@patientcitizens Instagram Live - June 2023
2023-06-07 12:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
The DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, is going live on Instagram! Come with your kidney questions and get answers from our expert.
Follow @patientcitizens on Instagram to be notified at the start of our live session!
View the Recording:

Velma Scantlebury, MD, served as a kidney surgeon for over 30 years, dedicating her life’s work to educating and raising awareness for the health disparities people in the Black community face from kidney disease. Born in Barbados, Dr. Scantlebury’s family moved to New York City when she was 15. She attended Long Island University on a full academic scholarship, obtaining a biology degree with a pre-med focus. Dr. Scantlebury then earned her medical degree from Columbia University, completed her residency in general surgery at Harlem Hospital, and finished her clinical fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh’s Transplantation Institute.
Today, Dr. Scantlebury is an esteemed lecturer and humanitarian, still working to eliminate health disparities and building the next generation of workforce professionals at the Delaware Health Equity Coalition in Wilmington, DE.

DPC Education Center Facebook Live - June 2023
2023-06-21 12:30 - 13:00
The DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, is going live on Facebook! Come with your kidney questions and get answers from our expert.
Follow Dialysis Patient Citizens on Facebook to be notified at the start of our live session!
View the Recording:

Velma Scantlebury, MD, served as a kidney surgeon for over 30 years, dedicating her life’s work to educating and raising awareness for the health disparities people in the Black community face from kidney disease. Born in Barbados, Dr. Scantlebury’s family moved to New York City when she was 15. She attended Long Island University on a full academic scholarship, obtaining a biology degree with a pre-med focus. Dr. Scantlebury then earned her medical degree from Columbia University, completed her residency in general surgery at Harlem Hospital, and finished her clinical fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh’s Transplantation Institute.
Today, Dr. Scantlebury is an esteemed lecturer and humanitarian, still working to eliminate health disparities and building the next generation of workforce professionals at the Delaware Health Equity Coalition in Wilmington, DE.

Grasas saludables para la salud del corazón (Healthy fats for heart health)
2023-06-22
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Presentado por: María Eugenia Rodríguez-León, MS, RD, CSR
22 de junio de 2023
Durante esta sesión informativa, aprenderá:

Describir una alimentación saludable para el corazón
Explicar los efectos de los diferentes tipos de grasas a nuestra salud
Ofrecer ejemplos sobre cómo usar las grasas saludables en nuestra alimentación

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María Eugenia Rodríguez-León es dietista registrada y especialista certificada en nutrición renal con 14 años de experiencia en el campo renal. Vive en Puerto Rico y es dueña de una práctica privada virtual donde trabaja con Hispanos que viven con ERC para ayudarlos a retrasar la progresión de la enfermedad renal. Ha trabajado con organizaciones locales y nacionales para educar a los Hispanos sobre nutrición y salud renal.
English
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This presentation will be available in Spanish. Slides will be provided in both Spanish and English
Presented by: María Eugenia Rodríguez-León, MS, RD, CSR
June 22, 2023
During this informational session, you will learn:

Describe a heart healthy diet
Explain the effect of different types of fats to our health
Give examples on how to use healthy fats in our diet

Maria Eugenia Rodríguez-León is a registered dietitian and board certified renal nutrition specialist with 14 years of experience in the kidney space. She lives in Puerto Rico and owns a virtual private practice where she works with Spanish-speaking adults who live with CKD to help them slow kidney disease progression. She has worked with local and national organizations to educate Hispanics about nutrition and kidney health.
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@patientcitizens Instagram Live - July 2023
2023-07-05 12:30 - 13:00
The DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, is going live on Instagram! Come with your kidney questions and get answers from our expert.
View the Recording:

Velma Scantlebury, MD, served as a kidney surgeon for over 30 years, dedicating her life’s work to educating and raising awareness for the health disparities people in the Black community face from kidney disease. Born in Barbados, Dr. Scantlebury’s family moved to New York City when she was 15. She attended Long Island University on a full academic scholarship, obtaining a biology degree with a pre-med focus. Dr. Scantlebury then earned her medical degree from Columbia University, completed her residency in general surgery at Harlem Hospital, and finished her clinical fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh’s Transplantation Institute.
Today, Dr. Scantlebury is an esteemed lecturer and humanitarian, still working to eliminate health disparities and building the next generation of workforce professionals at the Delaware Health Equity Coalition in Wilmington, DE.

DPC Education Center Facebook Live - July 2023
2023-07-19 12:30 - 13:00
The DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, is going live on Facebook! Come with your kidney questions and get answers from our expert.
Follow Dialysis Patient Citizens on Facebook to be notified at the start of our live session!
View the Recording

Velma Scantlebury, MD, served as a kidney surgeon for over 30 years, dedicating her life’s work to educating and raising awareness for the health disparities people in the Black community face from kidney disease. Born in Barbados, Dr. Scantlebury’s family moved to New York City when she was 15. She attended Long Island University on a full academic scholarship, obtaining a biology degree with a pre-med focus. Dr. Scantlebury then earned her medical degree from Columbia University, completed her residency in general surgery at Harlem Hospital, and finished her clinical fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh’s Transplantation Institute.
Today, Dr. Scantlebury is an esteemed lecturer and humanitarian, still working to eliminate health disparities and building the next generation of workforce professionals at the Delaware Health Equity Coalition in Wilmington, DE.

DPC Education Center & APA Live on Instagram!
2023-07-26 12:30 - 13:00
Please note, this event was changed to be Live on our Instagram page
The DPC Education Center, along with the American Psychological Association (APA), is going Live on Instagram to speak with Olufunke Awosogba, Ph.D., about mental health.
What to do when you experience bias
During this Instagram LIVE, you will learn about:

Discrimination and microaggressions in a doctor’s office, hospital, or dialysis center
How bias impacts your treatment and outcomes
How to handle discrimination from a member of your health care team
Ways to advocate for yourself and gain support

Follow @patientcitizens on Instagram to be notified at the start of our live sessions!
View the Recording

Olufunke Awosogba, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor and the Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Department of Psychiatry, a licensed psychologist in the State of Texas, and the Director of the Behavioral Health Program in the Hematology and Oncology Outpatient Clinic at Parkland Hospital. She earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in counseling psychology from The University of Texas at Austin with clinical training in health psychology at VA (Veteran Affairs) Medical Centers in Memphis, TN, and Houston, TX. Her clinical focus is on helping adults with chronic medical conditions achieve optimal psychological wellness and better quality of life. She is also passionate about increasing mental health literacy and reducing mental health stigma among people of color.

@patientcitizens Instagram Live - August 2023
2023-08-02 12:30 - 13:00
The DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, is going live on Instagram! Come with your kidney questions and get answers from our expert.
Follow @patientcitizens on Instagram to be notified at the start of future live sessions!
View Recording

Velma Scantlebury, MD, served as a kidney surgeon for over 30 years, dedicating her life’s work to educating and raising awareness for the health disparities people in the Black community face from kidney disease. Born in Barbados, Dr. Scantlebury’s family moved to New York City when she was 15. She attended Long Island University on a full academic scholarship, obtaining a biology degree with a pre-med focus. Dr. Scantlebury then earned her medical degree from Columbia University, completed her residency in general surgery at Harlem Hospital, and finished her clinical fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh’s Transplantation Institute.
Today, Dr. Scantlebury is an esteemed lecturer and humanitarian, still working to eliminate health disparities and building the next generation of workforce professionals at the Delaware Health Equity Coalition in Wilmington, DE.

DPC Education Center Facebook Live - August 2023
2023-08-16 12:30 - 13:00
The DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, is going live on Facebook! Come with your kidney questions and get answers from our expert.
Follow Dialysis Patient Citizens on Facebook to be notified at the start of our live session!
View Recording

Velma Scantlebury, MD, served as a kidney surgeon for over 30 years, dedicating her life’s work to educating and raising awareness for the health disparities people in the Black community face from kidney disease. Born in Barbados, Dr. Scantlebury’s family moved to New York City when she was 15. She attended Long Island University on a full academic scholarship, obtaining a biology degree with a pre-med focus. Dr. Scantlebury then earned her medical degree from Columbia University, completed her residency in general surgery at Harlem Hospital, and finished her clinical fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh’s Transplantation Institute.
Today, Dr. Scantlebury is an esteemed lecturer and humanitarian, still working to eliminate health disparities and building the next generation of workforce professionals at the Delaware Health Equity Coalition in Wilmington, DE.

@patientcitizens Instagram Live - September 2023
2023-09-06 12:30 - 13:00
The DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, is going live on Instagram! Come with your kidney questions and get answers from our expert.
Follow @patientcitizens on Instagram to be notified at the start of future live sessions!
View the Recording:

Velma Scantlebury, MD, served as a kidney surgeon for over 30 years, dedicating her life’s work to educating and raising awareness for the health disparities people in the Black community face from kidney disease. Born in Barbados, Dr. Scantlebury’s family moved to New York City when she was 15. She attended Long Island University on a full academic scholarship, obtaining a biology degree with a pre-med focus. Dr. Scantlebury then earned her medical degree from Columbia University, completed her residency in general surgery at Harlem Hospital, and finished her clinical fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh’s Transplantation Institute.
Today, Dr. Scantlebury is an esteemed lecturer and humanitarian, still working to eliminate health disparities and building the next generation of workforce professionals at the Delaware Health Equity Coalition in Wilmington, DE.

DPC Education Center Facebook Live - September 2023
2023-09-20 12:30 - 13:00

Fibra: Tu Aliada en el Cuidado Renal (Fiber: Your Ally in Kidney Care)
2023-09-28
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Presentado por: María Eugenia Rodríguez-León, MS, RD, CSR
28 de septiembre de 2023
Durante esta sesión informativa, aprenderá:

Explicar los beneficios de la fibra
Ingesta diaria recomendada de fibra para adultos
Alimentos ricos en fibra como parte de la dieta renal

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María Eugenia Rodríguez-León es dietista registrada y especialista certificada en nutrición renal con 14 años de experiencia en el campo renal. Vive en Puerto Rico y es dueña de una práctica privada virtual donde trabaja con Hispanos que viven con ERC para ayudarlos a retrasar la progresión de la enfermedad renal. Ha trabajado con organizaciones locales y nacionales para educar a los Hispanos sobre nutrición y salud renal.
English
Print out the flyer: color | black and white
This presentation will be available in Spanish. Slides will be provided in both Spanish and English
Presented by: María Eugenia Rodríguez-León, MS, RD, CSR
September 28, 2023
During this informational session, you will learn:

Explain benefits of fiber
Recommended daily fiber intake for adults
Foods high in fiber as part of the kidney diet

Register to be notified when learning session is released: https://bit.ly/edcenterevents
Maria Eugenia Rodríguez-León is a registered dietitian and board certified renal nutrition specialist with 14 years of experience in the kidney space. She lives in Puerto Rico and owns a virtual private practice where she works with Spanish-speaking adults who live with CKD to help them slow kidney disease progression. She has worked with local and national organizations to educate Hispanics about nutrition and kidney health.
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@patientcitizens Instagram Live - October 2023
2023-10-04 12:30 - 13:00
The DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, is going live on Instagram! Come with your kidney questions and get answers from our expert.
Follow @patientcitizens on Instagram to be notified at the start of future live sessions!
View the Recording

Velma Scantlebury, MD, served as a kidney surgeon for over 30 years, dedicating her life’s work to educating and raising awareness for the health disparities people in the Black community face from kidney disease. Born in Barbados, Dr. Scantlebury’s family moved to New York City when she was 15. She attended Long Island University on a full academic scholarship, obtaining a biology degree with a pre-med focus. Dr. Scantlebury then earned her medical degree from Columbia University, completed her residency in general surgery at Harlem Hospital, and finished her clinical fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh’s Transplantation Institute.
Today, Dr. Scantlebury is an esteemed lecturer and humanitarian, still working to eliminate health disparities and building the next generation of workforce professionals at the Delaware Health Equity Coalition in Wilmington, DE.

Home Hemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis - What's the difference?
2023-10-11 12:30 - 13:00
The DPC Education Center, along with Fresenius Medical Care (FMC), is going Live on Instagram to speak with Kidney Care Advocate Joanne Smith, RN, about home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
Follow @patientcitizens on Instagram to be notified at the start of our live sessions!
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Joanne Smith, RN, 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.

DPC Education Center Facebook Live - October 2023
2023-10-25 12:30 - 13:00

@patientcitizens Instagram Live - November 2023
2023-11-01 12:30 - 13:00

A Renal Nutrition Guide from Kidney Nutrition Institute's Jessianna Saville
2023-11-02 13:30 - 14:30
The DPC Education Center is excited to go Live on Instagram with Jessianna Saville, MS, RDN, CSR, LD, CLT, founder of the Kidney Nutrition Institute, to discuss renal nutrition, renal diet Q&A, and demo a holiday recipe.
Follow @patientcitizens on Instagram to be notified at the start of our live sessions!
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Jessianna Saville, MS, RDN, CSR, LD, CLT is a registered dietitian, speaker, and blogger about renal nutrition at www.kidneynutritioninstitute.org. She has spent the last 10 years working specifically with people with kidney disease—both in dialysis and pre-dialysis. She currently works privately with clients to help them slow the progression of chronic kidney disease through nutritional modification and to understand the often confusing renal diet. She blogs about livable and lovable kidney-friendly food and renal-nutrition research. In her free time she plays with her 3 young children, loves to cook and try new plant-based recipes, and get as much outdoor sunshine as possible.
Download the Kidney-Friendly Thanksgiving Handout

@patientcitizens Instagram Live - December 2023
2023-12-06 12:30 - 13:00

Navegando la Etiqueta Nutricional para la Salud Renal (Navigating the Nutrition Label for Kidney Health)
2023-12-13 - 2023-12-14
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Presentado por: María Eugenia Rodríguez-León, MS, RD, CSR
14 de diciembre de 2023
Durante esta sesión informativa, aprenderá:

Aprende a leer los datos nutricionales
Mejora tu selección de alimentos según tus necesidades nutricionales específicas
Descifra los reclamos nutricionales en la etiqueta

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María Eugenia Rodríguez-León es dietista registrada y especialista certificada en nutrición renal con 14 años de experiencia en el campo renal. Vive en Puerto Rico y es dueña de una práctica privada virtual donde trabaja con Hispanos que viven con ERC para ayudarlos a retrasar la progresión de la enfermedad renal. Ha trabajado con organizaciones locales y nacionales para educar a los Hispanos sobre nutrición y salud renal.
English
Print out the flyer: color | black and white
This presentation will be available in Spanish. Slides will be provided in both Spanish and English
Presented by: María Eugenia Rodríguez-León, MS, RD, CSR
December 14, 2023
During this informational session, you will learn:

How to read the nutrition facts
Enhance your food choices according to your specific dietary needs
Decoding the nutrition claims on the label

Maria Eugenia Rodríguez-León is a registered dietitian and board certified renal nutrition specialist with 14 years of experience in the kidney space. She lives in Puerto Rico and owns a virtual private practice where she works with Spanish-speaking adults who live with CKD to help them slow kidney disease progression. She has worked with local and national organizations to educate Hispanics about nutrition and kidney health.
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@patientcitizens Instagram Live - January 2024
2024-01-03 12:30 - 13:00

@patientcitizens Instagram Live - February 2024
2024-02-07 12:30 - 13:00
The DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, is going live on Instagram! Come with your kidney questions and get answers from our expert.
Follow @patientcitizens on Instagram to be notified at the start of future live sessions!
Watch the Recording

Velma Scantlebury, MD, served as a kidney surgeon for over 30 years, dedicating her life’s work to educating and raising awareness for the health disparities people in the Black community face from kidney disease. Born in Barbados, Dr. Scantlebury’s family moved to New York City when she was 15. She attended Long Island University on a full academic scholarship, obtaining a biology degree with a pre-med focus. Dr. Scantlebury then earned her medical degree from Columbia University, completed her residency in general surgery at Harlem Hospital, and finished her clinical fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh’s Transplantation Institute.
Today, Dr. Scantlebury is an esteemed lecturer and humanitarian, still working to eliminate health disparities and building the next generation of workforce professionals at the Delaware Health Equity Coalition in Wilmington, DE.

How does a renal social worker provide support for dialysis and kidney transplant patients?
2024-02-28 12:30 - 13:00
The DPC Education Center is excited to go Live on Instagram with Elizabeth Jones, MSW, LCSW, a Clinical Social Worker for Nephrology and Transplant at Walter Reed National Medical Center. She will discuss how social workers provide support for dialysis and kidney transplant patients, with additional emphasis on supporting veterans.
Follow @patientcitizens on Instagram to be notified at the start of future live sessions!
View the Recording

@patientcitizens Instagram Live - March 2024
2024-03-06 12:30 - 13:00

DPC Education Center Facebook Live - March 2024
2024-03-20 12:30 - 13:00

@patientcitizens Instagram Live - April 2024
2024-04-03 12:30 - 13:00
The DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, is going live on Instagram! Come with your kidney questions and get answers from our expert.
Follow @patientcitizens on Instagram to be notified at the start of our live sessions!
View the Recording

Velma Scantlebury, MD, served as a kidney surgeon for over 30 years, dedicating her life’s work to educating and raising awareness for the health disparities people in the Black community face from kidney disease. Born in Barbados, Dr. Scantlebury’s family moved to New York City when she was 15. She attended Long Island University on a full academic scholarship, obtaining a biology degree with a pre-med focus. Dr. Scantlebury then earned her medical degree from Columbia University, completed her residency in general surgery at Harlem Hospital, and finished her clinical fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh’s Transplantation Institute.
Today, Dr. Scantlebury is an esteemed lecturer and humanitarian, still working to eliminate health disparities and building the next generation of workforce professionals at the Delaware Health Equity Coalition in Wilmington, DE.

DPC Education Center Facebook Live - April 2024
2024-04-17 12:30 - 13:00

DPC Education Center Facebook Live - May 2024
2024-05-15 12:30 - 13:00

@patientcitizens Instagram Live - May 2024
2024-05-22 12:30 - 13:00
The DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, is going live on Instagram! Come with your kidney questions and get answers from our expert. This event was rescheduled from May 1 due to technical difficulties – we hope you’ll join us!
Follow @patientcitizens on Instagram to be notified at the start of our live sessions!
View the Recording

Velma Scantlebury, MD, served as a kidney surgeon for over 30 years, dedicating her life’s work to educating and raising awareness for the health disparities people in the Black community face from kidney disease. Born in Barbados, Dr. Scantlebury’s family moved to New York City when she was 15. She attended Long Island University on a full academic scholarship, obtaining a biology degree with a pre-med focus. Dr. Scantlebury then earned her medical degree from Columbia University, completed her residency in general surgery at Harlem Hospital, and finished her clinical fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh’s Transplantation Institute.
Today, Dr. Scantlebury is an esteemed lecturer and humanitarian, still working to eliminate health disparities and building the next generation of workforce professionals at the Delaware Health Equity Coalition in Wilmington, DE.

@patientcitizens Instagram Live - June 2024
2024-06-05 12:30 - 13:00
The DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, is going live on Instagram! Come with your kidney questions and get answers from our expert. We hope you’ll join us!
Follow @patientcitizens on Instagram to be notified at the start of our live sessions!
View the Recording:

Velma Scantlebury, MD, served as a kidney surgeon for over 30 years, dedicating her life’s work to educating and raising awareness for the health disparities people in the Black community face from kidney disease. Born in Barbados, Dr. Scantlebury’s family moved to New York City when she was 15. She attended Long Island University on a full academic scholarship, obtaining a biology degree with a pre-med focus. Dr. Scantlebury then earned her medical degree from Columbia University, completed her residency in general surgery at Harlem Hospital, and finished her clinical fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh’s Transplantation Institute.
Today, Dr. Scantlebury is an esteemed lecturer and humanitarian, still working to eliminate health disparities and building the next generation of workforce professionals at the Delaware Health Equity Coalition in Wilmington, DE.

Consejos Esenciales para el Control del Fósforo en la Enfermedad Renal (Essential Tips for Phosphorus Control in Kidney Disease)
2024-06-26 09:00 - 09:30
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Presentado por: María Eugenia Rodríguez-León, MS, RD, CSR
26 de junio de 2024
Durante esta sesión informativa, aprenderá:

Explicar la importancia de mantener niveles óptimos de fósforo en pacientes con enfermedad renal para prevenir complicaciones como enfermedades cardiovasculares y desórdenes de hueso.
Ofrecer estrategias prácticas para implementar una dieta baja en fósforo.
Empoderar a los participantes con el conocimiento y las habilidades necesarias para adherirse a los atrapadores de fósforo.

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María Eugenia Rodríguez-León es dietista registrada y especialista certificada en nutrición renal con 15 años de experiencia en el campo renal. Vive en Puerto Rico y es dueña de una práctica privada virtual donde trabaja con Hispanos que viven con ERC para ayudarlos a retrasar la progresión de la enfermedad renal. Ha trabajado con organizaciones locales y nacionales para educar a los Hispanos sobre nutrición y salud renal.
English
Print out the flyer: color | black and white
This presentation will be available in Spanish. Slides will be provided in both Spanish and English
Presented by: María Eugenia Rodríguez-León, MS, RD, CSR
June 26, 2024
During this informational session, you will learn:

Explain the importance of maintaining optimal phosphorus levels in kidney disease patients to prevent complications such as cardiovascular disease and bone disorders.
Provide practical guidance on how to implement a low-phosphorus diet
Empower participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to adhere to phosphate binders

Maria Eugenia Rodríguez-León is a registered dietitian and board certified renal nutrition specialist with 15 years of experience in the kidney space. She lives in Puerto Rico and owns a virtual private practice where she works with Spanish-speaking adults who live with CKD to help them slow kidney disease progression. She has worked with local and national organizations to educate Hispanics about nutrition and kidney health.
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What Are You Eating?
2024-06-26 12:30 - 13:00
The DPC Education Center is excited to go Live on Instagram with Fanny Sung Whelan, MS, RDN, LDN, to talk about what you’re eating as a kidney patient and answer questions about the renal diet.
Follow @patientcitizens on Instagram to be notified at the start of our live sessions!
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Fanny Sung Whelan, MS, RDN, LDN is a registered dietitian who has worked with people with all stages of kidney disease since 2011, from pre-dialysis to dialysis to transplant. Her specialty is with kidney patients who are receiving home therapies. She is also the Resident RD for Camp Okawehna, which is a week-long summer camp experience for children living with kidney disease. She enjoys hiking, gardening, tending to her many houseplants, and cooking in her spare time.
