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.
Fort Worth Walk - March 24, 2012
Houston Walk - April 14, 2012
San Antonio Walk - April 14, 2012
Dallas Walk - April 21, 2012
Austin Walk - May 12, 2012
Ambit Energy and Texas have formed this partnership to help you save money on your electricity bill, and to raise funds for NKF. Ambit Energy has a strong commitment to community service and support of non profits and schools. By switching to Ambit Energy from your current provider, NKF earns revenue each month. The amount of money that NKF earns each month depends on your kilowatt hours consumed.
Houston - March 24, 2012
Midland - August 24, 2012
Contact Dathan Johnson, (214) 351-2393.
For more information click here.
Sunday May 20, 2012
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Medical City Dallas Hospital
7777 Forest Lane
Dallas, TX 75230
Classrooms 2&3 - Building E
Light snacks served
Free parking in Building E parking lot only
For those diagnosed with CKD who are currently receiving dialysis treatments or for those diagnosed with limited kidney function, these meetings are designed to educate and provide support. Please join us for our May meeting to discuss, "Kidney Transplantation: Is it a Treatment Option for Me?"
SPONSORED BY Medical City Transplant Center
Please RSVP to the NKF at (214) 351-2393
This CME/CE program will include definitions, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and risk factors related to cardio-renal syndromes. An interactive case study will be presented using both the nephrology and cardiology perspectives and then combine these for an integrated best practice approach to care. The goals of integrated care are to: decrease risk, increase patient safety, and improve outcomes related to both CVD and CKD.
Dr. James Atkins, MD is a Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and works as a cardiologist at Parkland Memorial Hospital, St. Paul Hospital.
Dr. Paul Skluzacek, MD served as Medical Officer providing care for the U.S troops deployed in Afghanistan and works as a DNA nephrologist at Charlton Methodist Hospital
For more information and to register call 214.351.2393 or email: mark.edwards@kidney.org
Development Manager - Dallas & Fort Worth Walks
The National Kidney Foundation often takes part in area health fairs. If you are interested in having us at your next event, contact Mark Edwards or Dathan Johnson.
Camp Reynal began serving the North Texas pediatric kidney patient population in 1992. The camp is held early each summer at Camp John Marc in Meridian, TX, which was built specifically for children with chronic illnesses. Children ages 8 to16 with chronic kidney disease (about 120 campers) are eligible to attend Camp Reynal. Unlike most summer camps, Reynal is equipped to take care of children who require daily medication, special diets, and medical treatment such as dialysis. The camp offers an educational and recreational experience for children in the kidney population, providing them an opportunity they cannot receive elsewhere. Children participate in activities such as horseback riding, swimming, ropes course, hiking, fishing, art, and camp fire sing-a-longs. More Info
Donate your small discards, especially clothing, to Clothes For Kidney. A portion of all proceeds benefits the NKF. Click on the link or call 972.434.0734 for more information and to schedule a pick up. Schedule a Pick-Up
