DPC Education Center Roundtable Talk - December 2025
2025-12-03 16:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
Join the DPC Education Center for our new monthly Roundtable Talk series. In December, Dr. Scantlebury will be joined by Joanne Smith, RN, a Kidney Care Advocate with Fresenius and member of the Ed Center Advisory Council, to discuss treatment options.
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DPC Education Center Facebook Live - December 2025
2025-12-17 16:00 - 16:30
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.
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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 - January 2026
2026-01-21 16:00 - 16:30
Happy New Year and welcome back to Kidney Questions for the Doctor! The DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, is going live on Facebook to answer your kidney questions! Tune in to get answers from our expert.
Follow Dialysis Patient Citizens on Facebook to be notified at the start of our live session!
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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 Roundtable Talk - January 2026
2026-01-28 16:00 - 16:30
Join us for our next Roundtable Discussion on January 28 at 4:00 PM ET, where we’ll dive into what to expect from our upcoming fly-in, with the application deadline closing at the end of that week. Hear from DPC partners, staff, and board member Ken Stephens, who will share how his early involvement with DPC and first steps into kidney advocacy led to a powerful relationship with his representative—now the Speaker of the House. Don’t miss this chance to learn more about the fly-in application process, get inspired, and prepare to make your voice heard.
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DPC Education Center Roundtable Talk - February 2026
2026-02-11 16:00 - 16:30
Join us for our next roundtable discussion hosted by the DPC Education Center. Dr. Velma Scantlebury will be joined by Dr. Clive Callender, nephrologist and Professor of Surgery at Howard University College of Medicine, for an engaging and insightful conversation.
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DPC Education Center Facebook Live - February 2026
2026-02-18 16:00 - 16:30
The DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, is going live on Facebook to answer your kidney questions! Tune in to get answers from our expert.
Follow Dialysis Patient Citizens on Facebook to be notified at the start of our live session!
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DPC Education Center Roundtable Talk - March 2026
2026-03-12 16:00 - 16:30
In recognition of Women’s History Month, the DPC Education Center will host a special roundtable featuring guest speakers from the DPC Board. These inspiring female leaders will share their lived experiences, advocacy journeys, and explore the impact they’ve made advancing education, equity, and change within the kidney community.
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DPC Education Center Facebook Live - March 2026
2026-03-25 16:00 - 16:30
The DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, is going live on Facebook to answer your kidney questions! Tune in to get answers from our expert.
Follow Dialysis Patient Citizens on Facebook to be notified at the start of our live session!
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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 Roundtable Talk - April 2026
2026-04-01 16:00 - 16:30
Join us this April in honor of National Donate Life Month for our roundtable discussion, “Perspectives on the Gift of Life.” Featuring guest speakers Colleen Brand and Talia Giordano from Gift of Life, this conversation will explore community education, donor awareness, and support for the transplant community.
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DPC Education Center Facebook Live - April 2026
2026-04-15 16:00 - 16:30

DPC Education Center Roundtable Talk - May 2026
2026-05-07 16:00 - 16:30
Join us for our next roundtable discussion honoring mothers!
DPC staff and patient ambassadors Kristal Higgins and Cameron Lillie-Liberto will explore the journey of motherhood on dialysis, the impact of a mother’s support for a dialysis patient, and the ESRD journey from a mother’s perspective.
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DPC Education Center Facebook Live - May 2026
2026-05-20 16:00 - 16:30

DPC Education Center Roundtable Talk - June 2026
2026-06-03 16:00 - 16:30
Join the DPC Education Center’s June Roundtable Talk for a special discussion in honor of Father’s Day!
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DPC Education Center Facebook Live - June 2026
2026-06-17 16:00 - 16:30

DPC Education Center Roundtable Talk - July 2026
2026-07-08 15:00 - 15:30
Join the DPC Education Center’s July Roundtable Talk for a special discussion in in recognition of the July 26 anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA in Action: Protecting Rights and Expanding Opportunities for Kidney Patients
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DPC Education Center Facebook Live - July 2026
2026-07-15 16:00 - 16:30
The DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, is going live on Facebook to answer your kidney questions! Tune in to get answers from our expert.
Follow Dialysis Patient Citizens on Facebook to be notified at the start of our live session!
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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 Roundtable Talk - August 2026
2026-08-05 16:00 - 16:30
Join the DPC Education Center’s August Roundtable Talk for an insightful conversation in honor of National Wellness month. The DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, will be joined by several renal patients to discuss managing their journeys and continuing to live well no matter your renal journey.
Wednesday, August 5th, 4pm ET, 3pm CT, 2pm MT, 1pm PT
Join the conversation on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86542909141

DPC Education Center Facebook Live - August 2026
2026-08-19 16:00 - 16:30
The DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, is going live on Facebook to answer your kidney questions! Tune in to get answers from our expert.
Follow Dialysis Patient Citizens on Facebook to be notified at the start of our live session!
Wednesday, August 19th @ 4:00pm ET, 3:00pm CT, 2:00pm MT, 1:00pm PT
RSVP for a reminder the day of the event: https://www.dpcedcenter.org/news-events/events/signup/
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.
