educational events
about the programs
our mission in action
In our effort to empower patients and families affected by kidney disease, throughout the year the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois organizes a calendar of free, educational seminars focused on connecting patients and caregivers with resources and information. Topics vary depending on the event, but typically, each installment consists of one or two large presentations; a series of intimate, expert-led conversations rooted in kidney-health; and a moderated panel discussion.
Every NKFI educational event is developed in close collaboration with healthcare providers, researchers, and clinicians. Programs are designed with the utmost care, and are always constructed with the needs of patients and families in mind. It is our goal to make it as easy as possible for patients to find answers to their questions, connect directly with medical experts, and get the information they need when they need it.
the events
Navigating the Roadmap
March 12, 2024 | Chicago, IL
Join Illinois healthcare, community, and public health stakeholders as we build on our roadmap developed in June 2023 to end disparities in chronic kidney disease. The update focuses on moving kidney health up the continuum through leveraging community health workers, using data to fuel our strategies for earlier detection and treatment options, and addressing the opportunities to integrate behavioral health and social determinants of health to affect change.
Take Charge
Throughout the Year | Illinois
Take Charge: Chronic Disease Self Management Program is a nine-week, 2-hour workshop to help participants better self-manage their chronic condition through a variety of skills and tools. Workshops are designed for patients to help better manage health condition(s) or caregivers of someone with chronic condition(s).
Viviendo con Enfermedad Renal
y Trasplante
2x per Year | Chicago and Rockford, IL
Throughout the year, the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois hosts a series of half-day educational seminars focused on connecting patients and families with resources and information.
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These events are presented exclusively in Spanish.
Viviendo con Enfermedad Renal y Trasplante
Chicago
Malcolm X College
11 de mayo 2024
Viviendo con Enfermedad Renal y Trasplante
Rockford
TBD
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The Big Ask, The Big Give
Date TBD | Location TBD
This 4-hour training program is designed to help kidney patients find a living donor. Created for kidney patients on the waitlist, family members, friends, and potential living donors, this workshop provides education about living donation and transplant and teaches 7 Key Strategies for finding a living donor, taught in a highly interactive and engaging format.
our sponsors
fueling the future of medicine
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is able to offer free patient screening programs and community health seminars through the support of passionate donors, and a remarkable team of dedicated sponsors. Visit the Donor Wall.
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For more information on sponsoring any of these programs, please contact Wesley Bauer at wbauer@nkfi.org.
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