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.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Connecting Lives: Empowering Kidney Patients and Living Donors Through Peer Mentoring
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.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Understanding Disparities and Investigating the Leaks Along the Kidney Transplant Pipeline
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
Upcoming Events
We regularly host webinars for patients and caregivers as well as signature events like the Kidney Walk and Authors Luncheon. Give back to the local kidney community by attending, supporting, and fundraising with us.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Local Support Groups
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 meow.2000@yahoo.com
Sponsor NKF Programs & Events
Partner with the National Kidney Foundation serving Southern California and Nevada. 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:
Local Office
20929 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 47-216
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
United States
Upcoming Events
- Jan 22, 2025 12:00 PMVirtual Event
- Feb 28, 2025 10:00 AM to Feb 28, 2025 07:00 PMVirtual Event
- Mar 26, 2025 12:00 PMVirtual Event