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Title: POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE: free talks
Post by: EndPKD on May 18, 2012, 12:07:04 PM

The Hamilton Chapter of the PKD Foundation of Canada offers free 2-hour talks, 6 times a year.

The next one is on May 20 from 2pm.

Topic: Polycystic Kidney Disease: A Pediatrician's Point of View

Dr. Keith Lau, Pediatric Nephrologist, has clinical interest in various kidney diseases related to inflammation. He also treats children who have hypertension, kidney failure and require dialysis and / or transplantation.
Currently, Dr. Lau is Associate Professor and Head of the Nephrology Division in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster.

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton,

Classroom B (T2208), 2nd Floor, Juravinski Tower,

50 Charlton Avenue East, Hamilton, Ontario

More info:  http://www.endpkd.ca/Hamilton/index.asp (http://www.endpkd.ca/Hamilton/index.asp)

Title: Re: POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE: free talks
Post by: Cordelia on May 18, 2012, 12:10:05 PM

I am hoping to come.       :)
My one twin daughter has evidene of cysts on her kidneys, she is only 13 yrs old.

Title: Re: POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE: free talks
Post by: EndPKD on July 16, 2012, 09:34:15 AM

Keep your eye on the website for details on upcoming events!

Yesterday, the talk was on "Staying Positive with a Chronic Illness"...

There will be a 1st anniversary and pre-Walk PARTY on August 26th!

Walk will take place in Guelph's Riverside Park on Sept. 9, 2012.

Title: Re: POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE: free talks
Post by: Cordelia on July 16, 2012, 10:07:34 AM

Thanks! I enjoyed yesterday's meeting!       :clap;