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We host monthly events on a variety of education topics for dialysis patients, family members, and dialysis provider staff.

Thank you for your interest in our education events! Please indicate month's events you'd like to RSVP for. Instructions for joining specific events will be emailed 1 week in advance.

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Past Events

Cuidando mis huesos (Taking care of your bones)

September 22, 2022

Understanding Your Kidney Related Labs

August 25, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Navigating a Renal Diet: Decoding the Mystery

July 28, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Getting to Know Your High Blood Pressure

June 23, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

From Survive to Thrive: Tips for living well with a chronic illness

May 26, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

The Basics of Home Dialysis

April 28, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Effective Communication with Your Health Care Team

March 24, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Fistulas and Grafts: The Basics

February 24, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Resilience and Self-Care During Stressful Times

January 27, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Home for the Holidays

December 16, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Medigap – Is It For Me?

November 30, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Update on the COVID-19 Vaccines

September 23, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

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What Is Kidney Disease?

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Understanding the Impact of Phosphorus in Renal Patients May 1, 2024
DPC Raises Alarm on Health Workforce Shortages April 26, 2024
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Dialysis Patient Citizens - May LIVE events!

Join us May 2024 for 2 LIVE events on Instagram and Facebook!

- Wednesday May 15th @ 12:30pm EST: Facebook LIVE - Kidney Questions for the Doctor
- RESCHEDULED Wednesday May 22nd @ 12:30pm EST: Instagram LIVE - Kidney Questions for the Doctor

These events are free and open to all. Please RSVP below to receive information on how to join.

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Join DPC's Kidney Chat! April 9th @ 2pm

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Dialysis Patient Citizens on Facebook Live!

Join us on Thursday, May 25th at 12:30 PM Eastern on Facebook Live! The event is free and open to all. Please RSVP below to receive information on how to join.

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@patientcitizens Instagram Live: Kidney Questions for the Doctor

Join us on MONDAY, April 17th at 12:30 PM Eastern on Instagram Live! The Q&A session is free and open to all. Please RSVP below to receive information on how to join.

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Reserva tu espacio para el próximo Seminario Educativo en Línea (RSVP for our Next Learning Session): Calorias para perder, mantener o ganar peso (Calories for losing, maintaining or gaining weight)

Join us on Thursday, March 23 for our webinar on Taking Care of Your Bones. The webinar is free and open to all. Please register below to be notified when learning session is released. THIS WEBINAR WILL BE AVAILABLE IN SPANISH WITH SLIDES IN BOTH SPANISH AND ENGLISH.

Acompañanos el jueves, 23 de marzo. Este seminario en línea es gratis y está abierto a todo las personas. Regístrate para notificarte cuando esté lista la sesión educativa.

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RSVP For Our Next Education Webinar: Update on the COVID-19 Vaccines

Join us on THURSDAY, September 23rd at 2:00 PM Eastern. The webinar is free and open to all. Please RSVP below to receive information on how to join.

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