Dialysis Patient Citizens Education Center

The Nuts and Bolts of becoming a Transplant Patient
2018-07-26 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Presented by Dr. Keith Melancon, Director of the George Washington Transplant Institute
This Program will help you:

Learn what it means to be on the transplant list;
Understand the transplant process from start to finish;
Dispel the myths of what is or is not involved;
Learn tips for to help you succeed in the process.

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About the Presenter:
Dr. Melancon is currently the Director of the George Washington Transplant Institute and the Medical Director of The Ron and Joy Paul Kidney Center at George Washington University Medical School. Dr. Melancon is a Professor of Surgery whose specialties include kidney, pancreas and liver transplantation as well as laparoscopic kidney donor nephrectomy. His research interests have centered upon increasing access to health care for minority patients, particularly in the field of organ transplantation. Dr. Melancon has spent his career trying to improve outcomes for the hardest to transplant patients and therefore has been an advocate for ABO incompatible organ transplantation, paired kidney exchanges, and immune system desensitization strategies. Recently Dr. Melancon and his team were the first ever to perform a fully ABO incompatible deceased donor kidney transplantation as well as a fully ABO incompatible living donor kidney transplantation in an individual with HIV infection. Dr. Melancon hopes that with novel immunosuppression protocols that organ transplants will begin to last for the life time of the patient and that true transplant tolerance can be achieved in the near future.

Understanding and Managing Chronic Pain
2018-06-28 15:00 - 16:00
Presented by: David Spero, RN
In some studies, over 70% of people with CKD report chronic pain. If you are one of the 70%, or if you take care of them, this program will give you medical and non-medical ways to understand, reduce, and manage chronic pain. You may not eliminate it completely, but you can make pain a much smaller part of your life!
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The Emotional Ride of the Transplant Process
2018-05-24 14:00 - 15:00
Presented by: Dr. Jody Jones, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Transplant Psychologist
Dr. Jones has worked with patients at all stages of the transplant process and can help you make sense of the range of emotions you might be feeling.
About This Presentation:

Learn how to deal a potentially long wait for an organ, and how you can mentally yourself for when you do receive a transplant.
Learn how to manage your fears about the process, but also managing your expectations, while waiting for a kidney and living with a transplant.

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A Livable, Lovable Approach to Kidney Disease Nutrition
2018-04-26 15:00 - 16:00
Presented by: Jessiana Saville, M.S., R.D., C.S.R., L.D. owner of KidneyGrub.com
During the webinar the following points will be covered:

Why all the information on kidney disease and diet is so conflicting
Slow progression of kidney disease with nutrition
Prevent complications of kidney disease with nutrition
Tips and tricks to make your diet livable and lovable

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Sepsis and Kidney Disease
2018-03-22 15:00 - 16:00
Presented by: Sharon Hanson, M.N., R.N., C.C.R.N
Sepsis Alliance with guest Stacy Slater
Just over half of Americans have ever heard of sepsis. Learn about this often preventable and treatable condition to help save a life. The presentation not only will educate you on the signs and symptoms of sepsis, but aims to engage and connect on a personal level for those with kidney disease. Sepsis is an extreme response to an infection. It is life threatening and, without the right treatment, can cause organ failure, amputation, and death. More than 1.6 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with sepsis every year – that’s one person every 20 seconds. Thousands of lives can be saved each year by simply raising awareness of its symptoms. Early recognition and treatment are key.
Learning outcomes:
At the end of the session, the attendee should be able to:

Describe what is sepsis
Recognize the early warning signs of sepsis
Discuss the relationship of sepsis and kidney disease
Identify ways you can prevent sepsis
Explain what to do if you think you or a loved one has sepsis

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Advocacy 101
2018-01-25 14:00 - 15:00
Presented by DPC’s Megan Beveridge-Hashbarger and Mike Guffey
It is critical for ESRD and CKD patients to be active political advocates for issues that affect their care. Hear from Dialysis Patient Citizens’ Congressional Relations Director, Megan Beveridge Hashbarger and DPC Board Member, Transplant recipient and patient advocate Mike Guffey discuss the basics of political advocacy and how you can get involved.
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