Cuidando mis huesos (Taking care of your bones)
2022-09-22
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Esta presentación estará disponible en español e inglés.
Presentado por: María Eugenia Rodríguez-León, MS, RD, CSR
22 de septiembre de 2022
Durante esta sesión informativa, aprenderá:

¿Qué ocurre con los huesos cuando los riñones no funcionan bien?
Conoce sobre fósforo, calcio, PTH y vitamina D
¿Cómo mi patrón de alimentación protege mis huesos?

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María Eugenia Rodríguez-León es dietista registrada y especialista certificada en nutrición renal con 13 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.
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This presentation will be available in both Spanish and English
Presented by: María Eugenia Rodríguez-León, MS, RD, CSR
September 22, 2022
During this informational session, you will learn:

What happens to bones when kidneys are not working well?
Learn about phosphorus, calcium, PTH and vitamin D
How can my meal pattern protect my bones?

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Maria Eugenia Rodríguez-León is a registered dietitian and board certified renal nutrition specialist with 13 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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Searching for a Living Kidney Donor
2022-10-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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Presented by Harvey Mysel, a two-time kidney transplant recipient, both from living donors.
October 20, 2022
2:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm CT, 12:00 pm MT, 11:00 am PT
During this informational session, you will learn:

How to develop your story
How to tell your story
How to get others to share your story

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Harvey Mysel is a two-time kidney transplant recipient. After proactively managing an inherited kidney condition, PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) for over 20 years he was fortunate that his wife Amy was a compatible donor. As a result of what Harvey learning he started, LKDN a non-profit 501(c)3 organization established in 2007. LKDN primary mission is to educate people in need of a kidney transplant about living kidney donation and help them communicate their need to family members and friends. LKDN also has programs that educates the public about the need for living kidney donors.
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How to be a Successful Home Patient
2022-11-17 14:00 - 15:00
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Presented by Vanessa Evans and Lacye Trevino
November 17, 2022
2:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm CT, 12:00 pm MT, 11:00 am PT
During this information session, you will learn:

Tips and trick for storing your supplies
What questions should you ask your team
The importance of routine and organization and how to help yourself succeed

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Vanessa Evans has been on dialysis for over 23 years. She is the Senior Manager of Advocacy and Communities for Fresenius Medical Care. A passionate advocate for the last 14 years, Vanessa does not let her diagnosis slow her down. She holds a Master’s degree from Emerson College and a BA in Political Science from University of Massachusetts’s, Amherst. She has presented for many organizations including: NKF, PCORI, ANNA, AAKP, FDA and HHS. She is considered an expert in patient experience and engagement.
Layce Trevino is a care partner to her husband, Sam Trevino. She enjoys road trips, live music, hanging with friends, and is a living kidney donor.
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Post-Election Recap
2022-12-15 14:00 - 15:00
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Presented by Mitch Vakerics, Managing Director, and Erin Graefe Dorton, Senior Advisor, of Prime Policy Group
December 15, 2022
2:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm CT, 12:00 pm MT, 11:00 am PT
This presentation by our colleagues at Prime Policy Group will give an overview of recently passed policies regarding kidney disease, the 2022 midterm elections, as well as predictions for the 118th Congress.
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Mitch Vakerics, a Managing Director at Prime Policy Group, has been a prominent leader in shaping healthcare policy in Washington, DC for over 15 years. After serving as a trusted adviser to several members of Congress, Mitch provides policy and political acumen on healthcare matters and helps clients craft and execute their government affairs strategies.
Erin Graefe Dorton, a Senior Advisor at Prime Policy Group, represents a diverse portfolio of issues for clients including appropriations and federal representation of state and local governments. She has an extensive network of Capitol Hill relationships, notably with the House Democratic Leadership. For over 14 years, Erin worked one-on-one with Members of the House Democratic Leadership and their staff, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, and Majority Whip Jim Clyburn.
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Exploring the Psychological Impact of Living with Kidney Disease from a Therapist’s Personal Journey
2023-01-26 14:00 - 15:00
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Presented by Gabriel Cooper, PhD, LMFT
January 26, 2023
2:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm CT, 12:00 pm MT, 11:00 am PT
During this informative session, you will learn about:

The overlooked mental, relational, and emotional dimensions of living with kidney issues
Challenges of CKD through transplant (kidney/pancreas) from the experience of a 30-something professional

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Gabriel Cooper is a kidney/pancreas recipient and psychotherapist in California. After decades of navigating both type-1 diabetes and kidney disease, he has dedicated to passing on the gift of his transplant to professionally supporting other kidney patients. He recently earned his postgraduate degree from Cambridge University and opened a long-term therapy practice specializing in chronic illnesses, anxiety, and the LGBTQ community.
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What Do Dialysis Patients Need to Know About Emergency Preparedness?
2023-02-23 14:00 - 15:00
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Presented by Danielle Daley, MBA, CPHQ; Julia Dettmann, BSW; Michelle Prager, MSW, LSW; and Nealand Lewis, PMP, PhD, PSAE, MPM, M.A.Ed., MBA, CICA
February 23, 2023
2:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm CT, 12:00 pm MT, 11:00 am PT
Emergency preparedness is essential for patients to ensure continuity of their care. It is important for people on dialysis to plan ahead for emergencies and disasters in order to stay safe. This webinar provides information that will help dialysis patients understand:

Types of emergent events
How travel can impact care
What to ask your team
What supplies may be needed
Benefits of home dialysis
Patient personal experience

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Danielle Daley, MBA, CPHQ is an Executive Director in the IPRO ESRD Network Program, with over two decades of experience implementing innovative programs to ensure that patients receive appropriate, timely, and equitable care. Ms. Daley leads a team of social workers aimed at improving experience of care for individuals with renal failure. Additionally, she fosters collaborations with dialysis providers, state health departments, transportation agencies, office of emergency management, and healthcare coalitions to develop and implement emergency preparedness plans that support access to care for dialysis patients.
Julia Dettmann, BSW is the ESRD Network Program Emergency Lead and Patient Services Coordinator. Ms. Dettmann works with a team of social workers to process grievances, ensure access to care and coach facilities on working through behavioral challenges. Ms. Dettmann has a background in working with individuals with mental health and substance use.
Michelle Prager, MSW, LSW currently the project lead quality improvement lead for home modalities in the IPRO ESRD Network Program. Ms. Prager has ten years of dialysis experience with four of those years in Social Work and six as a Facility Administrator.
Nealand Lewis, PMP, PhD, PSAE, MPM, M.A.Ed., MBA, CICA experienced kidney failure in 2010 and has been both a home hemodialysis and in-center patient. Mr. Lewis is a member of the IPRO ESRD Network of the South Atlantic Medical Review Board, Patient Facility Representative Alliance, and ESRD National Coordinating Center Affinity Group serving as a subject matter expert and quality improvement champion. In addition to his work in the ESRD Community, Mr. Lewis has been guest speaker at numerous community and private events held throughout the U.S, Europe and Canada. His key areas of focus have been Project Management, Professional Development, Human Interaction, and Effective Communication Skills.
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Calorias para perder, mantener o ganar peso (Calories for losing, maintaining or gaining weight)
2023-03-23
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Presentado por: María Eugenia Rodríguez-León, MS, RD, CSR
23 de marzo de 2023
Durante esta sesión informativa, aprenderá:

Describir de dónde vienen las calorías
Explicar cuántas calorías necesitas
Enumerar estrategias para que alcances tu meta

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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
March 23, 2023
During this informational session, you will learn:

Describe where do calories come from
Explain how many calories do you need
Discuss strategies to achieve your goal

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 on Instagram Live!
2023-04-17 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 session!
April 17, 2023
12:30 pm ET, 11:30 am CT, 10:30 am MT, 9:30 am PT
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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.

@patientcitizens Instagram Live - May 2023
2023-05-08 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 session!
May 8, 2023
12:30 pm ET, 11:30 am CT, 10:30 am MT, 9:30 am PT
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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 - May 2023
2023-05-24 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!
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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.

@patientcitizens Instagram Live - June 2023
2023-06-07 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 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 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!
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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.

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

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

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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!
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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 - 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!
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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.

@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
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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
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.
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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.
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@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
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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
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.
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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.
