NKF Serving the Pacific Northwest

In-Person & Virtual Events

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Getting to Transplant: Insights from Patients, Providers, and Living Donors

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

In session 7 of NKF’s series, Navigating Transplant: A Guide to Empowering Your Patients, we host a panel discussion aiming to illuminate the intricate journey of transplant patients, offering perspectives from those who have experienced it firsthand. We will hear from patients who have navigated the complex transplant process, transplant and dialysis providers who offer crucial medical and emotional support, and a living donor who has given the ultimate gift in order to save someone’s life. Together they will share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs, providing invaluable insights into the multifaceted world of kidney transplantation. This virtual session will be on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 12pm PT  / 2pm CT / 3pm ET and is not credit bearing.

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Journal Club Case Discussions: NKF Nephrology Journal Club

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Join physician peers for discussion and debate in this virtual Journal Club Case Discussions for healthcare professionals on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:00pm PT / 7:00pm CT / 8:00pm ET. Join program chair, Sijie Zheng, MD, PhD from the Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, and Amy Hewitt and Patty McCormac from the National Kidney Foundation for this informative discussion supported by an educational grant by CorMedix, Inc.

 

Topics and Speakers

Brian Brady, MD and Jo-Anne Suffoletto, MD, Stanford University: Partnering with Primary Care and Considering Non-Steroidal MRAs in the Chronic Kidney Disease Treatment Armamentarium

Anil Agarwal, MD, Fresno VA Medical Center: Research Update: Taurolidine/Heparin Lock Solution and Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection in Hemodialysis

 

Sponsor

Bayer

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Navigating Transplant: Financial Considerations of Kidney Transplant

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

In this virtual session for kidney patients and care providers, explore the financial aspects of kidney transplant. Join us on Wednesday, August, 14, 2024, from 11:00am-12:15pm PT (1:00pm CT | 2:00pm ET). 

Answer the questions:

  • Can I afford a kidney transplant?
  • What resources are available to me?
  • What are common pitfalls to look out for?

Speaker

Carla McMillan

Associate Director of Finance

Comprehensive Transplant Center

Cedars-Sinai

 

For more information about this educational session, please contact Doris Lew, Program Manager, Patient Programs, at doris.lew@kidney.org

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56th Annual Medical Symposium

Friday, October 18, 2024

The 56th Annual Medical Symposium, a Bay Area nephrology community tradition, is a day-long program that provides healthcare professionals with timely updates on CKD guidelines & standards, treatments, research, and co-morbidities, so they may better partner in the care of people with kidney disease. This program will take place in-person on Friday, October 18, 2024 (7:00am-5:00pm PT). Registrants may also participate in the symposium online with on-demand access to recordings post-event. 

 

LocationCrowne Plaza Foster City-San Mateo, 1221 Chess Dr. Foster City, CA 94404

Visit the registration page for the program agenda, learning objectives, symposium faculty, and information on CME accreditation. 

For any questions about this event, please email Celine Koh, Senior Program Manager, celine.koh@kidney.org.

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36th Annual Authors Luncheon

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Celebrating literary excellence and philanthropy, the National Kidney Foundation’s Authors Luncheon returns on Saturday, November 9, 2024, to the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco. Since its inception, this iconic event has united authors and literary enthusiasts to support kidney patients through the NKF, welcoming guests to revel in the magic of

storytelling while supporting NKF’s efforts to transform kidney care. Join us and be part of this year’s celebration, where every page turned makes a difference in the lives of many (in-person and on-demand options available)!

 

Questions?

Contact Christina Davis, Development Director, email: christina.davis@kidney.org, phone: 415.543.3303x541

Kidney Community Events

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Women in Nephrology 40th Anniversary Celebration and 2024 Leadership Conference

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 AND SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2024

 The Leadership Conference: 40 Years of WIN'ing: A Legacy of Success is a 2-day interactive program that brings together speakers who are well-known leaders in Nephrology to provide sessions related to finding and succeeding in leadership roles. It includes context, tools, and knowledge pertinent to careers in private practice, industry, and academia as well as the different career tracks within academia. The program gives the participants an opportunity to engage in networking and to find role models, mentors and sponsors for different careers within nephrology, and is designed to help participants generate new awareness, skills, and connections in an inspiring and nurturing environment. 

 

Date: August 9-10, 2024

Location: UCLA  Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center

Address: 425 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90095

Websitehttps://www.womeninnephrology.org/

Contactwin@womeninnephrology.org

Resources

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Transplant Resource

Understanding the Kidney Transplant Wait List

For those navigating the transplant wait list, this session provides information and resources for chronic kidney disease patients and care partners. 

 

 

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