Patients

Welcome to the Patient section Serving the NKF Serving Maine web site. Here you will find information about chronic kidney disease, dialysis, and much more.

Renal Dialysis Centers

The NKF Serving Maine is proud to provide assistance to 19 (and growing) renal dialysis facilities in Maine. For information on the dialysis center nearest you, call us at (800) 639-7220 or (207) 772-7270.

During the past three years, NKFM has awarded $150,000.00 directly to patients in Maine.

Kidneys in the Classroom

Educate your elementary school children - to give students a better understanding of normal kidneys and what happens when kidneys fail. They will learn about kidney disease, dialysis, transplantation and organ donation. This is designed as an interactive, fun experience. more info

Patient Assistance Grants

A long-term illness such as kidney failure takes its toll both physically and financially on kidney patients. The NKF Serving Maine provides assistance to kidney patients and transplant recipients in need. Patient Assistance Grants are available as a one-time emergency request.

The NKFM offers financial assistance for help with heating oil, medications, transportation to and from dialysis, housing, food, and other material needs (glasses, dentures, utilities, etc.). To apply for these funds, patients must contact their dialysis center social worker and submit applicable receipts.

Nutrition Fund Grants

NKF Serving Maine offers financial assistance for dialysis patients through the Nutritionist at each dialysis center. It is vital to being part of the team that improves the quality of life for patients affected by renal disease. Our Foundation remains deeply committed to assisting patients with the high costs associated with kidney disease.

Scholarship Program

If you can say yes to all of the following, you qualify to apply for a scholarship with NKF Serving Maine:

Applications are available through Dialysis Unit Social Workers and the NKFM office. If you'd like to apply today, you can download the 2009 Scholarship Application and 2009 Scholarship Application checklist.

Please make sure to complete this form in its entirety. Also make certain that your name, mailing address, and telephone number are legible. The deadline for scholarship applications is August 1, 2009. For more information call the NKFM office at (800) 639-7220 or (207) 772-7270.

Medical Identification Jewelry

The NKF Serving Maine provides bracelets or necklaces to all dialysis and transplant patients to notify medical professionals of any medical information or medications in an emergency. See your social worker, call our office or visit healthenterprises.com for further information.

Organ Donation Cards

Organ and tissue donation is a true gift of life. It is the most precious gift any of us can give. Today's medical technology enables us to prolong and save the lives of many people through transplantation. Without donation, however, we cannot provide this opportunity to the thousands of people who are currently waiting for a life-saving organ transplant.

To receive your free donor card,email jaime.hanks@kidney.org or call (800) 639-7220 or (207) 772-7270.

Patient Discounts

If you are a business owner and would like to donate a service, coupons, or post a promotion for the people of Maine who suffer from chronic kidney disease, please email Tammy Atwood.

Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP)

Ten years ago, the National Kidney Foundation established the Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP). Since then nearly 100,000 Americans have been tested at free public health screenings throughout the country*. In addition to reaching individuals at increased risk of kidney disease, the program's structured data collection provides an opportunity to leverage what we know about kidney disease with health departments, elected officials, managed care and insurance companies and medical societies; in turn influencing public health policies and practices. (*The screenings are organized by NKF affiliates and divisions.) more info

World Kidney Day and Public Education

To elevate public awareness about kidney disease as a critical public health problem the National Kidney Foundation and our Greater New York Division organize a range of educational and outreach activities during 'March is National Kidney Month' and 'World Kidney Day.'

Thanks to a grant from Abbott we launched a new grassroots initiative in 2007 called the World Kidney Day Campaign to generate awareness in each community. With information and materials from our campaign kits, volunteers throughout the region helped organize public awareness programs to identify the risks of kidney disease and the benefits of early detection.

Learn how you can raise awareness in your community on World Kidney Day, March 12, 2009!

Information & Referral

Thousands of patients and professionals are assisted each year through our Information and Referral Service. For information call (800) 639-7220 or (207) 772-7270