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Attend live and virtual events that provide a platform for education and collaborative discussion about the management of kidney disease and strategies to improve kidney health. 

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Cooking Demo: Dietary Considerations for Patients with IgA Nephropathy

Webinar January 8, 2025 from 12:00 pm

Registered Dietitian Lauren Levy and Kidney-Friendly Chef Anthony Valentine come together to bring their expertise in nutrition and IgAN, including discussing the basics of nutritional concepts – such as sodium and protein –  in patients with IgAN.Read More

The Four-Hit Hypothesis & The Role Of APRIL In IgA Nephropathy

Webinar December 20 from 12:00 pm

The goal of this webinar is to provide a detailed overview of the Four-Hit hypothesis as well as explain the role of APRIL in disease pathogenesis.Read More

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Patient Empowerment Series | Patients With Kidney Disease: The Role Of Patients In Improving Care

Virtual Live Event February 9 from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm EST

Most improvements in health care outcomes are attributed to clinical, operational, or financial process changes. However, patients can also play a considerable role in improving their care. Listen in as we explore patient empowerment and shared decision-making concepts, specific to patients suffering from kidney disease. By recognizing the potential benefit of empowered patients, it shifts the balance of care from the hospital and clinician to the community and patient – giving kidney patients a voice and control to improve outcomes!

Cultural Competence In Health Care: Laying The Foundation

Webinar February 18 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm EST

Delivering high-quality and equitable care to an increasingly diverse population is a challenge faced by individual healthcare providers and healthcare systems. Cultural competence has been described as an approach to reduce disparities and improve healthcare quality within the healthcare system. But what exactly is cultural competence?

Cultural Competence In Health Care: Laying The Foundation

Webinar February 18 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm EST

Delivering high-quality and equitable care to an increasingly diverse population is a challenge faced by individual healthcare providers and healthcare systems. Cultural competence has been described as an approach to reduce disparities and improve healthcare quality within the healthcare system. But what exactly is cultural competence?

Motivational Interviewing In Chronic Kidney Disease

Virtual Live Event February 18 from 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm EST

Patient empowerment is an important concept in the care of patients with chronic kidney disease. This presentation discusses the foundational aspects of motivational interviewing, basic counseling techniques, and the importance of this collaborative counseling method in this population. By communicating and empowering patients, many outcomes have been shown to improve in chronic kidney disease.

Patient Empowerment Series | Patient Empowerment In The Age Of Technology

Virtual Live Event February 23 from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm EST

With the advancement of technology throughout the 21st century, we have seen a growing role for the utilization of information technology applied to health and health care. Health information technology (HIT),including HIT used by patients, can play an important role in patient empowerment by creating new opportunities for patients and families to participate actively in their care management. In the Nephrology setting, HIT can help patients with chronic kidney disease be informed, engaged, committed, and collaborative in managing their health and care.

Addressing Racial Disparities In Healthcare For Black Americans: Bridging The Gap & Changing The Trajectory

Webinar February 24 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm EST

Please join us for this timely discussion honoring Black History Month with three speakers on the topic of racial disparities in the provision of healthcare in the Black American community. Harriett Washington, Dr. William Lawson, and Dr. David Smith will discuss the issues facing the Black community arising from decades of systemic inequality.

Addressing Racial Disparities In Healthcare For Black Americans: Bridging The Gap & Changing The Trajectory

Webinar February 24 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm EST

Please join us for this timely discussion honoring Black History Month with three speakers on the topic of racial disparities in the provision of healthcare in the Black American community. Harriet Washington, Dr. William Lawson, and Dr. David Smith will discuss the issues facing the Black community arising from decades of systemic inequality.

Supporting Organization Spotlight: IgA Nephropathy Foundation

Webinar February 25 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm EST

As Rare Disease Day is February 28th, the NephU community would like to raise awareness about IgA Nephropathy, a rare kidney disease. NephU will spotlight one of their newest Supporting Organizations: The IgA Nephropathy (IgAN) Foundation.

Supporting Organization Spotlight: IgA Nephropathy Foundation

Webinar February 25 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm EST

As Rare Disease Day is February 28th, the NephU community would like to raise awareness about IgA Nephropathy, a rare kidney disease. NephU will spotlight one of their newest Supporting Organizations: The IgA Nephropathy (IgAN) Foundation.

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