Patients
Welcome to the Patient section Serving the NKF Serving New England web site. Here you will find information about chronic kidney disease, dialysis, and much more.
Day to Day with Fabry
Our Day to Day with Fabry webinar took place on May 19th. Listen to the webinar here.
Patient Services
The NKF Serving New England provides many programs and services to more than 1,500 patients each year. Our goal is to eradicate kidney disease, and to assists those who are coping with the effects of chronic kidney disease and their families.
- Patient & Family Education Browse the large collection of on-line reference materials of kidney and kidney related disorders.
- Living Donors Visit the National Kidney Foundation's new online resource for living donation! Whether you are a living donor, potential donor, recipient, family member or friend, you'll find many different resources here.
- Donate Life Learn more about the Gift of Life.
- Links & Resources The NKF Serving New England has put together a list of additional resources outside of the vast content offered through the foundation itself. Visit this page to view some of these resources.
- Medical ID Jewelry available through NKF Serving New England. It immediately alerts medical providers to your condition in a crisis, when the slightest delay could spell tragedy.
- Educational Publications on a wide variety of topics produced by the National Kidney Foundation.
- Nutritional Supplement and Support Program For Massachusetts residents only.
- Emergency Medication and Transportation Fund Do you need help to cover medication or transportation?
Funding Request Form
Guidelines
Expense Form - Educational Programs Funded by NKF MA-RI-NH-VT provide information and support to newly diagnosed patients, educate medical providers on the most up-to-date treatment approaches and help those at greatest risk for kidney disease take steps to avert it.
For more information on this and other programs, please contact Andrea Savisky at (800) 542-4001 or (781) 278-0222. - Gift of Fitness Three month complimentary introductory membership at a patient's local YM/YWCA. Exercise can greatly improve outlook and outcomes for kidney patients and transplant recipients. Referrals come from social workers, nurses and physicians at area dialysis and transplant centers. In some cases, patients can also arrange for discounts on continuing memberships.
- New England Fabry Support Group
- NH Medication Bridge Helps eligible uninsured and under-insured patients of all ages to receive needed medications.
- Care Pages Free, easy-to-use Web pages that help family and friends communicate when a loved one is receiving care.
Speakers Bureau
Do you need someone to speak to your group about kidney disease or organ donation? The NKF Serving New England's Speakers Bureau can help.
Do you have a kidney experience you want to share? Join the Speakers Bureau and help us get the word out about these important topics.
For more information contact the NKF Serving New England at (781) 278-0222 or e-mail nkfmrnv@kidney.org.
