The next Kidney Beginnings: Live program takes place Sept. 27, 2008, in Jackson, Miss.  Kidney Beginnings: Live is a free program that educates individuals about the basics of kidney disease and proper kidney care. 
 
Some of the topics discussed include:

• What the kidneys are, what they do and how to care for them;  
• Managing conditions that may lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD);
• Side effects and challenges CKD patients face, such as anemia;
• And diet management.

Programs last about three hours and feature presentations by healthcare professionals. Attendees also have the opportunity to ask questions in an open forum setting.

To register for this program, please visit the AAKP Web site or contact Jolene Bussiere, Special Projects Coordinator, at jbussiere@aakp.org or (800) 749-AAKP.

This article originally appeared in the September 2008 issue of Kidney Beginnings: The Electronic Newsletter.