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We fight for your future

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Recently Diagnosed

Visit our patients and families resource center to begin the process of putting a treatment plan into place and actively managing your health.

Get Screened

Learn about your risk for kidney disease and take charge of your health at one of our free, kidney health screening events. 

Get Involved

Help us support kidney disease patients by volunteering, becoming an advocate, or participating in a #TeamKidney event.

Our MISSION

The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois improves the health and well-being of people at risk for or affected by kidney disease through prevention, education and empowerment.

DONATE NOW

Help the NKFI create resources for patients and communities touched by kidney disease, and give hope to the millions of families that face the challenges of a CKD diagnosis.

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HOW YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Our community of hope and progress starts with you. The passion and dedication of our supporters powers all our efforts, and is at the heart of all our accomplishments in patient services, community education, professional development, and advocacy.

Our commitment to diversity, equity &  Inclusion

We are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all board members, staff, volunteers, individuals and communities served feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability or education. 

BE AN ORGAN DONOR

Offer a patient battling kidney disease a new beginning, and change the course of their family's future by giving the most extraordinary gift imaginable: the gift of life. 

upcoming EVENTS
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Whether you're a patient, caregiver, loved one, or just want to learn more about chronic kidney disease, we invite you to attend one of our free patient educational programs held throughout the  year, across the state. 

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Physicians, dieticians, social workers, nurses, and techs are all invited to participate in a series of professional development events ranging from academic debates to continuing education conferences. 

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This annual fundraiser is an opportunity for socializing and networking. Serious and casual golfers alike are invited to participate in this fun four-person scramble format tournament. 

Calendar of Events

Tap the event name for more information. For a full calendar of KidneyMobile screenings, click here

GIVE THE GIFT OF A SECOND CHANCE

KNOW YOUR KIDNEYs:
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OUR MISSION IN ACTION

To date, our KidneyMobile® program has provided more than 55,000 free kidney disease screenings across the state of Illinois.

 

70% of the screened participants had at least one abnormal test result, and more than 45% were immediately referred to a physician or health center.

EVERY YEAR WE INVEST MORE THAN $1 MILLION IN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

We offer help and information to patients and families, and connect them to valuable resources. Including:

WE WORK WITH EXPERTS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO DEVELOP FREE COMMUNITY HEALTH EVENTS
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Through our national initiative, The Big Ask, The Big Give, we give patients who are considering organ donation the tools they need to ask their families, loved ones and communities for help.

We collaborate with lawmakers, medical experts, and civic leaders to shape public policy on behalf of families affected by kidney disease

 

 We work to ensure that the State of Illinois does its best to offer excellent care and support for kidney disease patients, people on dialysis, and organ donors

WE ARE LEADERS IN RESEARCH
 
ALONG WITH OUR NKF AFFILIATES AND DIVISIONS, WE HAVE HELPED FUND OVER ONE THIRD OF ALL KIDNEY DISEASE RESEARCH IN THE UNITED STATES
ATTEND A FREE HEALTH SCREENING
  • Tue 28 Mar
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    Mar 28, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
    The Center, 914 8th St, Waukegan, IL 60085
    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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