Questions about kidney disease? Risk factors? Signs and symptoms? Are you concerned about yourself, a friend or family member? Ask Dr. Spry.
Our patient hotline offers support for people affected by kidney disease, organ donation or transplantation. It's dedicated to patients, family members and caregivers. Speak with a trained professional who will answer your questions and listen to your concerns. Call toll-free at 1-855-NKF-Cares (653-2273).
Have you ever thought about donating an organ? Organ and tissue donation helps others by giving them a second chance at life. Learn more about the donation proces–and how to become an organ donor.
You can estimate a GFR for adults or children using our GFR calculators or read a list of frequently asked questions pertaining to the current recommendations for the estimation of GFR. Start here.
Kidney Walks are designed to help people understand the need for early detection of kidney disease. In addition to raising funds for research and help for patients and their families, the Walk is a great way to bring the community together!
For more information about these and other events please visit our Events section.
Provides the latest information about legislation and policy relating to chronic kidney disease, transplantation and donation. The featured action alerts allow you to easily advocate to your Members of Congress on these issues.
Donate your old car, van, truck, or boat to help improve the lives of the millions of Americans affected by kidney disease. Donate now.
Kidney Walks are designed to help people understand the need for early detection of kidney disease. In addition to raising funds for research and help for patients and their families, the Walk is a great way to bring the community together! Register today!
Here's your chance to play golf to give people with kidney disease a better shot! Contact Tiffany Cramer-Ray for more information - (412) 261-4115 ext.15
By contributing all or a portion of your United Way gift to the National Kidney Foundation Serving the Alleghenies (#170), you will help us provide free, community-based Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) screenings designed to detect kidney disease early...when there is still time to slow, or even halt, the progression of this serious public health epidemic.
Maximize the impact of your gift! Check with your employer to see if they offer a matching gift program.
Choose Contributor Choice Code #170 - and know that thousands of kidneys will thank you!
Donate your old car, van, truck, or boat to help improve the lives of the millions of Americans affected by kidney disease. Donate today!
MedIds.com (318-397-8441) will offer a 20% discount to needy patients if the patient uses the code "NKF2010."
Medic Alert (888-633-4298) will waive the fee if the patient submits a letter from his/her doctor on the doctor's letterhead and proof of monthly income. These documents must be submitted along with the company's application form.
American Medical ID (800-363-5985) will provide the stainless steel version for free with a letter from the doctor on the doctor's letterhead. The original letter has to be mailed to the company; it cannot be a photocopy or a fax.
Pennsylvania residents who meet eligibility requirements are reimbursed for a portion of the transportation costs associated with traveling to and from dialysis treatment three times a week. This program is run in collaboration with, and within the guidelines of, the Pennsylvania State Renal Disease Program.
Please contact your social worker at your dialysis clinic for an application or click here to download an application.
