NKF Serving Southern California and Nevada

56th Annual Medical Symposium

Friday, October 18, 2024

The 56th Annual Medical Symposium, a Bay Area nephrology community tradition, 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 Friday, October 18, 2024 (7:00am-5:00pm PT). Registrants may also participate in the symposium online with on-demand access to recordings post-event. 

LocationCrowne Plaza Foster City-San Mateo, 1221 Chess Dr. Foster City, CA 94404

Visit the registration page for the program agenda, learning objectives, symposium faculty, and information on CME accreditation. 

For questions about this event, please email Celine Koh, Senior Program Manager, celine.koh@kidney.org.

36th Annual Authors Luncheon

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Celebrating literary excellence and philanthropy, the National Kidney Foundation’s Authors Luncheon returns on Saturday, November 9, 2024, to the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco.

 

Since its inception, this iconic event has united authors and literary enthusiasts to support kidney patients through the NKF, welcoming guests to revel in the magic of
storytelling while supporting NKF’s efforts to transform kidney care. Join us and be part of this year’s celebration, where every page turned makes a difference in the lives of many!

 

Questions?

Contact Christina Davis, Development Director, email: christina.davis@kidney.org, phone: 415.543.3303 x541

Community Education Session: Finding a Living Donor

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Join us on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 11am PT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET for a free Finding a Living Donor program, where you'll learn ways to write and share your story for a living donor to come forward!  This program is for people with later stage kidney disease who are thinking about transplant or who are already on the waitlist, their care partners, family members and/or those interested in learning more about living donation.

In this free virtual program from the National Kidney Foundation in partnership with Thermo Fisher, you will:

  • Learn tools to encourage you to share your story to find a living kidney donor
  • Learn about the benefits of transplants from a living donor
  • Hear personal stories from kidney patients and families on how they found a living kidney donor by sharing their story

Patient Resources

Local Support Groups

As a resource, we recommend: 

  • Orange County - Saddleback Kidney Disease Support Group. The group meets virtually on the second Saturday of the month and the fourth Monday of the month. For more information, please contact Helen Mills, Support Group Leader, at helpforkidneypatients@gmail.com or 949.412.3210
  • Tulare County - Valley Renal Support Group. The group meets virtually and in-person the second Tuesday of each month from 7-8pm PT. For more information, please contact Jennifer McClung, Support Group Leader at 

Your Kidneys and You (YKY) & KEEP Healthy

The National Kidney Foundation's community-based initiative to educate about the kidneys, risk factors for kidney disease, and steps to take to keep kidneys healthy and reduce risk.

If you would like to learn more, please contact Franco Reyna, Community Outreach Manager, at 818.783.8153 x542 or franco.reyna@kidney.org.

Finding A Living Donor Webinar

Hosted on February 5, 2023, this informative session shared strategies to finding a living donor.  

Topics Included: 

  • Living donation: benefits & strategies
  • Sharing your story to find a donor
  • Involving friends and family
  • Patient panelists will share experiences, tips, strategies and answer questions

Understanding the Kidney Transplant Wait List

This valuable session, hosted in August 2022, was led by Stanford Transplant Coordinator, Kevin Val Discipulo. The webinar provided attendees with information and resources on how to understand and navigate the transplant waitlist.

A free session for patients, their care partners, and community

 

View additional resources here, follow link below to watch the recorded session. 

La Pregunta Mas Grande: El Gran Regalo

La Pregunta Mas Grande: El Gran Regalo (The Big Ask: The Big Give) — Primeros Pasos Hacia El Trasplante (Presentación virtual, internet). 29 de junio de 2022, 10am PDT en asociación con UC Irvine Health & Transplant Center.

 

Program Sponsorship Opportunities 

Renal Roundtable Lecture Series

Professional Education

Our Renal Roundtables held throughout the year provide medical professionals with a networking opportunity and compelling presentations on issues that are cutting edge and relevant to their practice. We host both in-person and virtual Renal Roundtables centered on clinical case studies and/or research updates.

 

Renal Roundtables are free events for medical professionals, but registration is required.

 

If you have questions or are interested in sponsoring a Renal Roundtable, please contact Franco Reyna, Community Outreach Manager, at 818.783.8153 x542 or franco.reyna@kidney.org.

More Ways to Get Involved

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Join the NKF Ambassador Program!

Volunteers are an integral part of the NKF team. Without them we would be unable to reach the 73 million Americans at risk for kidney disease and the health professionals who care for them. Volunteers contribute their unique talents, skills and knowledge of the community to: enhance the programs and services to our constituents; facilitate the achievement of our goals; and educate the public about our organization and its mission. Volunteers are a valuable human resource warranting appropriate orientation, training, opportunities for personal and professional growth and ongoing recognition. We value the collaboration of volunteers and encourage their input in planning and development.

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Kidney Cars Vehicle Donation Program

Turn your vehicle into cash for the National Kidney Foundation Serving Southern California and Nevada! 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 Southern California and Nevada today! Donate online or call 800.488.CARS (2277).

Local Office

20929 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 47-216
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
United States

Email: nkfsca@kidney.org
Phone: 818.783.8153
Toll Free: 800.747.5527

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