Virtual Education Series: Connect, Learn, and Share
We may be physically distant, but that doesn't mean we can't connect and learn together. Join us for information and resources for people at all stages of kidney disease. Connect with health experts, other kidney patients, and NKF resources. This event will be held virtually via webinar and will be recorded.
Saturday May 2, 2020 - Agenda: Participants may attend all sessions, or they may log in for just selected sessions.
12-12:45pm EST -- Coping with a Chronic Illness: Dealing with Emotions and Finding Support
Dori Muench, MSW, LCSW, NSW-C, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Mary Baliker, Kidney Patient, NKF Peer Mentor
12:45-1:00pm EST -- Break
1:00-1:30pm EST -- Tips for Kidney Friendly Eating on a Budget
Abigail Eldridge, RD, DaVita
Duane Sunwold, kidney patient, chef, and culinary instructor
1:30pm-2:15 pm EST -- Fitness and Kidney Health
Bob Roshanravan, M.D., M.S., M.S.P.H., Nephrologist, UC Davis Health
Wilson Du, Renal Warrior, Dialysis Patient and athlete
2:15-2:30pm EST -- Break
2:30-3:00pm EST -- Telemedicine 101: What to Expect When Seeing Your Doctor at Home
Walter L. Bender, M.D., Nephrologist, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare
Cari Maxwell, kidney patient
3:00-3:15pm EST -- Break
3:15-4:00pm EST -- Let's Talk about Transplant: Real Patient Stories
Vineeta Kumar, MD, Transplant Nephrology Fellowship Director, UAB Medicine
Gene Dickey, Kidney Transplant Recipient and Community Outreach Director, NKF serving the Dakotas
Fernando Goulart, Transplant Recipient
Diana Pratt, Transplant recipient
