Dialysis Patient Citizens Education Center

@patientcitizens Instagram Live - December 2023
2023-12-06 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 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.

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.
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
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.

@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!
View the Recording

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.

Discussion on Phosphorus - Instagram Live
2024-07-17 12:30 - 13:00
The DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, is going Live on Instagram for a special event with DPC Board President Andrew Conkling and Board Member Quiana Bishop. They will be discussing phosphorus and its impact on renal patients, as well as answering patient questions.
Follow @patientcitizens on Instagram to be notified at the start of our live sessions!
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@patientcitizens Instagram Live - August 2024
2024-08-07 12:30 - 13:00

@patientcitizens Instagram Live - September 2024
2024-09-04 12:30 - 13:00

DPC Education Center Facebook Live - September 2024
2024-09-18 12:30 - 13:00

@patientcitizens Instagram Live - October 2024
2024-10-02 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. 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.

DPC Education Center Facebook Live - October 2024
2024-10-16 12:30 - 13:00

Optimizando la Dieta Renal con Frutas y Vegetales (Optimizing the Renal Diet with Fruits and Vegetables)
2024-10-23
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Presentado por: María Eugenia Rodríguez-León, MS, RD, CSR
23 de octubre de 2024
Durante esta sesión informativa, aprenderá:

Repasar la importancia de consumir suficientes frutas y vegetales como parte de la dieta renal.
Explorar alternativas frescas, enlatadas y congeladas de frutas y vegetales.
Discutir estrategias para incorporar más frutas y vegetales en tu dieta.

Ver la grabación:

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
October 23, 2024
During this informational session, you will:

Review the importance of eating enough fruits and vegetables as part of a kidney-friendly diet.
Explore fresh, canned and frozen fruit and vegetables alternatives.
Discuss strategies to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet.

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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DPC Education Center Facebook Live - November 2024
2024-11-20 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.

@patientcitizens Instagram Live - December 2024
2024-12-04 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. We hope you’ll join us!
Follow @patientcitizens on Instagram to be notified at the start of our live sessions!
View the Recording:

DPC Education Center Facebook Live - January 2025
2025-01-15 12:30 - 13:00

@patientcitizens Instagram Live - February 2025
2025-02-05 12:30 - 13:00

DPC Education Center Facebook Live - February 2025
2025-02-19 12:30 - 13:00

The Kidney Transplant Process: Before and After
2025-03-05 12:30 - 13:00
The DPC Education Center’s Healthcare Consultant, Dr. Scantlebury, is going live on Instagram for a special event! Join for a discussion between patient and provider on the kidney transplant process.
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 - March 2025
2025-03-19 12:30 - 13:00

Our Journeys: Discussing Patient Journeys with Kidney Disease
2025-03-26 16:00 - 16:30
The DPC Education Center is going live on Instagram for a special event! Join for a discussion with patients on their individual journeys with kidney disease.
Follow @patientcitizens on Instagram to be notified at the start of our live sessions!
View the Recording

DPC Education Center Facebook Live - April 2025
2025-04-16 16:00 - 16:30
