NKF Serving Upstate and Western New York
Professional Education
Professional Education
For US Physicians and Healthcare Professionals
2023 Councils on Renal Nutrition Conference will be held on: October 19, 2023
- Check back soon for more details!
Renal Roundtables
Upcoming Event:
- Stay tuned for 2023 dates and registration
Renal Roundtables are professional education and networking lecture series open to physicians and advanced practitioners. Renal Roundtables provide kidney healthcare professionals access to renowned experts in kidney disease and an opportunity for open discussion among participants.
For more information on sponsoring a Renal Roundtable contact Ellen Scalzo at Ellen.Scalzo@kidney.org.
Take Charge of your Kidney Health is a FREE 8-week workshop for people with Chronic Kidney Disease who want to learn how to manage their illness and live healthier with kidney disease.
Are you interested in participating or learning more about our Take Charge of Your Kidney Health program? Provide us with your information and we'll be in touch with more details.
Employee Wellness
Medicare alone spends $87 billion caring for individuals with kidney disease. Go from "zero" to "kidney consciousness" in less than 3 minutes with our Your Kidneys and You video! This can be embedded on corporate Intranets as part of an employee wellness program, shown at community health fairs, or shared with members of your organization.
For information on the above program please contact Chloe Kay at 585.598.3963 x372 or Chloe.Kay@kidney.org.
We are here to listen and support you during the COVID-19 outbreak. Find answers to the most common questions and stay informed about the latest coronavirus developments in our COVID-19 section.
Have questions about kidney disease? We can help!
Call toll-free at 855.NKF.CARES (855.653.2273) or email nkfcares@kidney.org. We speak English and Spanish and are available Monday–Friday.
About NKF Cares:
Our Patient Information Help Line, NKF Cares, offers support for people affected by kidney disease, organ donation or transplantation. It's designed just for patients, family members and care partners. Speak with a trained specialist who will answer your questions and listen to your concerns.

Challenge your staff to join the fight against kidney disease with a hands-on, in-office volunteer event. You and your team can assemble care packages for dialysis patients in the community where you live and work — brighten their spirits and make the long hours of treatment a little more bearable.
For more information or to host contact Kristen Ryan, Community Outreach Director at 585.598.3963 x373 or email at Kristen.Ryan@kidney.org
Hero Circle is a national network that shares a common belief in the life-saving mission of the National Kidney Foundation. It seeks to raise awareness about the work of NKF and engage individuals through philanthropy, events, and our programmatic initiatives. Your donation of $1,000 or more makes a tangible difference in the lives of those impacted by kidney disease.
For more information, please contact Ellen Scalzo at 585.598.3963 Ext. 371 or Ellen.Scalzo@kidney.org.
Go Casual for Kidneys!
You and your workplace or school are invited to participate in our Casual for Kidneys Day, a dress-down day held to benefit the NKF. This dress down day helps to raise awareness of chronic kidney disease & support the local kidney community. You can bring your employees together for a cause that will truly make a difference. For more information, contact Chloe Kay at 585.598.3963 x372 or Chloe.Kay@kidney.org.

Team Kidney is a nationwide community rallying support to fight kidney disease by empowering members to create their own unique fundraising events. With each mile logged, transplant anniversary celebrated, or cookie baked, Team Kidney raises funds and hope for the 30 million Americans currently battling kidney disease. With Team Kidney, fundraising is whatever you want it to be!

Volunteer!
When you volunteer you will be supporting the National Kidney Foundation’s programs while giving back to our local Kidney Community!
For more information contact Kristen Ryan, Community Outreach Director at 585.598.3963 x373 or Kristen.Ryan@kidney.org.

Kidney Cars Vehicle Donation Program
Turn your vehicle into cash for the National Kidney Foundation Serving Upstate and Western New York! Vehicles donated to National Kidney Foundation have the potential to bring hundreds and sometimes even thousands of dollars in support of advocating for all kidney patients through education, research, and innovation. Donating is simple, the pick-up is free, and your gift is tax-deductible. Donate your vehicle to the NKF Serving Upstate and Western New York today! Donate online or call 800.488.CARS (2277).
Local Office
Upcoming Events
March
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Thu, 03/16/2023 - 6:00pm
September
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Sun, 09/17/2023 - 9:00am
October
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Thu, 10/19/2023 - 8:30am