Dialysis Patient Citizens Education Center

Treatments and Modality Options for Kidney Disease
2019-11-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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Presented by Joanne Smith, RN
During this webinar you will learn:

How kidneys work
About chronic kidney disease stages and symptoms
How to slow progression
End stage options for treatment
About accesses

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Download the SlidesAdditional Articles:

What Are My Options If I Have Kidney Failure?
The Gift of Life: A Donor’s Perspective

About the Presenter:
Joanne Smith is a DPC Education Center Advisory Council member and has had multiple positions in the dialysis field since receiving her RN degree, ranging from Staff RN to Director of Nursing to Home Therapies Manager. She is currently a Kidney Care Advocate responsible for educating CKD and ESRD patients on kidney disease and options for treatment, focusing specifically on home dialysis. Unlike in other nursing fields where patients are encountered on an annual or limited basis, Joanne enjoys working in dialysis as it allows her to build strong relationships with her patients. In addition to her work with dialysis patients, she served as DPC’s Education Manager.
