Kidney and Nephrology Education

Kidney Education Classes

A unique part of caring for your kidneys at RNA is the education that is provided at all stages of your chronic kidney disease (CKD). Education at RNA promotes patient knowledge through classes, written materials, verbal communication and the Patient Portal. These forms of education help you, as the patient, slow progression of the disease process and also prepare you for treatment options available for end stage renal disease (ESRD).

Kidney Smart classes provide the patients information about kidney function, causes of kidney disease and Stages of CKD. Patients will learn how managing the cause of their CKD through diet, medication and how healthy habits can help stabilize kidney function and possibly delay its progression. Classes will include discussion on how staying employed and having insurance can have a positive effect on your overall health. When necessary, classes will also prepare patients for making treatment option decisions on dialysis, transplant or conservative management if CKD begins to progress to ESRD. At RNA, our goal is to serve the nephrology patient and keep you as healthy as we can for as long as we can.

Kidney Smart classes for CKD and Dialysis Options are provided free of charge several times a month at our Rockford, Beloit and satellite locations. Importance of the Kidney Diet is provided at the Rockford location each month in addition to Kidney Smart. Ask your physician about being referred for classes at your appointment or call the office to be scheduled.