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Kidney Stone School

At Kidney Stone School, you'll learn everything you need to know about kidney stones — and more. Kidney Stone School is a free class for people who have experienced a kidney stone and the family members who care for them.

The class is taught by a doctor who specializes in kidney stones, a registered nurse and a dietitian. You will learn all about kidney stone disease, why it occurs and what you can do to prevent future stones. Please bring your questions!

At Kidney Stone School you'll learn:

  • Where stones come from, who gets them and why
  • Emergency management of kidney stones
  • Diagnosing kidney stones
  • Is surgery necessary?
  • Which surgery is best and when?
  • How to prevent new kidney stones
  • Common misconceptions about kidney stones
  • Nutrition and kidney stones
  • An overview of the HealthEast Kidney Stone Institute

Class dates

Check back for upcoming dates.

Register or learn more

To register or for more information, call the Kidney Stone hotline at 651-326-3830  or
1-888-326-3830.
 

 

 


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