The online meet-up will feature living donor and/or transplant recipient speakers, who will share their donation story and challenges of life after a transplant. There will also be an open mic for questions at the end of the presentation.
Check back later for more details about the speakers for the evening.
The program is free but registration is needed to connect the night of the program.
This meeting will feature Sue F., a 30-year kidney recipient and her living donor and brother, Jim. They will share their donation stories and the challenges of life after transplant.
The program will also provide information on how to advocate for living organ donation and promote awareness of the need for organ donation. At the end, there will be an ‘open mic’ opportunity for people to share their thoughts or ask questions facilitated by Jeff Klister, Clinical expert from Aurora – St. Luke’s Transplant program.
The program is free but registration is needed to connect the night of the program.
Did you know that:
If you get confused by all the headlines, ads and articles about what you should or should not eat, then don’t miss this program.
Speaker: Kelsey Ford, RDN, CD
Dietitian
Fresenius Kidney Care
Unable to attend the program in person? The program will also be live-streamed. Registration is needed to receive a program specific link for connecting the night of the program. Register using the button above.
This program is presented in partnership with the American Liver Foundation – Upper Midwest Division.
It’s in your power to make healthy choices. Whether you are a pre-transplant or post-transplant patient, healthy living is important for your quality of life and for a successful transplant. In this program, the UW Health transplant team will offer guidance and resources to help you establish and achieve healthy living goals related to nutrition and exercise. Topics covered during the program will include:
Speakers: Becca Wallschlaeger, MS, RDN, CD
Transplant Nutritionist
UW Health Abdominal Transplant Program
Stephanie Brueggermann
UW Health Exercise Specialist
The program is free but registration is needed.
Reserve your spot by contacting Nick at nsodemann@uwhealth.org or (608) 890-8840.
Unable to attend the program in person? The program will also be live-streamed. Registration is needed to connect the night of the program. Recipe cards can then also be provided ahead of time to join in the cooking demonstration at home. Register with this link. The actual registration link can be found at the end of the “Event Status” line. This page is also your gateway to the webinar the night of the program.
Attend the inaugural Wisconsin Community-Academic KidneyCon evening.
Enjoy a unique evening hosted by the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin in collaboration with physicians from the Divisions of Nephrology at the Medical College of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The goal of the evening is to bring community nephrologists and related nephrology professionals together with nephrologists from Wisconsin’s academic centers. The purpose is to provide a forum to share opinions and perspectives over dinner. The evening program will consist of two topics requiring interactive audience participation and collaborative problem solving. The two topics that will be explored are “An Affair of the Heart: LVADS and The Nephrologist” and “What Makes It Right? Ethical Considerations in Withdrawing Dialysis”.
The evening will begin with a reception at 5:30, followed by dinner (6:30pm) and the program (7:00pm).
If you are interested in attending, please call 414-897-8669.
Speaker: Ashraf El-Meanawy, MD, MS, PhD, FASN
Director of Dialysis at MCW and MCW Associated Hospitals
Professor of Medicine
Division of Nephrology
Cardiovascular and Kidney Disease Center
Medical College of Wisconsin
Board Member, National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin
The program will be presented simultaneously on Facebook Live and through Zoom. Follow us on Facebook.
The program is free but registration is required for viewing with Zoom. The confirmation email will include a link for connecting to Zoom.
Speaker: Lisa Hare, MS
Program Manager, Customer Experience and Performance Excellence Experience Management,
Froedtert Health
This program will only be available as a live Zoom presentation or through Facebook Live.
The program is free but registration is required for viewing with Zoom. The confirmation email will include a link for connecting to Zoom. For Zoom registration email info@kidneywi.org.
Speakers: Kevin Scharnek, Owner
Orangetherapy Fitness Wisconsin
Angie Krueger,
Regional Fitness Director, Orangetherapy Fitness Wisconsin;
Master Educator, Orangetherapy Corporate, Boca Raton, FL
This program will only be available as a live Zoom presentation or through Facebook Live.
The program is free but registration is required for viewing with Zoom. The confirmation email will include a link for connecting to Zoom.
Speakers: Allison Stephans, APSW
Abdominal Transplant Social Worker
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Froedtert Hospital
Samantha Hamilton, RN
Post-transplant Coordinator
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Froedtert Hospital
This program will only be available as a live Zoom presentation or through Facebook Live.
The program is free but registration is highly requested. The confirmation email will include a link for connecting through Zoom.
This program will only be available as a live Zoom presentation or through Facebook Live.
The program is free but registration is highly requested. The confirmation email will include a link for connecting through Zoom.
