe Conference Center (The Wilkerson Room), 2000 Venture Tower Drive, Greenville, NC 27834 

Free accessible parking available on-site

Questions? Email Melissa.Rubio@kidney.org

Join us for an engaging educational program and dinner at Magnolia's in Charleston, SC, for a discussion as we explore key topics, emerging insights, and practical considerations in the following areas.

• Highlight the importance of timely intervention in IgA nephropathy
• Summarize key points from the KDIGO 2025 guideline and its impact on IgAN management
• Review the role of APRIL and its implication in IgAN pathogenesis
• Introduce VOYXACT® (sibeprelnimab-szsi), the first and only APRIL blocker

Location: Magnolia's - 185 East Bay St. #200, Charleston, SC 29401

Networking: 5:30 pm | Program Begins: 6:30 pm

Audience: Entire nephrology care team

The lecture and dinner are complimentary, but registration is required.

Led by Gregory (Todd) Greenwood, MD, at Nephrology Associates, PLLC + Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC

Questions? Email Lilian.Jarvinen@kidney.org

Join us for a complimentary dinner and program at Maggiano's Little Italy in Durham, NC, with Dr. Marc Richards for an in-depth look at a treatment option for C3G and Primary IC-MPGN, including disease education, mechanism of action, efficacy, safety, dosing and administration, and available patient support resources. The presentation will also highlight clinical trial data in adult patient populations.

Networking: 5:30 pm | Program Begins: 6:30 pm

Audience: entire nephrology care team

Led by Marc Richards, MD - Director of the Florida Kidney Physicians Glomerulonephritis Center of Excellence in Boca Raton, FL. 

Question? Email Melissa.Rubio@kidney.org
 

Balancing Fluid and Sodium Management for Dialysis Patients Webinar: We know how difficult fluid managing fluids and sodium can be challenging on dialysis. This webinar provides easy-to-understand strategies to help control thirst, reduce swelling, and stay comfortable between treatments. Watch Webinar here - Password to watch the webinar: Fluids2026

Grocery Shopping on a Budget with CKD Webinar: Eating a kidney-friendly diet doesn’t have to be expensive! Learn about chronic kidney disease and discover budget-friendly grocery tips to make healthier choices without overspending. Ask questions to a team of NC dietitians. Watch Webinar here - Password to watch the webinar: budget2026

Understanding Protein and Protein Supplements Webinar: Everyone’s talking about protein, but for people with CKD, it’s important to know which proteins are safe and how they affect kidney function. This webinar will explain the role of protein and protein supplements in CKD and provide practical tips for including protein-rich foods safely in your diet. Watch Webinar here - Password to watch the webinar: Protein2026

Questions? Email Melissa.Rubio@kidney.org

¿Te interesa colaborar como voluntario con la National Kidney Foundation de las Carolinas? ¡Echa un vistazo para saber más sobre cómo puedes participar y apoyar nuestra causa! ¡Es una oportunidad fantástica para colaborar como voluntario en nuestra “Kidney Walk” de 2026 en Charleston o Charlotte!

¿Tienes alguna pregunta? Envía un correo electrónico a Melissa.Rubio@kidney.org