Patients
Welcome to the Patient section Serving the NKF of Central New York, Inc. web site. Here you will find information about chronic kidney disease, dialysis, and much more.
Patient Services
The NKF of Central New York, Inc. 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.
- Lester Fine Crisis Fund Patients can receive assistance from The NKF of Central New York, Inc.'s Lester Fine Crisis Fund if approved by their Social Worker and the NKF Office. The fund is used for emergencies only. Ask your Dialysis or Transplant Social Worker for details.
- Medical ID Jewelry*
A medic alert bracelet or necklace is given to each patient. It immediately alerts medical providers to your condition in a crisis when the slightest delay could spell tragedy. Ask your Dialysis or Transplant Social Worker for details. - Camperships (Dialysis Camps) Children and families with kidney diseases need special care. That doesn't mean they should be excluded from the beneficial experience of summer camp.
- Dialysis Centers View a list of dialysis centers in our 13-county area in Central New York.
- Patient Advocacy The NKF is available to help facilitate individual emotional, social, nutritional and financial needs.
- U.S. Transplant Games The next U.S. Transplant Games are June 16-21, 2006 in Louisville, Kentucky.
- 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.
- Links & Resources The NKF of Central New York, Inc. 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.
Speakers Bureau
Do you need someone to speak to your group about kidney disease or organ donation? The NKF of Central New York, Inc.'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 Laura Squadrito at (315) 476-0311 or e-mail info@cnykidney.org.
