Overview

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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.

Know Your Kidneys

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intro to your kidneys

• What do your kidneys do >>

• Why are your kidneys important >>

• Important terms and vocabulary >>

about kidney disease

• What is chronic kidney disease >>

• Chronic kidney disease facts >>

• Kidney disease symptoms >

prevention

• Proactive approach to health >>

• Simple testing >>

• Diabetes & high blood pressure >>

• Risk factors for CKD >>

• Attend a free NKFI screening >>

facing kidney disease

• Newly diagnosed, get organized >>

• Your doctors and you >>

• Insurance resources >>

• Find a peer mentor >>

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.

Fri, Nov 07
Center of Elgin | Elgin, IL
Center of Elgin
Register Now
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 | Chicago, IL
Joan and Ray Kroc Center
Register Now
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 | Chicago, IL
Saint Xavier University
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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 and Company / Academy Square Apartments | Chicago, IL
Ludwig & Co. / Academy Square Apartments
Register Now
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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Wed, Nov 19
South Side YMCA | Chicago, IL
South Side YMCA
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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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