Featured Topics Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Tests to Check Your Kidney Health Understanding Your Lab Values and Other CKD Health Numbers See All Kidney TopicsBrowse By Category Diet and nutrition Diseases and conditions Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing Tests and procedures Treatments and therapies Image Hot topics in kidney health podcastTune in for the latest research and perspectives on kidney health from NKF.
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Featured Topics Nutrition and Kidney Disease, Stages 1-5 (Not on Dialysis) Phosphorus and Your 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 & ResourcesImage Recipe FinderNutrition is key to managing kidney disease and your overall healthImage Find a DietitianLooking for guidance on a kidney-friendly diet? Find a dietitian in your area. Image NutritionYour home for resources on eating with kidney disease or to care for your overall kidney health.
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What is CKDintercept? What is CKDintercept?A groundbreaking initiative from the National Kidney Foundation to improve chronic kidney disease (CKD) testing, recognition, and management in primary care.Image Learn More About CKDinterceptOnly 10% of people living with CKD are aware that they have CKD.Image CKDintercept National OverviewNKF and partners will develop local road maps to drive a cultural shift in primary care.Image CKD Change PackageA systematic approach to transform CKD care, advance health equity, and improve health care quality.
What is KDOQI? 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 KDOQIImage Vascular Access Guidelines And Implementation ToolsComprehensive slide decks created by interdisciplinary experts.Image KDOQI AppDownload now to access guidelines and commentaries at your fingertips.
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Image Donate by Mail or PhoneUse our mail-in donation form to send your offline donation to NKF.Image Donate Your CarDonate your old car, boat or tractor to help improve the lives of the millions,Image Donate Real EstateFight kidney disease with a gift of property.Image Donate CryptoMore ways to fund our work while providing you with extra tax benefits.Image Match Your DonationDouble, or even triple, your donation with a matching gift from your employer.
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News & Stories NKF Advances Kidney Health Efforts: Collaboration with HHS and MAHA Commission NKF is collaborating with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission to elevate kidney hea...Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,Government,Policy and legislation
News & Stories Advocating for Kidney Health: NKF’s Funding Priorities for 2026 Kidney advocates: Your voice matters! See why 2026 federal funding for CKD detection, research, and transplant modernization is critical.Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,Government,Policy and legislation
News & Stories Insights from the 2025 Summit: What Kidney Advocate Needs to Know Explore highlights from NKF’s 2025 Kidney Patient Summit, where experts and advocates discussed kidney disease screening, access, and clinical trials.Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,Government,About NKF,Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,Policy and legislation
News & Stories 2025 Kidney Patient Summit: Advocates Unite to Drive Change on Capitol Hill Patients, caregivers & donors united in D.C. for the Kidney Patient Summit, pushing for kidney health policies. Learn how they’re making a differe...Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,Government,Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,Policy and legislation
News & Stories Federal Programs Play a Vital Role in Kidney Patient Care Millions of kidney patients rely on federal programs like Medicare, Medicaid & transplant reforms. Learn how HHS layoffs may impact their care.Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,Government,Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,Policy and legislation
News & Stories New Administration, New Policies: What It Means for Kidney Patients This information will help you learn more about kidney health.Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,Government,Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,Policy and legislation
News & Stories Advancing Kidney Health Equity: NKF's 2024 Advocacy Wins Learn how NKF, with thousands of advocates, fought kidney care disparities in 2024—removing race-based metrics, improving dialysis and transplant acce...Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,Government,Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,Policy and legislation,Patient advocacy