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American Kidney Fund to host monthly webinars for patients, caregivers

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The American Kidney Fund has launched a monthly series of free, live, one-hour webinars for kidney patients and caregivers. Each month, experts will share practical knowledge and advice on a range of topics. Advance registration is required to participate. Register and watch previous webinars at  www.KidneyFund.org/training/webinars

The series kicked off March 29 with “Chronic kidney disease: a general overview and keys for successful management.” Dr. Orlando Gutiérrez, a nephrologist and AKF’s Chair of Medical Affairs, covered the stages of kidney chronic kidney disease, dialysis treatment options and how to get a kidney transplant. The webinar included a 15-minute question and answer session.

The next two webinars in the series will take place in April and May, with additional webinars coming each month:

• Tuesday, April 26 at 1:00 p.m. ET: “I need a kidney transplant. Am I covered now? What about in the future?” Led by kidney transplant experts from the University of Michigan Transplant Center, this webinar will explain what transplant costs are covered by private insurance and Medicare, health insurance considerations for post-transplant, how to qualify for the transplant list and how to keep a transplanted kidney healthy.
• Tuesday, May 17 at 1:00 p.m. ET: “Living with chronic kidney disease: The ups, downs and all arounds.” Led by Dr. Tiffany Washington from the University of Georgia’s School of Social Work, this webinar will help patients manage the emotional and social aspects of living with chronic kidney disease. Dr. Washington will discuss resources to help patients stay healthy psychologically.