This event was honored by Dr. Thanomsak Asawadilockchai, Head of the Nephrology Department and Head of the Kidney Transplant Center, who presided over the opening ceremony and gave a lecture on “How to Prevent Chronic Kidney Disease.”
Along with a team of medical experts providing knowledge, including:
- Dr. Tanin Sirimongkolrat
- Nephrologist, on the topic of “Guidelines for Chronic Kidney Disease Screening in High-Risk Populations”
- Dr. Sirote Khunapornphairote
- Nephrologist, on the topic of “Treatment Options for Patients with Chronic Kidney Failure”
- Mr. Weera Chokprajakchat
- Head of the Pharmacy Department, on the topic of “Which Medications Damage the Kidneys?”
- Ms. Sasipa Karintrakul
- Head of the Dietetic Department, on the topic of “How to Eat for Healthy Kidneys”
Special Session!
Join us to hear direct experiences from Mr. Thani Saengnil and Mr. Wichai Kongwittayakom, patients who have undergone kidney transplant surgery, and a discussion on “Treatment of Chronic Kidney Failure through Kidney Transplantation and Self-Care Post-Transplant” by the kidney transplant medical team.
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Thanand Ngamwitchukorn, Nephrologist
- Dr. Siwat Phaisankit, Urologist
- Dr. Bundit Sakulchairungruang, Vascular and Transplant Surgeon
- Dr. Suthat Hosirimanon, Vascular and Transplant Surgeon
In addition, the event features various health booths providing services, including:
Basic Health Check Services
- Urine protein test to assess kidney disease risk by medical technologists.
- Blood pressure check to screen for hypertension, a major risk factor for kidney disease.
- BMI (Body Mass Index) measurement to assess overweight or underweight conditions affecting kidney health.
Consultation Services
- Kidney transplant consultation by specialized nurses from the Artificial Kidney Department, providing information and guidance regarding kidney transplantation.
- Cooking methods for kidney disease patients and advice on choosing appropriate food options by dietitians.
Educational Activities
- Q&A session on kidney disease with nephrologists, offering attendees the opportunity to ask questions directly to experts.
Health Check-up Packages
- Special-priced kidney screening packages to make kidney health check-ups more accessible to the public.
This event is packed with essential insights, knowledge, and beneficial activities to help everyone properly care for their kidneys and effectively prevent kidney disease. This event is held on the occasion of "World Kidney Day 2025" to raise public awareness about the importance of kidney health, ensuring strong kidneys and keeping kidney diseases at bay.
Ramkhamhaeng Hospital is committed to being a hub for public health education, empowering everyone to achieve better health and a superior quality of life. Stay tuned for more great activities like this on the Ramkhamhaeng Hospital website and Facebook page.
