NKF Cares

Offers support for those people affected by kidney disease, organ donation or transplantation. It's dedicated to patients, family members and caregivers. Speak with a social worker who will help answer your questions and listen to your concerns. Call toll-free at 1-855-NKF-Cares (653-2273).

Living Better with Kidney Disease

A series of FREE educational workshops throughout September for Chronic Kidney Disease patients in stages 3-5.

For more information, exact dates, and to register click here.

Come on in to the Kidney Kitchen

Most people with kidney disease must follow a special diet, and understanding how nutrition can affect your health is critical. This is why the NKF is pleased to introduce the Kidney Kitchen.

Kidney patients often need to modify their intake of certain nutrients such as protein, potassium, sodium, phosphorous and fluid. But that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice good taste. Check out our delicious, “kidney friendly” recipes and sample meal plan. You’ll find a variety of flavorful recipes sure to satisfy your taste buds. So get out that apron and start cooking good tasting meals that are good for you!!!

Patients with Kidney Failure Living Longer

Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) are surviving longer, and fewer will succumb during their first year on dialysis than in the past, according to the 20th annual report of the U.S. Renal Data System.

First year mortality rates have fallen by almost 30% in peritoneal dialysis patients, 5% in the hemodialysis population, and 16% for transplant recipients since 1998. Evidence suggests that better treatment of cardiovascular disease and fewer serious infections account in large part for the superior outcomes.