Fall 2021 Living with Kidney Disease and Transplantation - Chicago Central

10 West 35th Street,Chicago IL 60616

30 October, 2021

Description

A comprehensive seminar aimed at educating the community, and offer support to those affected by kidney disease and transplantation. We are excited to bring you our educational program back in person and virtually ! Living with Kidney Disease and Transplantation is a comprehensive seminar that aims to educate attendees, and offer support to those affected by or at risk for kidney disease, individuals on dialysis, people waiting for a kidney transplant and those who have already been transplanted, along with their family members and caregivers. In this seminar, you will hear from experts discuss current kidney health topics such as: Advocating for oneself when receiving care Offer support for caregivers who care for someone with CKDNutrition and boosting your immune system Early detection of kidney diseaseAging and kidney diseaseAdditionally, there will be a moderated panel in which patients are given the opportunity to share their experiences confronting kidney disease, and answer questions from the audience. We hope you will join us in the upcoming Living with Kidney Disease and Transplantation in person or virtually. The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois improves the health and well-being of people at risk for or affected by kidney disease through prevention, education and empowerment.   The NKFI is a lifeline for all people affected by kidney disease. As pioneers of scientific research and innovation, the NKFI focuses on the whole patient through the lens of kidney health. Relentless in our work, we improve lives through action, education and accelerating change.