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kidney basics

resources, education, and help

Know your kidneys

The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is committed to leading the fight against kidney disease. Through our patient and family resource center, we help communities affected by kidney disease find the information and references they need.

 

We make it easier for patients and their loved ones to find physicians, learn about treatment options, and navigate knotty concerns like insurance, diet, and establishing an emotional support network.

prevention

facing kidney disease

Free Heath Screenings
ATTEND A FREE
HEALTH SCREENING

Throughout the year, the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois hosts a series of free, kidney health screening events. Conducted from our one-of-a-kind KidneyMobile, these screenings take place all across the state of Illinois.

 

Register for an upcoming screening today, and make a plan to learn about your risk for kidney disease, and take charge of your health.

  • Tue, Oct 21
    Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago
    Oct 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
    Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago, 204 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
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  • Fri, Oct 24
    John H. Stroger Hospital
    Oct 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
    John H. Stroger Hospital, 1969 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
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  • Fri, Nov 07
    Center of Elgin
    Nov 07, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST
    Center of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
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  • Sat, Nov 08
    Joan and Ray Kroc Center
    Nov 08, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST
    Joan and Ray Kroc Center, 1250 W 119th St, Chicago, IL 60643
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
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  • Mon, Nov 10
    Saint Xavier University
    Nov 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST
    Saint Xavier University, 3700 W 103rd St, Chicago, IL 60655
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
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  • Wed, Nov 12
    Ludwig & Co. / Academy Square Apartments
    Nov 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST
    Ludwig & Co. / Academy Square Apartments, 318 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60607
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
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  • Thu, Nov 13
    Malcolm X College
    Nov 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST
    Malcolm X College, 1900 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
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  • Wed, Nov 19
    South Side YMCA
    Nov 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM CST
    South Side YMCA, 6330 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
and INFORMATION

a - z kidney guide

Visit our national office's encyclopedic reference guide to learn about all things kidney, and find additional resources.

kidney
hotline

Call NKF Cares, a patient service hotline managed by our national office in New York, and speak with a trained care specialist. 

resource
list

Continue learning about kidney health with this collection of external links, publications, and downloadable references.

Additional Resources

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