NKF Serving Upstate and Western New York
The National Kidney Foundation is revolutionizing the fight to save lives by eliminating preventable kidney disease, accelerating innovations for the dignity of the patient experience, and dismantling structural inequities in kidney care, dialysis, and transplantation.
Professional Education + Resources
Professional Education
NKF’s Professional Education Resource Center (PERC) offers activities courses, events and other engaging content on an array of carefully selected topics given by renowned faculty.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
19th Annual Meeting of the Upstate & Western New York Council on Renal Nutrition (CRN):
- Date: October 19, 2023
- Time: 7:45am - 5:00pm
- Location: Batavia Downs
- Get program information and register below!
Renal Roundtable Series
A Renal Roundtable is a professional education program featuring a presentation by distinguished individual(s) in the medical field and an opportunity for questions and networking.
Renal Roundtables are free, non-accredited programs, intended for healthcare professionals.
Have questions or interest in sponsoring a Renal Roundtable? Please contact Kristen Ryan, Community Outreach Director, at kristen.ryan@kidney.org.
2023 Renal Roundtables to be announced soon!
Professional Membership
Become a member of NKF Professionals for benefits, including:
- Access to a variety of continuing education resources
- Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines*
- Scientific research grants and fellowships
- Educational stipends*
- Access to clinical tools and resources
*Available for some occupations
Community Resources + Support Networks
Have questions? We can help!
NKF Cares
NKF Cares is our free Patient Information Center, offering support for people affected by kidney disease, organ donation, or transplantation. NKF Cares is designed for patients, family members, and care partners.
Speak with a trained specialist who will answer your questions and listen to your concerns.
Call toll-free: 855.653.2273
Do you need support? You aren't alone!
NKF Peers
NKF Peers is a free peer mentoring program, where kidney patients or individuals interested in being a living donor are connected via phone with trained mentors who have been there themselves. Peer mentors can share their experiences with dialysis, transplant, or living kidney donation with you.
Get matched with an NKF Peer, or learn more about becoming an NKF Peer yourself!
Make Connections in Communities!
NKF Online Communities
NKF Communities offer a safe and supportive place where patients and caregivers can share experiences, ask questions, and get answers.
Participation is free.
- NKF Dialysis Community
- NKF Kidney Disease Community
- NKF Kidney Donor Community
- NKF Parents of Children with Kidney Disease
- NKF Transplant Community
Get Involved
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 are supporting the National Kidney Foundation’s programs, while giving back to our local Kidney Community!
Contact Kristen Ryan, Community Outreach Director, at 585.598.3963 x373 or kristen.ryan@kidney.org for more information.
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).
Go Casual for Kidneys!
You and your workplace are invited to go Casual for Kidneys by holding a dress-down day to benefit the NKF Serving Upstate and Western NY. This dress-down day raises awareness of kidney disease and supports your local Kidney Community. Bring your colleagues together for a cause that will make a difference in your community!
Contact Kristen Ryan, Community Outreach Director, at 585.598.3963 x373 or kristen.ryan@kidney.org.
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