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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: The Cost of Transplantation: University Hospitals Transplant Institute Financial Overview
Thursday, December 5 | 8:30-9:30am 

This webinar will explore the financial cost of pre and post transplantation, understanding the roles insurance plays in the transplant process and understanding the Centers of Excellence outcomes and safety rating for transplant. 

Approved from the NASW for 1 CEU for social workers. 

REGISTER

RENAL SYMPOSIUM

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

The 49th Annual Renal Symposium was 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. See you next September for the 50th Annual Renal Symposium!

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