NKF Serving Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi

Want to get Involved?

Are you interested in joining an events or programs committee, volunteering in Georgia, Alabama or Mississippi and/or learning about our board of advisors? Please reach out to the NKF Georgia, Alabama & Mississippi office, we would love to get to know you! Please visit https://www.kidney.org/volunteer/opportunities or contact Neko Northington.

Upcoming Fundraising Events

SOUTHERN SANTE'

Friday, March 13th, 2026

We invite you to join us for a celebration honoring those who have made a tremendous impact on the Greater Atlanta kidney community.

Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm EST

Location: The Carlyle
                1919 Piedmont Rd.
                Atlanta, GA 30324

Attire: Cocktail, Southern Elegance

For more event or sponsorship info, please contact Christin Cerda.
                

 

Professional Resources and Patient Education

FREE PATIENT WEBINAR

Wednesday, March 11th, 2026

TOPIC: Your Care, Your Home: Mastering Home Hemodialysis

Choosing the right dialysis treatment is a big decision—but you don’t have to make it alone. This free webinar is designed to help you and your support system better understand Home Hemodialysis (HHD) and decide if it’s the right fit for your life and health goals.

By joining this webinar, you will learn:
The basics made simple: We’ll explain how Home Hemodialysis works and how it can support your heart health and overall well-being.
Is this right for you? Not everyone’s situation is the same. We’ll walk through who may be a good candidate for Home Hemodialysis and what factors to consider when talking with your care team.
Safety you can feel confident about: Learn the important safety steps, training, and precautions that help make doing dialysis at home both safe and effective.
Fewer medications, better balance: Discover how more frequent or gentler treatments at home may help reduce the need for certain medications and support more stable blood pressure and fluid control.

About your speaker:
This webinar will be led by Dr. Sharad Virmani, a board-certified nephrologist with Georgia Nephrology who specializes in kidney care and dialysis therapies, including home dialysis. Dr. Virmani is also Chief of Staff at Emory Johns Creek Hospital and has extensive experience helping patients understand and manage complex kidney conditions with clear, compassionate guidance.
Home Hemodialysis puts you in the driver’s seat—giving you more flexibility, more comfort, and more control over your schedule. Whether you’re exploring your options or ready to take the next step, we’re here to give you the information and support you need to move forward with confidence.

Event Details:
⏰Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM EST
📍Platform: Zoom (Link provided upon registration)
🩺Featured Speaker: Dr. Sharad Virmani, Georgia Nephrology
🆓Cost: FREE for all patients and caregivers

How to Join: Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.  Click the link below to secure your spot:

RENAL ROUNDTABLE

Thursday, March 19th, 2026

Topic: IgA Nephropathy: Understanding Risk, Progression and Emerging Therapies

Join us for Nephrology Night Dinner: IgA Nephropathy—Understanding Risk, Progression, and Emerging Therapies, an educational evening focused on advances in IgA Nephropathy care.

As the treatment landscape for IgAN continues to evolve, this program will highlight current understanding of disease mechanisms, identification of patients at higher risk for progression, and treatment approaches—including emerging therapies.

Presented by Dr. Dana Rizk, a tenured professor of medicine in the Division of Nephrology and Associate Dean for Clinical Trials at UAB Heersink School of Medicine, with expertise in rare glomerular disease, this discussion is designed to provide practical insights relevant to today’s clinical practice.

Enjoy a complimentary dinner while engaging with colleagues and staying informed on developments shaping the future of IgA Nephropathy management.

Space is limited—register today.


 Time - 6:00pm - 8:00pm (CT)
Location -Seasons 52 - Birmingham
                245 Summit Blvd.
                 Birmingham, AL 35243

RENAL ROUNDTABLE

Thursday, April 23rd, 2026

Topic: Reaching and Sustaining Remission: An Approach for Treating Severe Active GPA and MPA

Join us for an engaging evening at our Renal Roundtable Dinner as we explore the evolving management of severe active ANCA-Associated Vasculitis (GPA and MPA).

This educational program will focus on practical, evidence-based strategies to help achieve and sustain remission in patients facing these complex, multi-system diseases. As the treatment landscape continues to advance, this discussion will highlight the heterogeneous and multi-systemic presentation of severe active GPA and MPA, review key pathophysiologic pathways that inform targeted therapeutic approaches, and examine clinical insights from the pivotal ADVOCATE trial and its implications for patient care.

This session will be led by Rodolfo Batarse, Nephrologist at Desert Kidney Care, who will share expert perspectives and real-world considerations for selecting and optimizing treatment in patients with severe active disease.

Enjoy a complimentary dinner while connecting with colleagues and gaining timely insights that can be immediately applied in clinical practice. Space is limited—register today!

📅 Date:  April 23, 2026
Time: 6 :00pm - 8:00pm
📍Location:  LeMoyne's Chophouse 
                      251 Government St 
                     Mobile, AL 36602

RENAL ROUNDTABLE

Thursday, April 30th, 2026

Topic: Evolving the Treatment Paradigm to Earlier Intervention in IgA Nephropathy

Join us for an engaging educational dinner session featuring Luis Alvarez, MD, PhD, Chief of Nephrology at Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Sutter Health. This discussion will explore the evolving understanding of IgA nephropathy and the growing importance of earlier intervention to help slow disease progression and improve patient outcomes.

Dr. Alvarez will review the clinical burden and underlying disease mechanisms of IgA nephropathy, examine emerging evidence supporting earlier treatment strategies, and discuss key considerations from the KDIGO 2025 Guidelines that are shaping clinical decision-making.

Learning Objectives:

Summarize the clinical burden and mechanism of disease of IgA nephropathy

Explore recent data highlighting the importance of intervening earlier in IgA nephropathy

Discuss the KDIGO 2025 Guideline and considerations for treatment

Enjoy a complimentary dinner while connecting with colleagues and gaining timely insights that can be immediately applied in clinical practice.

Space is limited—register today!

📅 Date: April 30, 2026
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
📍 Location: The Hampton Social Atlanta 
                     101 High Street, Suite 100-200 
                     Dunwoody, GA 30346

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Your Kidneys and You Free Training

Want to educate others about kidney health? Learn how to present this easy 20 minute presentation to friends, family, colleagues, churches, community centers, schools, and more! Please contact Neko Northington for more information.

Are you the 33%? Take the Kidney Risk Quiz to find out if you're at risk.

Take a Minute for Your Kidneys

Please answer a few simple questions to find out if you are one of the 33% of adults in the U.S. who is at risk for kidney disease. This test is free and will only take you a minute to answer the questions.

Health Fairs

To educate the public on and increase awareness of kidney disease, our staff and volunteers participate in various health fairs throughout the state. If you are interested in being trained as a volunteer for a health fair in your area, or if you are interested in having a NKF representative exhibit at an upcoming health fair, please contact Neko Northington.

DRIVE FOR DIALYSIS

Help provide patients in the Southeast with care packages to brighten their spirits and make the long-hours of treatment a little more bearable.  For sponsorship information and personal donation opportunities, please reach out to Neko Northington.

Additional Support

NKF Peers

  • NKF PEERS is a peer mentoring program, where kidney patients 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.  
  • Call toll-free 1.855.NKF.PEERS (855.653.7337) or email nkfpeers@kidney.org

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
  • Call toll–free 1.855.NKF.CARES  (1.855.653.2273)  or email nkfcares@kidney.org

Kidney Friendly Recipes

Are you looking for new kidney-friendly recipes? Regardless of which CKD stage you are in, there is a recipe for you to enjoy! Start your cooking journey now!

Kidney Pathways

Take control of your kidney health. Answer a few questions and we will provide you with information about your kidney health.

A to Z Health Guide

Alphabetical list of additional kidney topics and support.

Organ Donor Registry

Did you know that more than 106,000 Americans are currently on the national waiting list for a life-saving organ transplant?  There are currently over 90,000 people in the US waiting for a kidney. To learn more about registering to be an organ donor or even a living donor, visit the organdonor.gov link below.

Ways to Support

Donate

To send a physical check, please use the address below:

  • 830 Glenwood Ave, Suite 510
    Box 405
    Atlanta, GA 30316

If you would prefer to make an online donation, please visit the link below.

Advocate

Are you interested in becoming an advocate? NKF is the largest, most comprehensive longstanding patient organization dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease in the U.S. If interested in using your voice to help advocate for kidney patients or donors, please visit the link below.

Donate Your Car

Turn your vehicle into cash for the National Kidney Foundation Serving Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi! 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 Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi today!

Donate online or call 800.488.CARS (2277).

What's your story?

We want to hear about your unique experience with a kidney transplant, living donation, or kidney disease. Your story may be the one that gives someone hope.

Monthly Giving

Together, we can provide all patients with access to the care, treatment and guidance they need to cope with a kidney disease diagnosis with your monthly gift of any amount.

Local Office

830 Glenwood Ave, Suite 510
Box 405
Atlanta, GA 30316
United States

Email: nkfga@kidney.org
Fax: 770.452.7456
Phone: 770.452.1539
Toll Free: 800.633.2339

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