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.
The National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Walk presents an occasion for dialysis patients, organ transplant recipients, donor families, living donors, the medical communities, and the general public to celebrate LIFE and support the NKF mission.
10:00am - 3:00pm
DoubleTree,
2100 Bush River Road
Columbia, South Carolina
Topics include:
Exploring home dialysis
Anemia and bone disease
Renal friendly foods
Dialysis and employment
Journey of kidney transplant
$5.00 registration fee. A renal friendly lunch and snacks will be served TO REGISTER CALL: 1.800.488.2277
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.
The Council on Renal Nutrition (CRN) and the Council of Nephrology Social Workers (CNSW) meets quarterly in Columbia, SC. For more information, please call 803-799-3870.
July 13, 2012 & November 1, 2012
Time TBD
AT&T Building
1600 Williams Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Upcoming meetings TBD. Check back soon!
Did you know your donation can help save a life? That's right! By donating unwanted household goods and clothing, you help generate funding for kidney disease research and provide hope for kidney patients and their families. Since 1950, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has been leading the charge against chronic kidney disease and is a leading advocate for over 26 million Americans who suffer from CKD. With your help, the National Kidney Foundation is meeting the need of the growing public health challenge of chronic kidney disease with a range of vital programs and services for the public, patients and healthcare professionals. Schedule a pickup.
