VALDOSTA – The Georgia Transplant Foundation will host a healthcare education conference to increase health equity in Valdosta.

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The Valdosta Trends in Transplant (TNT) Conference will take place on June 22nd, 2024 at Wiregrass Conference Center, 4089 Val Tech Road. Attendees of the Valdosta TNT Conference can expect a dynamic and engaging experience filled with insightful presentations, interactive discussions, and inspiring personal stories.

Increasing Healthcare Equity Through Medical Education

The Journal of Education and Health Promotion publishes that 36-55% of kidney transplant patients are nonadherent, leading to an increased risk of organ rejection. They report that many patients lack the knowledge and support for self-care and emphasize that patient education has a significant impact on treatment compliance and health outcomes.

Georgia currently holds one of the highest rates of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in the nation, ranking 48th. 2,579 Georgians are currently on the national organ waitlist for a kidney, representing 85% of all organ waitlist registrations (OPTN, 2024). The lack of self-care knowledge for kidney transplant recipients extends to all organ transplants, including heart, liver, and lung.

To combat the lack of self-care knowledge and improve health outcomes, GTF is proud to bring the Trends in Transplant Conference to Valdosta, taught by leading transplant surgeons and transplant professionals.

“Overall, attendees can anticipate a day filled with education, inspiration, and camaraderie as they come together to learn, share experiences, and gain valuable insights to navigate their transplant journey with strength and resilience.” reports Rita Michaels, Executive Director of Georgia Transplant Foundation.

View conference speakers and schedule here:
www.gatransplant.org/valdosta-tnt