Dpc Education Center

“The Form 990 is edited by the Chief Executive Officer and reviewed by the full Board before filing.”

“The Organization requires that Board members and key employees annually disclose any personal, familial, or business relationship that reasonably could give rise to a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest.”

“The Organization makes its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request. Any expenses related to mail or providing this information to the public is borne by the Organization. Our financials are available through the Foundation Center website at Candid.org and upon request.”

“Dialysis Patient Citizens Education Center's Resources The Kidney Citizen The Kidney Citizen is an informational magazine that provides articles, Q & As, dedicated topic supplements and patient profiles. The issues embody innovation, provide knowledge about kidney disease, and help to encourage patients to live their best lives with kidney disease. This magazine is published three times a year and is emailed, mailed and posted on the website. Social Media and the Support Group We encourage patient engagement through Facebook Lives and Zoom roundtable discussions. These Lives are facilitated by our medical consultant who is a transplant surgeon and a general practitioner. Questions are asked by participants and answered instantly by our expert medical consultant. The social media platforms provide relevance for the organization, as well as, the addition of a social media audience. Some of the Lives are facilitated by staff members. The Kidney Chat is a confidential, telephone support group. It is a safe place to share with others, and a place to develop a special and unique comradery with those who participate. Medical providers, nutritionists/dietitians, community health center professionals, renal social workers and varied professionals in the renal field are invited to provide their expertise and knowledge in their respective fields. Patients share their experiences by helping and encouraging others in their respective journeys. Online Resources Our online resources are a step-by-step process for patients who are new to dialysis or those who need encouragement and knowledge about the dialysis journey. Our website is a blueprint for the dialysis journey and designed to answer questions that are often asked and not asked. We believe that dialysis is not the end of your life but the end of your kidney function without assistance and knowledge. Knowledge is empowerment! State-by-state resources provide patient support information especially for under-resourced communities. The information varies by each state but may include: patient support and financial resources, programs for children, insurance and medical assistance, and basic kidney education. It is important to consult with a renal social worker because of their knowledge and contacts that are available in their respective states. Spanish resources (written in Spanish) provide information about basic kidney disease, hemodiaysis, catheter topics, kidney disease complications, teens living with dialysis and various kidney disease related topics. Renal-friendly recipes are listed to encourage healthier eating lifestyles that can promote a better quality of life.”

“Education Consulting: Program service expenses 54,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 54,000.”

“The process has not changed from previous years.”