NKF Serving the Pacific Northwest

NKF of the West

Upcoming in-person and virtual programs and events across CA, NV, OR, and WA
Kidney Health with Spotlight on IgA Nephropathy
May 14, 2025 01:00 PM Virtual Event | Kidney Community
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NKF Seattle Medical Symposium
May 17, 2025 09:30 AM In-Person Event | Hyatt Regency Bellevue (WA) | Medical Professionals
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May 21, 2025 06:00 PM In-Person Event  | Fogo de Chão, Las Vegas | Medical Professionals
Jun 01, 2025 09:00 AM In-Person Event | PayPal Park (San Jose, CA) | General Public
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Jun 24, 2025 8:00 AM Virtual Event | Medical Professionals
 
June 25, 2025 12:00 PM Virtual Event | Medical Professionals
 
Sept 28, 2025 9:00 AM In-Person Event | Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA | General Public
 

Professional Programs

Designed for professionals committed to continuing their education and improving patient outcomes, the Professional Education Resource Center (PERC) offers activities courses, events and other engaging content on an array of carefully selected topics given by renowned faculty.

NKF Seattle Medical Symposium

Saturday, May 17, 2025

The NKF Seattle Medical Symposium is a day-long program that provides healthcare professionals with timely updates on CKD guidelines & standards, treatments, research, and co-morbidities, so they may better partner in the care of people with kidney disease. This program will take place in-person. On-demand recordings including CEs will be available two weeks after the day of the program.

HYATT REGENCY BELLEVUE
900 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

NKF Seattle Medical Symposium Program

  • 8:30am - 9:30am: Check-in, light breakfast, exhibit hall open
  • 9:30am - 11:30am: Program
  • 11:30am - 12:30pm: Lunch, exhibit hall open
  • 12:30pm – 3:30pm: Program, prize drawing

Click here to view the program agenda. 

Thank you to Ardelyx for Gold Sponsorship of the Exhibit Hall. 

Achieving Equity in Kidney Transplantation

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Join us for this virtual session in the Navigating Transplant: A Guide to Empowering Your Patients series, focused on the power of collaboration between dialysis clinic professionals and kidney transplant teams. This session highlights the kidney transplantation process with a focus on identifying and addressing disparities in access and outcomes. Participants will explore the pre-transplant evaluation, review evidence of existing gaps and barriers, and learn strategies to improve equitable access.

This session will take place on Zoom on June 25, 2025 at 12pm PT / 2pm CT / 3pm ET

Kidney Community Programs

To keep the kidney community up to date with crucial information, we've provided resources about dialysis, transplant, palliative care, and other ways to connect and support.

Your Kidney Health with Spotlight on IgA Nephropathy

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Join our webinar Kidney Health with Spotlight on IgA Nephropathy: a virtual session for the kidney community on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1pm PT. Panel of esteemed speakers include Brian Brady, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Medicine - Nephrology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Kelly Chen, NP, Nephrology Nurse Practitioner, Stanford Health Care, Medical Advisory Board member, IgA Foundation, Patient with IgA Nephropathy, and Ray Hsu, MD, MAS, Associate Professor of Medicine - Nephrology, UCSF School of Medicine.

Topics include:

  • How your kidneys keep you healthy
  • The spectrum of chronic kidney disease (CKD)
  • Who is at higher risk for CKD
  • Spotlight on IgA Nephropathy
  • Hear also from a patient panel

With support from Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, this virtual session takes place on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1pm PT / 2pm CT / 3pm ET. 

Kidney Community Resources

To keep the kidney community up to date with crucial information, we've provided resources about dialysis, transplant, palliative care, and other ways to connect and support.

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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.

En Español

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NKF PEERs

NKF PEERS is a program where kidney patients, living donors, or care partners can connect over the phone with a trained mentor. Mentors are people who have been there themselves and can help others by sharing their experiences.

En Español

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Kidney Cars

Donate your vehicle! Call 800.488.CARS (800.488.2277), schedule your pickup, and receive a tax receipt for your donation. We make donating easy. Complete the online form to start your donation. Kidney Cars turns your ride into a vehicle for change.

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Volunteer

NKF Volunteers are essential to local events! They help educate fellow kidney patients, support programs, and advocate for improvements that directly impact our community. 

Sponsor NKF Programs & Events

Partner with the National Kidney Foundation serving Oregon and Washington. Sponsorship opportunities include signature events like the Kidney Walk and Authors Luncheon, patient & community education programs, medical professional education programs, health equity initiatives, and workplace engagement & wellness programs. Learn more about available partnerships: 

2025 NKF West Coast Sponsorship Opportunities

Local Office

220 Montgomery Street
Suite 1041
San Francisco, CA 94104
United States

Email: eventsnca@kidney.org
Fax: 253.201.0736
Phone: 253.201.0881

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