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Taco Night with the Kitchen
June 17th at 6pm
Join the National Kidney Foundation serving Central Ohio for a Virtual Live Cooking Demonstration with The Kitchen on June 17, 2021 @ 6:00pm on Zoom!
We'll be preparing a beautiful meal of Tomatillo Salad, choice of Seasoned Chicken or Vegetarian Tacos, Spanish pilaf, and Mexican Chocolate Cupcakes.
Patient Education Webinar
Tuesday, May 25
6:30PM EST
Join us for a FREE Patient Education Webinar. Speakers include: Dr. Paul Kovach (nephrologist), Danielle Estep (social worker) and Katie DeLaet (nutritionist).
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Kidney Walk
The Kidney Walk is the nation's largest walk to fight kidney disease. Held in nearly 100 communities, the event raises awareness and funds lifesaving programs that educate and support patients, their families and those at risk.
Take a lifesaving step today and sign up for a walk below.
Central Ohio Virtual Kidney Walk - Sunday, September 19
For more information, please contact Ellie Thien at 614.882.6184 ext.823 or Ellie.Thien@kidney.org.
The Big Ask: The Big Give
First Steps to Transplant
Free Virtual Workshop
Are you a kidney patient – or a family member or friend of one – that wants to learn more about getting a kidney transplant? Or are you interested in learning more about donating a kidney to someone in need of a transplant?
This program is for you! In this free webinar from the National Kidney Foundation, you will:
- Learn what’s involved in receiving a kidney transplant
- Find out what you need to know if you’re thinking about donating a kidney
- Hear personal stories from kidney transplant recipients and living donors
Virtual Patient Education Series
We may be physically distant but that won’t stop us from gathering together virtually to connect and share. We’ve converted all in-person educational events to a virtual format so that our patients can still stay connected and well informed. Health experts and kidney patients will share information and resources for patients and families. Check back often for more dates that will be added.
Fall dates are coming soon!
NKF of Central Ohio Posters
The National Kidney Foundation of Central Ohio teamed up with Nationwide Children’s Hospital pediatric families to create these kidney canvases. Anyone interested in one of these posters, please contact Tisha Reynolds at 614.882.6184 or Tisha.Reynolds@kidney.org.
Designed by Dr. Bill Wilmer and Abby Wilmer
Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact our office at 614.882.6184. We are always looking for volunteers to help with our special events and programs.
Kidney Cars Car Donation
Donate your old car, van, truck, or boat to help improve the lives of the millions of Americans affected by kidney disease. Donate now.
Donate Clothing and Household Items
Your unwanted, unused, and unneeded clothing and other household items can assist our programs. The National Kidney Foundation Serving Ohio has established a relationship with National Kidney Services, Inc., a Columbus, Ohio for profit corporation. Outsourcing the management of this program to Ohio Thrift Stores has been a part of fundraising efforts since 1988. Customers in the Columbus, Springfield, Dayton, Delaware, Washington Court House, Lancaster and surrounding areas wishing to participate may drop off or schedule a pickup and receive a tax deductible receipt for their useable items. The donations are sold to Ohio Thrift Stores and the proceeds are used to help fund NKF Serving Ohio's programs and services. For more information on the clothing donation program please visit http://nkfpickup.com or contact National Kidney Services at 614.351.2900 or 888-780-0789 (Dayton area residents only).
Additional Patient and Professional Services
New Patient Packets - New Patient Information Packets are made available to all patients who receive treatment for kidney failure at facilities served by the us. Its purpose is to inform patients and their families abut kidney disease and of the variety of resources and activities we provide.
Living Donor Information Packets are made available to anyone who is potentially interested in being a living kidney donor. The packets provide information about the evaluation process for potential donors, the benefits and risk of donation, and where you can find additional information and support. If you're interested in being a living donor and would like information about kidney donation, please contact Marsheen Campbell or call (513) 961-8105 x853.
Educational Literature & Materials – The NKF has a variety of educational brochures and materials geared toward patients in the early stages of kidney disease, dialysis patients, transplant recipients, family supporters, professionals and those who are at risk for kidney disease. Contact us to receive this free literature or view our literature here: NKF Store.
Professional CME/CE Activities – The National Kidney Foundation has been awarded Accreditation with Commendation from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and offers a variety of CME/CE activities with an inter-professional team approach. Click here for more information: CME/CE Activities
Organ & Tissue Donation – Across the nation, citizens have the opportunity to help others by signing up to become organ and tissue donors through state donor registries. Click here to go to Donate Life Ohio for more information and to register to become a life-saving organ donor: Donate Life Ohio
