NKF Serving the Pacific Northwest

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.

Connecting Lives: Empowering Kidney Patients and Living Donors Through Peer Mentoring

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Join us for a compelling session designed for dialysis professionals as part of the Navigating Transplant: A Guide to Empowering Your Patients series. This session highlights the transformative power of peer mentoring for kidney patients and living donors navigating the transplant journey. Discover how real-life connections with experienced peers can build trust, provide emotional support, and inspire confidence in pursuing transplantation. Learn practical strategies to integrate peer mentoring into your clinic or practice, enhancing patient outcomes and fostering a sense of empowerment and hope.

This virtual session will take place on Zoom on Jan. 22, 2025 at 12pm PT / 2pm CT / 3pm ET.

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Understanding Disparities and Investigating the Leaks Along the Kidney Transplant Pipeline

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Join us for this 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 critical role of effective communication in supporting patients through the kidney transplant journey. By knowing the disparities that exist, where things can falter and how to address those challenges, professionals can help ensure timely referrals, shared knowledge, and a patient-centered approach, ultimately improving transplant outcomes. By strengthening dialysis-transplant professional partnerships you will be able to more effectively support and empower your patients on their path to kidney transplant.

This virtual session will take place on Zoom on Mar. 26, 2025 at 12pm PT / 2pm CT / 3pm ET

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NKF Southern California Medical Symposium

Friday, February 28, 2025

The National Kidney Foundation's Southern California Medical Symposium is a day-long event designed to bring you together with peers and leading experts in the field. Gain valuable insights on the latest advancements in clinical practice, emerging cultural trends impacting kidney care, and cutting-edge research findings. This annual gathering is not just about education – it's about community. We'll be fostering a space for collaboration, shared experiences, and the exchange of inspiring perspectives with the theme "Future Forward with Health Equity: The Evolution of Nephrology."

What to expect:

  • Expert presentations on the most up-to-date clinical practices
  • Engaging discussions on cultural factors influencing kidney healthcare
  • Updates on the latest research impacting patient care
  • Opportunities to network with colleagues and patients

Can't join us in person? No problem! Register to receive on-demand access to the recorded sessions available just two weeks after the live program. Earn the full 4.5 CE/CME credits at your own convenience.

Don't miss this chance to elevate your knowledge, enhance your practice, and strengthen your network!

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Patient Resources

To keep kidney patients, caregivers, and medical professionals up to date with crucial information, we've provided resources about dialysis, transplant, and palliative care tailored to the kidney community.

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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.

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Reach the Help Line
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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

Match with a Peer
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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.

Donate Online
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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. 

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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

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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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