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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. 

Any NephU member can request a presentation for their region or organization at no charge.

Featured Events

Events

Major Depressive Disorder In Chronic Kidney Disease

A joint virtual live event for NephU & PsychU members in Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas, and Arkansas. In this virtual live event, Sean George, PA-C, MHS and Laura Anguiano, PhD, discuss the high prevalence of major depressive disorder (MDD) among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Major depressive disorder affects […]

The Importance Of Population Health: A Focus On Chronic Kidney Disease

Population health provides an opportunity for health care systems, agencies, and organizations to work together in order to improve the health outcomes of the communities they serve. Some definitions of population health emphasize outcomes, some focus on measurement, and others emphasize accountability. Chronic kidney disease in the United States places a high burden upon society and health systems. Given its uneven distribution across populations and that the disease is largely preventable, chronic kidney disease is an important focus for population health. Drs Mary Reich Cooper, Tara McKinley, and Joseph Cirrincione will discuss population health with a focus on chronic kidney disease.

The Importance Of Population Health: A Focus On Chronic Kidney Disease

Population health provides an opportunity for health care systems, agencies, and organizations to work together in order to improve the health outcomes of the communities they serve. Some definitions of population health emphasize outcomes, some focus on measurement, and others emphasize accountability. Chronic kidney disease in the United States places a high burden upon society and health systems. Given its uneven distribution across populations and that the disease is largely preventable, chronic kidney disease is an important focus for population health. Drs Mary Reich Cooper, Tara McKinley, and Joseph Cirrincione will discuss population health with a focus on chronic kidney disease.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.