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On Thursday, May 14th at 2 pm CT the NKF is hosting a Spanish language webinar to help kidney patients ease into the post-COVID-19 world as the country begins to re-open. The webinar, moderated by journalist Merijoel Duran, will feature Dr. Juan Rocca and Dr. Jaime Uribarri who will discuss precautions and considerations for kidney patients, transplant recipients, and caregivers before they return to work and other regular daily activities. Viewers will be able to ask questions in real time.

May 5th is the first #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving to support the causes and people that matter most at this critical time. We’re asking you to make a gift to ensure that our resources, information and guidance remain available to those who need it. Donate today.

COVID-19 & TRANSPLANT:
Q&A session to address your questions about precautions and considerations for transplant patients and living donors

Thursday, April 23, 2020, 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30p.m. PT

Are you worried about COVID-19 as an immunosuppressed patient? Join us for a live Q&A webinar (also available as a Facebook Live) to hear a renowned transplant surgeon, Dr. Anil Chandraker, talk about precautions and considerations for transplant recipients and living donors. Ask questions in real time as he discusses the latest updates on how COVID-19 is affecting transplant surgeries, including:

• Should you consider a kidney from someone who has had COVID-19?
• Can you be evaluated for a transplant if you’ve had COVID-19?
• Can transplant patients recover from COVID-19?

Register for the webinar:
https://kidney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lZ9HMMzSR2a13Gi66S4hZw

You may also watch this program on Facebook (no registration required). RSVP and let us know you will be watching at the link below: 
https://www.facebook.com/events/158305542233528/

If you are living with a chronic illness, you know that it’s always important to focus on your physical health.

But can you tell me the last time that you took a moment to focus on your mind and spirit?

Lately, it seems harder to answer this question for some of us-that’s why I would like to introduce you to Jenn Fredericks.

As a two-time living donor kidney transplant recipient, Jenn Fredericks strives to keep herself and her family healthy in mind, body and spirit.

She is very aware of the need to “put her oxygen mask on first” before helping others and is grateful that she gets to help people in her career as a personal development coach with Thrive – a human development company.

The National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin is partnering with Jenn and her co-worker, Judy Dejno from Thrive, to present a special online program on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 at 6:00pm.

“You’ve Got This! A Patient’s Guide to Thriving” is a FREE program where you can explore how to put your mind, body and spirit to work.

Do you know how to put the triple A’s to work for you? According to Jenn, by using Awareness, Acceptance and Alignment you will thrive in life, not just survive it.

When you log off, you will have some new tools right at-home to use RIGHT NOW!

By living with intention, Jenn knows from personal experience, that you can be prepared for whatever comes your way in the days, weeks and years ahead. The NKFW invites you to join us on Wednesday evening for this special program.

You’ve Got This!

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Time: 6-7:30pm Central
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NOTE: After you register, you will receive an email with the instructions for accessing the online meeting along with discussion points.

Join us for this Facebook Live on managing a kidney-friendly diet, medications, and stress during the #COVID19 outbreak. What questions do you want to ask?

The past month has been full of unexpected challenges for the entire healthcare  AND medical community, especially those of you who serve or support kidney patients.

While there are a lot of unknowns in the days ahead, you are invited to take a break from your work stresses on Thursday evening, April 9 at 6:00pm.

The National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin has asked two-time living donor kidney transplant recipient, Jenn Fredericks to lead a special private Zoom meeting designed specifically for healthcare and medical professionals.

As a tribute to every healthcare and medical professional, the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin  is proud to partner with Jenn and her colleague,  Lori Kuhn from Thrive to present “Putting Your Oxygen Mask On First: Cultivating Compassion Resilience During Trying Times.”

REGISTER for this free online healthcare/medical gathering by signing up here.

Jenn and Lori want to remind you about the importance of compassion resilience and how to cultivate it within yourself using awareness, acceptance and alignment.

EVERY ONE of us needs support during these trying times.  

You will leave with some reminders or even new tools for practicing self-care, boundary setting and balancing emotions that can contribute to burnout.

Join online on Thursday, April 9.
Time: 6-7:30pm

Sign Up Here

NOTE:  To ensure your security and privacy, an email with the instructions for accessing the online meeting along with discussion points will be sent before the workshop to the email you provide.

A workshop during which you will explore how to support yourself in feeling safe during times of uncertainty by learning about triggers, boundaries and intention setting.

Speaker: Jenn Fredericks
Director and Thrive Coach
Thrive: A Human Development Company

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An email containing instructions for accessing the online workshop and discussion points will be sent to you before the workshop.