Living Well with Kidney Disease
St. Joseph Nephrology Services offers a series of four FREE classes to help people with kidney disease better understand their condition, learn ways to help preservekidney function and live better. Taught by registered nurses, dietitians and social workers, the series is offered quarterly in two, two-hour-long sessions. For more information, click here.
Cost: free
Location: St. Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma (room will be noted upon registration)
Registration: 888-825-3227
Schedule:
TACOMA - St. Joseph Medical Center
1717 South J Street
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Session one
Kidney Disease and its Treatment
Get a general overview of kidney disease, how it affects the body and the types of treatment available.
Slowing Down Kidney Disease
Learn about the role of medication in slowing down kidney disease, including blood pressure and diabetes management.
Session two
Kidney Disease and What You Eat
Discover how foods affect your health while living with kidney disease. (Individualized counseling also available.)
What Will Dialysis Mean to Me?
Learn about resources and get suggestions for maintaining a normal life after starting dialysis.
2010 DATES
• Feb. 3 (session one) and Feb. 17 (session two)
• May 5 (session one) and May 19 (session two)
• Aug. 4 (session one) and Aug. 18 (session two)
• Nov. 3 (session one) and Nov. 17 (session two)
Time: 3-5 p.m.
For more information call:
St. Joseph Nephrology Services at 253-426-6703
St. Joseph Dialysis Center Puyallup at 253-445-7520
St. Joseph Dialysis Center Gig Harbor at 253-853-2965
Dates, times, locations and costs subject to change
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