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    NKF’s 75th Anniversary: Top Milestones That Changed Kidney Care

    NKF has made a big difference for millions. Join us as we look back at 10 key achievements that shaped kidney health and continue to inspire hope today.

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    NKF Patient Journey

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

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    CKD Basics Course

    Learn about the basics of kidney disease, how it is measured, and what happens if you have kidney failure.

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    Know Your Risk

    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.

    Featured Topics

    • Nutrition and Kidney Disease, Stages 1-5 (Not on Dialysis)
    • Phosphorus and Your Diet
    • Potassium in Your CKD Diet
    • CKD Diet: How much protein is the right amount?
    • Sodium and Your CKD Diet: How to Spice Up Your Cooking
    See all Diet & Nutrition Topics

    Tools & Resources

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    Recipe Finder

    Nutrition is key to managing kidney disease and your overall health

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    Find a Dietitian

    Looking for guidance on a kidney-friendly diet? Find a dietitian in your area.

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    Nutrition

    Your home for resources on eating with kidney disease or to care for your overall kidney health.

  • Treatment & Support

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    Featured Topics

    • Dialysis
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    See all Dialysis Topics
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    Do you need support?

    NKF PEERS is a program where kidney patients, living donors, or care partners can connect over the phone with a trained mentor.

    Featured Topics

    • Kidney Transplant
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    • The Kidney Transplant Waitlist
    • Care After Kidney Transplant
    See all Transplant Topics
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    Kidney Transplantation Resources

    Considering a kidney transplant? We’ll help you get started.

    Featured Topics

    • Clinical Trials
    • Are Clinical Trials Safe?
    • Finding out More about Clinical Trials
    • Kidney Disease Clinical Trial Directory
    • Who Can Participate in a Clinical Trial
    See all Clinical Trial Topics
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    Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Kidney Disease Treatments
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    2019 National Young Investigators Forum Winners

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    Join the KidneyCARE Study

    Advance kidney research by sharing your experience living with kidney disease.

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    Impact Patient-Centered Research

    Kidney Research Connect matches you with research projects based on your connection to kidney disease.

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    Insurance

    Insurance doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Learn about insurance options and choosing a plan that is right for you.

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    Coping and Self-care

    Implementing coping strategies and practicing self-care are essential components in effectively managing illness and promoting overall health and well-being.

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    Vaccine Information

    As a dialysis patient or transplant recipient you may be wondering — are vaccines safe for me? Do I need them?

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    Nutrition

    Learn about a kidney-friendly diet, so you can stay healthy with kidney disease whether you are at home or dining out.

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    Exercise

    Exercise is important for everyone, especially for people with kidney disease.

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    Sexual Health

    Kidney disease can affect your sexuality in many ways — from hormones, nerves, energy levels, even medicine.

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    NKF Cares

    Offering support for people affected by kidney disease, organ donation, or transplantation.

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    Local and National Events

    Attend a National Kidney Foundation event close to you.

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    NKF Peers

    Where kidney patients are connected with trained mentors who have been there themselves.

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    Become a Patient Advocate

    Add your voice to Voices for Kidney Health.

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    Online Communities

    Where patients and caregivers can share experiences, ask questions, and get answers.

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    Patient Stories

    Read empowering stories from patients and their loved ones.

  • Transplantation

    • Transplantation
    • Receiving a Kidney Transplant
    • Donating a Kidney

    Featured Topics

    • Kidney Transplant
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    • Getting a Kidney Transplant
    • Getting a Living Donor Kidney Transplant
    • Life with a Kidney Transplant
    See all Transplantation Topics
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    Find a Transplant Workshop

    Join us at a live event near you to learn more with The Big Ask, The Big Give.

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    Learn More About Kidney Transplant

    Dive deep with videos and patient stories in the Kidney Learning Center.

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    Resources & Get Involved

    Get connected for support on your transplant journey.

    Featured Topics

    • Becoming a Living Donor
    • Making the Decision to Donate
    • Living Donor Evaluation
    • Financial and Insurance Issues
    • What to Expect after Donation
    See all Kidney Donation Topics
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    Learn More About Living Donation

    Dive deep with videos and donor stories in the Kidney Learning Center.

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    Ready to take the next step?

    Get started with information on how to connect with a transplant center.

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    Resources & Get Involved

    Get connected with others who have donated a kidney.

  • For Professionals

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    NSW-C

    The first national credentialed classification for nephrology social work.

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    Access to NKF Journals

    NKF's journals feature the latest research in clinical nephology.

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    NKF Professional Councils

    Representative bodies of NKF's professional membership.

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    Professional Education Resource Center

    CME/CE courses designed for professionals committed to improving patient outcomes.

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    Kidney Commute Podcast

    Providing connection through education and serving as an innovative opportunity to fulfill CE requirements.

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    Spring Clinical Meetings

    NKF’s premiere educational event for the interprofessional kidney health team.

    Funding

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    Access information on available grants and open applications.

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    NKF Innovation Fund

    Learn about our game changing impact investment initiative.

    Latest Research

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    Research Spotlight

    See how researchers are making strides in the fight against kidney disease.

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    NKF’s Family of Journals

    NKF's journals feature the latest research in clinical nephrology.

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    Find Patient Participants for Your Research

    Find resources to connect you with patients and data for your research.

    What is CKDintercept?
    What is CKDintercept?

    A groundbreaking initiative from the National Kidney Foundation to improve chronic kidney disease (CKD) testing, recognition, and management in primary care.

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    Learn More About CKDintercept

    Only 10% of people living with CKD are aware that they have CKD.

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    CKDintercept National Overview

    NKF and partners will develop local road maps to drive a cultural shift in primary care.

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    CKD Change Package

    A systematic approach to transform CKD care, advance health equity, and improve health care quality.

    What is KDOQI?
    What is KDOQI?

    KDOQI (Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative) is world renowned for improving the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease, these guidelines have changed the practices of healthcare professionals and improved thousands of lives.

    Tools & Resources

    • Guidelines and Commentaries
    • Guideline Development Process
    • Patient Centered Quality Measures
    Learn more about KDOQI
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    Vascular Access Guidelines And Implementation Tools

    Comprehensive slide decks created by interdisciplinary experts.

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    KDOQI App

    Download now to access guidelines and commentaries at your fingertips.

    Featured Printable Tools

    • CKD Heat Map
    • Kidney Disease Stages
    • Medium Cut-Off Dialyzers for Expanded Hemodialysis
    • Phosphorus for Dialysis Patients
    • CKD Change Package
    See all Clinician Tools
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    eGFR Calculator

    Use our GFR calculators to estimate GFR for adults or children.

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    Living Donation Business Case Toolkit

    Learn more about how to grow your living kidney donation program.

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    KDOQI App

    Download now to access guidelines and commentaries at your fingertips.

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    Vascular Access Guidelines And Implementation Tools

    Comprehensive slide decks created by interdisciplinary experts.

  • Take Action

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    Kidney Walk

    Participate in NKF's Kidney Walk and fundraise to make a lasting impact for patients, families, and people at risk. Find a Walk near you.

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    NKF Golf Classic

    Join thousands of professionals at the Premier Amateur Golf Event for Charity — held at some of the nation's most exclusive courses. Find a tournament near you.

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    Social Events

    Attend a premier culinary event, meet the most recognizable names in literature, or honor those who help drive life-changing breakthroughs. Find an event near you.

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    Create a Fundraiser

    Celebrate milestones or use your passions and hobbies to bring hope to the 37 million Americans battling kidney disease.

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    Kidney Walk Your Way

    Kidney Walk your way is your chance to be a part of our Kidney Walk community on a date and location of your choice by doing an activity you love!

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    Stream for Kidney Health

    Join the Team Kidney Streams community to help raise important funds and awareness while livestreaming what you love.

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    Become a Corporate Partner

    Learn more about how your company can influence the future of kidney disease.

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    Circle of Excellence

    An employer recognition program dedicated to eliminating barriers to living donation.

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    Corporate Wellness Solutions

    A suite of tools to support organizations in advancing kidney health and overall wellbeing among their employees.

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    Be an Advocate

    Take action and use your voice on behalf of kidney patients with local and national government.

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    Volunteer Opportunities

    Your skills and interests can help build healthier communities, spread the word, and create real change. Find an opportunity near you.

  • Ways to Give

    • Ways to Give
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    Become a Monthly Donor

    Become a Change Maker—give monthly to support critical programs in the fight against kidney disease.

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    Donate Now

    Your gift today will help revolutionize kidney health and transform lives.

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    Memorial Giving

    Create a fundraiser in honor of your loved one.

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    Wills, Trusts and Legacy Giving

    Build your legacy to support families facing kidney disease. 

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    Donor Advised Funds (DAF)

    Make a flexible, tax-efficient gift through your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF).

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    IRA Charitable Rollover

    The savviest way for you to use your IRA to maximize your impact.

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    Make a gift of stock.

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    Donate by Mail or Phone

    Use our mail-in donation form to send your offline donation to NKF.

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    Donate Your Car

    Donate your old car, boat or tractor to help improve the lives of the millions,

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    Donate Real Estate

    Fight kidney disease with a gift of property.

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    Donate Crypto

    More ways to fund our work while providing you with extra tax benefits.

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    Match Your Donation

    Double, or even triple, your donation with a matching gift from your employer.

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