In-Person & Virtual Events
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Chronic Kidney Disease and Nutrition
Thursdays, August 15, August 22, & August 29, 2024
Chronic Kidney Disease and Nutrition is a three-part virtual webinar series in collaboration with Community Health Resource Center centered on nutrition and meal-planning tips, along with steps to sustain diet and lifestyle changes for optimal kidney health. If you're a kidney patient or caregiver for one, this is a great opportunity to learn more each week about the relationship between nutrition and kidney function. Join us every Thursday from 3:30pm to 5:30pm PT / 4:30pm to 6:30pm CT / 5:30pm to 7:30 pm ET to explore these topics.
- August 15 @ 3:30 - 5:00 pm (PST): Kidney Health & CKD Overview
- Introduction and overview of kidney function and chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 1-5; preventing kidney damage, reducing and managing risk factors, symptoms and possible complications.
- August 22 @ 3:30 - 5:00 pm (PST) Nutrition Recommendations for CKD
- Guidance on managing CKD, preserving kidney function and slowing disease progression, with focus on benefits of nutrition intervention. Included this week is the importance of fitness along with healthy eating.
- August 29 @ 3:30 - 5:00 pm (PST) Sustainable Approaches
- Putting nutrition advice into practice with a focus on meal planning and tips for behavior change. Discussion of popular weight loss drugs and their relation to CKD, with nutrition tips for those taking the drugs.
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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.
Location: Crowne 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
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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