Questions about kidney disease? Risk factors? Signs and symptoms? Are you concerned about yourself, a friend or family member? Ask Dr. Spry.
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 process–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.
The NKF Kidney Walk is an inspiring community fundraiser that calls attention to the prevention of kidney disease and the need for organ donation.
The NKF Cadillac Golf Classic is the nation's premier amateur golf event for charity. Qualifying first, second, and third place foursomes from every local National Kidney Foundation Cadillac Golf Classic are invited to compete at the National Finals held at the famed Pebble Beach Resorts.
NKF's Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP®) offers free screenings for those at risk. Through three simple tests that determine kidney function, the KEEP program is finding kidney disease at the earliest stage possible. Find a screening near you.
Come to our luncheon and learn how to become a kidney educator in the community!
June 20th, 2013
12pm-1:30pm
Maggiano's in Buckhead
3368 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA
RSVP by June 1
Danielle.Hall@kidney.org
(770) 452-1539 ext 20
More information
Topics include:
Exploring home dialysis
Anemia & Bone Disease
Renal Friendly Foods
Dialysis & Employment
Journey of Kidney Transplant
A renal friendly lunch and snacks will be served. More information
TO REGISTER: Contact Danielle Hall - (770) 452-1539 ext 20.
Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Email Danielle Hall
Recipes compiled and tested by the Georgia Council on Renal Nutrition, National Kidney Foundation, Georgia Division, Atlanta, Georgia. Download the recipe book here.
The Council on Renal Nutrition (CRN) and the Council of Nephrology Social Workers (CNSW) meet throughout the year in Georgia.
GCNSW upcoming meetings:
Meetings will be held on Fridays. For more information about time and location, please email Lakesha Wilcox.
Friday, June 21, 2013
9:30-4:00
Athens, GA
Location TBD
GCRN upcoming meetings:
For more information, please contact Christine Swafford.
GCRN Annual Spring Conference
April 18-19th
Wyndham Conference Center
Peachtree City, GA
Atlanta Food Bank Drive
GCRN Volunteer Event
June 13th 1-4pm
MedShare
GCRN Newsletter
Make a car donation and help improve the lives of the millions of Americans affected by kidney disease. Donate now.
To provide public awareness and education related to kidney disease and organ donation, NKFG&A staff and volunteers participate in various Health Fairs throughout the state. If you are interested in being trained as a volunteer for a health fair in your area. If you are interested in having an NKFG representative speak to your group or exhibit at an upcoming health fair, please contact us at (770) 452-1539.
