Call: (216) 771-2700
Fax: (216) 771-5114
E-mail: info@kfohio.org

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

We believe that educating renal professionals is the key to providing high-quality care to patients living with kidney disease.

Year-round, the Kidney Foundation of Ohio’s staff educates renal healthcare professionals regarding services we provide to the community. The Foundation offers CEU programs to ensure renal healthcare professionals are kept up-to-date on the latest trends and innovations in healthcare. These activities provide excellent networking and skill-building opportunities.

If you are interested in learning more about our services, contact us at (216) 771-2700 or info@kfohio.org.

LEARNING SERIES

Educational webinar sessions are provided for healthcare professionals to give them information and resources to better serve patients. Webinar sessions will be posted here as they are scheduled. View recordings of past webinars here

WEBINAR: Ethical Considerations for Working with Patients with Kidney Disease
Thursday, October 10 | 12:45-4:00pm 

This webinar will explore the social work code of ethic in working with patients with kidney disease. It will review ethical boundaries when working with patients, and ethical guidelines around kidney transplantation and end of life discussions.

Approved by the NASW Ohio Chapter for 3 CEUs in Ohio. This meets the ethics requirement.

REGISTER – $25 registration fee

RENAL SYMPOSIUM

This annual two-day interdisciplinary conference features nationally recognized experts in the field of renal healthcare.

The 49th Annual Renal Symposium will be held on Thursday & Friday, September 12-13 at Wagner’s of Westlake in Westlake, OH. This conference addresses the latest issues and trends in dialysis and transplantation, and participants can visit with exhibitors to see the latest products and services related to kidney diseases. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for dietitians, nurses, social workers, dialysis technicians and transplant coordinators.

SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

For questions or more information, contact us at (216) 771-2700 or info@kfohio.org.

Platinum Sponsor

Medical Advisory Board

This advisory board of licensed healthcare professionals make recommendations with respect to grant research, patient care and procedures for the granting of funds by the Foundation

  • Chairperson - Arianna M. Aoun, MS, RD, CSR, LD
  • Vice Chair - Julie M. Plescia, MBA, BSN, RN
  • Secretary - Stephanie Ambrogio, MBA
  • Joshua Augustine, MD
  •  Christina L. Delvalle, MSSA, LISW
  • Mirela A. Dobre, MD, MPH
  • Haifa Hanna, MD
  • Amy Hazel, MSN, CNP, CNE, CNN-NP
  • Arksarapuk Jittirat, MD 
  • RJ Picciano, BA, CHT, OCDT, CHBT
  • Emilio Poggio, MD
  • Hernan Rincon-Choles, MD
  • Sun'da M. Simmons, OCDT/BONENT
  • Titte R. Srinivas, MD, FAST