Posted on December 30, 2018 by Lois Vail -
Have you ever thought about going to Africa, Europe or maybe somewhere hundreds of miles from home but in the United States? Traveling after a transplant takes research and planning to make sure you stay healthy and enjoy each day of your trip.
Next Tuesday, January 8, hear healthcare planning and travel tips from the “real” experts – transplant recipient travelers! You will learn how your transplant center can assist you with making sure you know what to do, especially in an emergency while away from home.
Make a resolution for 2019 to ‘see a part of the world you’ve always wanted to see!
The program is free but registration is requested. Call the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin office at 414-897-8669 or 800-543-6393 to register.
Additional 2019 Program Dates:
February 12
March 12
April 9
May 14
Posted on November 27, 2018 by Lois Vail -
An all day conference held at the Northcentral Technical College, Wausau, Wisconsin campus.
PURPOSE: To enhance safety practices and increase staff knowledge of care of the ESRD patient by involving the dialysis team, patient caregivers, and the patient.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Patient care technicians, nephrology nurses, social workers, renal dietitians and full-time students engaged in healthcare training programs.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS: Patient care technicians and nurses will be eligible to receive 7.25 contact hours by attending this event AND completing the final evaluation.
View the conference brochure for more details and to register.
Posted on November 25, 2018 by Lois Vail -
When we think of giving often our minds go right to money, but there are so many ways we can give. Regardless of what you can give, the impact on the community is powerful! To encourage giving in our communities the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin launched a six-day campaign of giving. Working alongside the global initiative of Giving Tuesday, we are sharing the power of giving. Follow along with the hashtag #NKFWGives and you’ll have the chance to win great prizes and hear amazing stories. Or visit our website at kidneywi.org and read all the stories.
Posted on November 13, 2018 by Lois Vail -
March 31 is the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin Game at the Milwaukee Wave game against the newly organized Orlando Sea Wolves. $5 from every ticket sold will go directly to the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin. A Post-Game Autograph session is also planned and every fan attending will receive a pair of Wave Athletic socks.
See the flyer for seat locations and ordering information.
Posted on October 16, 2018 by Lois Vail -
The National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin is hosting its annual Spotlight on Life Gala to shine a light on those who are waiting for a life-saving transplant and bring awareness to the need for organ, tissue and eye donation.
A Special Anniversary
2020 celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Wisconsin Online Donor Registry. The National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin is a partner organization of Donate Life Wisconsin, which helped make the registry available to residents state-wide. By registering, you authorize the gift of your organs, tissue and eyes upon your death for donation. We pay tribute to the almost 60% of Wisconsin driver’s license and ID holders who have said YES to donation!
SPOTLIGHT ON LIFE is a unique event that combines dancing, rivalry and fun to make it an evening to remember. Guests will enjoy an elegant reception, buffet dinner, reserved seating for the dance competition and after-party dancing with a DJ. The main event is a dancing with the stars-style competition where local community and healthcare superstars, paired with Fred Astaire Dance Professionals, to perform in a dance competition while raising funds to support the activities and programs of the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin.
One of the awards the dancers are vying for is the People’s Choice Award, which goes to the dancer that receives the most votes ($1 donations). Read this year’s dancers’ stories about their connection to organ, tissue and eye donation and why they are dancing on the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin’s website and consider voting – making a donation.
Vote Today
Posted on October 16, 2018 by Lois Vail -
The National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin is hosting its 9th annual Spotlight on Life Gala to shine a light on those waiting for the gift of life.
The evening will feature a Dancing with the Stars-style competition featuring Wisconsin’s community and healthcare superstars.
Guest will enjoy an elegant reception, a 3-course dinner, a dessert and coffee bar and after-party dancing with a DJ.
All contributions raised will be used for free 2019 programs and services to patients waiting for a life-saving transplant, transplant recipients, and living donors.
Posted on September 25, 2018 by Lois Vail -
Being a healthy weight will make transplant surgery and recovery safer, and also improve how well your new organ works.
- Enjoy a hands-on cooking demonstration and food tasting.
- Learn new tips for weight management or loss
- Get practical healthy living strategies to use
Who should attend – dialysis and liver disease patients, transplant candidates and recipients, and family members and caregivers.
This program is being offered both as an in person event and a live online webinar presentation. Register for the online program.
Setting is limited for the in-person program. Register by calling Nick at (608) 890-8840 to attend in person.
Posted on September 25, 2018 by Lois Vail -
Understand how recipients and family members of deceased donors make decisions to communicate or even meet with each other. Hear from Wisconsin Organ Procurement Organization and transplant center staff members who help create connections of gratitude!
Presented by:
John “Tony” Guzzardo RN, BSN, CCRN
Organ Procurement Coordinator
Wisconsin Donor Network
Wisconsin Tissue Bank
Ginny Korkko MSW
Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Social Worker
Froedtert Hospital & Medical College of Wisconsin
Presented in partnership with the American Liver Foundation
Posted on September 25, 2018 by Lois Vail -
Hear what two transplant experts wish you WOULD ask about on your next visit to your transplant center.
Plan to attend either the in-person program or live online. Registration is requested for both formats. Access information to participate in the online format is part of the registration confirmation. If you have any questions call 414-897-8669.
Presented by:
Adam Kallio, BSN, RN
Nursing Supervisor for Abdominal and Cardiothoracic Transplant,
Pulmonary Hypertension, Organ Procurement, Liver Disease and Cardio-Oncology
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee
Brandi Gwidt, BSN, RN, CCTC
Abdominal Transplant, Liver Disease, and Surgical Oncology Coordinator
Aurora BayCare Medical Center/Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
In partnership with the American Liver Foundation
Posted on September 25, 2018 by Lois Vail -
FACILITATOR: Allison Stephans, MSW, APSW
Abdominal Transplant Social Worker
Froedtert Hospital
