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.
This unique event unites local chefs, restaurants, celebrities, and the community together to fight kidney disease.
The NKF Cadillac Golf Classic tournaments are the Premier Amateur Golf Event for Charity with 40 events held throughout the country each year from April through December, raising over $3 million for the NKF. Top finishers in local tournaments are invited to compete in the NKF Cadillac Golf Classic National Finals at the Pebble Beach Resorts - the only event of its kind where you can win locally and move on to compete for a national title at The Pebble Beach Resorts. Contact Amy Solmos Wayne, (440) 933-4909.
June 24, 2013 - The Mayfield Sand Ridge Club - Cleveland, OH
Join us at the upcoming 2013 Columbus Kidney Walk, the only Walk in central Ohio dedicated to fighting kidney disease!
We offer two routes designed to fit the needs of each participant. Breakfast will be available at the beginning, deli sandwiches at the end, and festive music along the way. Participate in the Kid's Corner, Memory Moments at the Photo Booth, and a Wellness Pavilion. Make it a day to remember with your family, friends, and co-workers!
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY! Form a team, join a team, or register as an individual!
When: Sunday, October 27, 2013
Where: Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43215
Time: Check In: 8 AM Walk Begins: 9 AM
Kappa Kidney Camp, a weeklong overnight summer camp for children ages 8 to 18 who have kidney disease or have had a kidney transplant. Campers enjoy typical summer camp activities while bonding with other kids just like them. Last summer 40 children touched by kidney disease attended Camp at no cost due to generous donations from organizations, corporations and individual donors.
If you are interested in supporting Kappa Kidney Camp or know someone who might be interested in attending or volunteering, please contact Danielle Estep or call (614) 882-6184 ext. 224 and help make a difference in the life of a child! Camp will take place June 23 - June 28, 2013, at Recreation Unlimited, Ashley, Ohio. More Info
Saturday, May 18
Breckenridge Village
36855 Ridge Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
9:00am Coffee and light breakfast
9:30 to 11:00am Conversation about CKD
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Donate your old car, van, truck, or boat to help improve the lives of the millions of Americans affected by kidney disease. Donate now.
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.
2013 Kidney and Transplant Symposium will take place Tuesday, April 30 - Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Quest Business Center, 8405 Pulsar Place, Columbus, OH 43240. This professional education program will provide contact hours for nurse practitioners, nurses, technicians, social workers and dietitians who work in the fields of Chronic Kidney Disease, dialysis and transplant. For more information, contact Danielle Estep or (614) 882-6184 ext. 224.
Emergency Financial Assistance - The National Kidney Foundation Serving Ohio provides Emergency Financial Assistance to Ohio patients in need. Patients from the Cincinnati Region may qualify to receive assistance with medications, transportation to and from dialysis, nutritional supplements, groceries and utilities. Patients from other regions of the state may qualify to receive assistance with medications, transportation to and from dialysis and nutritional supplements. To apply for these funds, patients must contact their renal social worker to complete an application. Files are password protected, please contact (614) 882-6184 ext. 226 for access.
New Patient Packets - New Patient Information Packets are made available to all patients who receive treatment for kidney failure at facilities served by the us. Its purpose is to inform patients and their families abut kidney disease and of the variety of resources and activities we provide.
Living Donor Information Packets are made available to anyone who is potentially interested in being a living kidney donor. The packets provide information about the evaluation process for potential donors, the benefits and risk of donation, and where you can find additional information and support. If you're interested in being a living donor and would like information about kidney donation, please contact Marsheen Campbell or call (614) 882-6184 ext. 221.
Your unwanted, unused, and unneeded clothing and other household items can assist our programs. The National Kidney Foundation Serving Ohio has established a relationship with National Kidney Services, Inc., a Columbus, Ohio for profit corporation. Outsourcing the management of this program to Ohio Thrift Stores has been a part of fundraising efforts since 1988. Customers in the Columbus, Springfield, Dayton, Delaware, Washington Court House, Lancaster and surrounding areas wishing to participate may drop off or schedule a pickup and receive a tax deductable receipt for their useable items. The donations are sold to Ohio Thrift Stores and the proceeds are used to help fund NKF Serving Ohio's programs and services. For more information on the clothing donation program please visit http://nkfpickup.com or contact National Kidney Services at 614-351-2900 or 888-780-0789 (Dayton area residents only).
The Greater Cincinnati Region is an agency Partner of the United Way of Greater Cincinnati.
