Kidney Education Symposium
About This Event
The National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Education Symposium is an opportunity to bring together anyone affected by kidney disease (pre-dialysis, dialysis, ESRD, transplant, living donors, care givers and family members) to learn about topics that concern the patient and their entire family. The Kidney Education Symposium is attended by patients, family members and the community. The event is sponsored by those interested in reaching patients directly and supporting education about CKD.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
- 11:30 - 12:00pm MST
- Check-In, Lunch and Exhibits
- 12:00 - 12:10pm MST
- Welcome
- 12:10 - 12:40pm MST
- Mental Health and Coping for Patients with CKD
- Dr. Elizabeth Christofferson, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Clinical Director of Solid Organ Transplant Psychology and Kidney Psychology, Children’s Hospital Colorado
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Laura Reinman, PhD, Senior Instructor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Pediatric Psychologist, Solid Organ Transplant Surgery, Children’s Hospital Colorado
- Dr. Elizabeth Christofferson, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine
- Mental Health and Coping for Patients with CKD
- 12:40 - 1:20pm MST
- Protein, Potassium and Phosphorus: Managing the 3Ps of the Renal Diet
- Abigail Eldridge, RD, DaVita
- Protein, Potassium and Phosphorus: Managing the 3Ps of the Renal Diet
- 1:20 - 1:30pm MST
- Break and Exhibits
- 1:30 – 2:00pm MST
- Dialysis Modality Options and Home Therapy
- Jennifer Ertelt, Regional Program Manager
- Dialysis Modality Options and Home Therapy
- 2:00 – 2:30pm MST
- Ask the Nephrologist
- Dr. Vidya Bhandaram, PS/L
- Ask the Nephrologist
- 2:30 – 2:45pm MST
- Break and Exhibits
- 2:45 – 3:30pm MST
- Transplant Panel and Q&A
- Closing Remarks
Time & Location
“Due to ongoing facility renovations, routes to the Colorado Rooms may change. Signage will be posted to assist in the transition to the hospital from the parking garage. We apologize for any inconvenience.”