November 10 – 14, 2020 • 10:00am-2:00pm PT
RSN’s 27th Annual Patient Education Meeting is now virtual and national!
Join us for five educational and hope-filled days.
Hope Week RSN's National Online Patient Meeting
For 27 years RSN has presented the Annual Patient Education meeting at no charge to people who have kidney disease and their families. This year the meeting is a national, virtual event and we have expanded to five days. Each day will focus on a specific disease or treatment for kidney disease. Speakers will include healthcare professionals and people who have learned to live and thrive in spite of having kidney disease. Join us!
Topics are subject to change. There are no fees to attend but registration is required. To see the full agenda, click the “Learn More About the Topics” button below each date.
Tuesday, Nov. 10
Focus on Chronic Kidney Disease
Opening Day Entertainment: Carla Ulbrich, The Singing Patient
How to Understand Kidney Stones and What You Can Do to Prevent Them: Dr. Gary Curhan
Delaying the Progression of Kidney Disease: Dr. Dugan Maddux and Dr. Jennifer Finch
The CKD Diet – What to Know Based on New Science: Dr. Kam Kalantar
How to Get the Most Out of Your Telehealth Visit: Dr. Mahesh Krishnan
Interactive Group Game
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Focus on Dialysis
Tim Atkins’ Inspiring Story
Stop the Itching: Dr. Geoffrey Block
The Ins and Out of Home Dialysis: Dr. Dinesh Chatoth
How to Get the Most out of Your Doctor Visit: Doug Johnson, MD
Innovations in Dialysis Care: Jonathan Himmelfarb, MD
Thursday, Nov. 12
Focus on Kidney Transplantation
Mandy Trolinger’s Inspiring Journey
Getting Listed for a Kidney What You Need to Do & Know: Ben Hippen, MD
Psychosocial issues of kidney transplant: Angela Body, LCSW
Weight Loss and Kidney Transplant: Lubna Abkany, RD
Advancements in Kidney Transplantation: Rafael Villicana, MD
Interactive Group Game
Friday, Nov. 13
Focus on All Stages of Care
Entertainment by Carla Ulbrich, The Singing Patient
Understanding Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans: Kathy Lester
How to Work Through Stress and Anxiety: Mary Beth Callahan, LCSW
Public Policy and Kidney Disease for 2021: Rob Blaser
Answers to Question You Were Afraid to Ask: Group Discussion
Saturday, Nov. 14
Focus on Parents of Children Who Have Kidney Disease
Motivational Speaker: RSN Founder and President Lori Hartwell
Preparing Your Child To Transition to Adulthood: Maria Ferris, MD
Top Medical Issues For Youth with Kidney Disease: Elaine Kamil, MD
10 things to help your child adjust to care: Helen Currier
How To Maintain a Balanced Family Environment Parent Expert Panel: Moderated by Charlene Lafontant
About the Speakers
Hope Week speakers include healthcare professionals and people who have learned to live and thrive in spite of having kidney disease.
Thank you to our Hope Week Sponsors
