2026 Patient Symposium

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About 2026 Patient Symposium

April 25, 2026 12:30pm-5:00pm 

Corporate College East 4400 Richmond Rd, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128

Tuesday, April 21 – Thursday, April 23, 8 virtual sessions over Zoom Webinar each day (times TBD)

Saturday, April 25 in-person session at Corporate College East

Patient Symposium is NKF’s annual patient program designed to engage, empower, and educate patients and caregivers about kidney disease. This is done through a hybrid (both virtual and in-person) format covering medical advances, financials, nutrition essentials, wellness care, and mental health associated with kidney disease.

All virtual and in-person sessions TBD and speakers TBD, stay tuned for updates!

 

Time & Location

April 21 - April 23

April 21 - April 23: Time TBD
  • Tuesday, April 21 – Thursday, April 23, 8 virtual sessions over Zoom Webinar each day (times TBD)

 

April 25

April 25: 12:30pm - 5:00pm

Saturday, April 25 in-person session at Corporate College East

Kidney Resource Guide

The Kidney Resource Guide is a FREE book that all participants of the 2026 Patient Symposium will receive that day/week.  The articles explore a variety of topics related to the patient and caregiver experience, kidney transplant/living donation, insurance or financial information, modalities, medication adherence, pre-dialysis, diabetes, hypertension, diet/exercise, and more!  Articles are written by kidney health medical professionals and always have “next steps” associated with the information given for the reader.

Topics and Sessions

Topics and Sessions coming soon!

Past Patient Symposium Sessions

Patient Symposium Committee Members

  • Kristin Bame
  • Bridgette Bivins
  • Peter Brinson
  • Marcia Burch
  • Barb Harshey
  • Dr. Arksarapuk Jittirat
  • Dr. Sarah Lang
  • Andrew and Emily Linder
  • Merideth Miller
  • Dawna Moody
  • Dr. Christina Nguyen
  • Elizabeth Oldham
  • Dr. Aparna Padiyar
  • Dr. Laura Provenzano
  • Dr. Rupesh Raina, Event Chairman
  • Marquita Rockamore
  • Anderson Rush
  • John Schmitt
  • Sherrell Turner
  • Kimmie Yormick

Interested in learning more?

For more information about this event contact Leah Adams / 440.465.0245

Silver Sponsors

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Bronze Sponsors

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