Chapter Meetings: All of our Chapter meetings are held at the Kansas City Public Library - Plaza Branch located at 4801 Main Street in Kansas City, MO 64112 from 6 pm to 8 pm. We have the following meetings scheduled:
April 14, 2010
June 9, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010 - Educational Seminar
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
University of Kansas Hospital - Wahl East Auditorium
3901 Rainbow Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 66160
Join the Kansas City Chapter for an opportunity to hear experts speak on topics important to PKD patients! Learn basic information about PKD, updates on PKD research and clinical trials, how to live with PKD and prepare for dialysis or transplantation. Also, there will be a dietitian speaking about nutrition! Learn how to make the best dietary choices at each stage of living with PKD. Also, be the first to view "Kidney Link", a new web site that will be up and running soon designed to assist patients in navigating through the transplant process. Lunch will be provided.Click here to register now!
Seminar Speakers:
Dr. James Calvet, Senior Scientist, Kidney Institute, University of Kansas Hospital
Dr. Franz Winklhofer, Assistant Professor, Nephrology and Hypertention, University of Kansas Hospital
Dr. Connie Wang, Assistant Professor, Division of Nephrology, University of Kansas Hospital
Kara Rohleder, MS, RD, LD, Clinical Dietitian, University of Kansas Hospital
Dave Switzer, National Director Educational Programs, PKD Foundation
Dont miss this great educational opportunity, click here to register today! Online registration will close on March 4th but you can still register the day of the seminar.