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Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)
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Tests to Check Your Kidney Health
Understanding Your Lab Values and Other CKD Health Numbers
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Tune in for the latest research and perspectives on kidney health from NKF.
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He Donated a Kidney to His Dad. Now He’s Running the Chicago Marathon for NKF
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She Donated a Kidney. And Gained a Second Family
He Needed a Kidney. A Stranger’s Donation Changed His Life

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Two Kidney Xenotransplant Recipients Share What It Was Like to Make History
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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 CKD 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
- Treatment & Support
Featured Topics
Dialysis
Hemodialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis
Home Dialysis
Coping Effectively
See all Dialysis Topics

Related News & Stories

Kidney Disease Is Not the End of Our Story
Study Sheds Light on Transportation Barriers in Dialysis and Why Patient Voices Matter
From World Traveler to Dialysis Chair: Lessons in Not Giving Up
How the Ransome Family Is Raising Awareness about Childhood Kidney Disease

See All News & Stories

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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
Kidney Xenotransplantation
The Kidney Transplant Waitlist
Life with a Kidney Transplant
See all Transplant Topics

Related News & Stories

He Donated a Kidney to His Dad. Now He’s Running the Chicago Marathon for NKF
She Donated a Kidney. And Gained a Second Family
He Needed a Kidney. A Stranger’s Donation Changed His Life
Kidney Disease Changed NFL Star Khalen Saunders’s Family. Now He's Raising Awareness

See All News & Stories

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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

Related News & Stories

What You Should Know About Complement 3 Glomerulopathy (C3G)
Clinical Trials for Pig-to-Human Kidney Transplantation Are Here
Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Kidney Disease Treatments
Kidney Disease Clinical Trials: Are They Right for You?

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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
The Kidney Transplant Waitlist
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 Kidney Donor Evaluation
Living Donor Finances and Insurance
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
- For Professionals
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Become a Member
Learn more about all the benefits a NKF membership can provide.
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Fellowship of the National Kidney Foundation
FNKF recognizes professionals for service to NKF.
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Member Login
We are multidisciplinary. We are clinicians and researchers. We are advocates.
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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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Grants
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 Connect
Find resources to connect you with patients and data for your research.
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NKF’s Family of Journals
NKF's journals feature the latest research in clinical nephrology.

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Research
Access grant opportunities, KDOQI Clinical Practice Guidelines, and clinical trial information.

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?
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 Tools
Best Practices for CKD Identification, Risk Stratification & Management
CKD Risk Assessment Tool
CKD Change Package
Obesity in the Nephrology Clinic
The Interconnectedness of CKD, Systemic Inflammation, and ASCVD
IgAN Clinical Education Series
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
- 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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Stock Gifts
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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Anessia Smith
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Anessia.Smith@kidney.org
Phone: 865.221.2121 x683

Kristina West
Development Director
kristina.west@kidney.org
Phone: 865.221.2121 x682

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