This year, we were excited to welcome six incredible campers to Kidney Camp for a week filled with fun, friendship, and learning. Campers challenged themselves through activities like archery, rope climbing, dancing, poetry, and team sports while building confidence and creating lasting memories. They also participated in hands-on kidney health activities, including a water intake challenge where teams answered kidney and non-kidney trivia questions to earn water and fill the

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Elizabeth Crider, June 15, 2026 MURPHYSBORO, Ill. — The Jackson County Health Department will partner with the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois to offer free kidney and diabetes screenings to community members at the JCHD Back Building from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 18. According to a release from JCHD, screenings are available to adults 18 years of age and older. While walk ins are welcome, preregistration is strongly recommended. Many health professionals refer to C

Well-Being in the Kidney Disease Journey: Care, Connection, and Resilience This meaningful conversation is to help create a supportive and welcoming space for the kidney community. We hope the session provides encouragement, valuable insights, and a reminder of the importance of connection and emotional well-being throughout the kidney disease journey. A special thank you to our speakers, Cassandra Wilson, NP, and Dr. Leah Howell, for sharing their knowledge, experiences, and

From KBSI23 MURPHYSBORO, Ill., (KBSI) — The Jackson County Health Department, in partnership with the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois, will offer free kidney and diabetes screenings on June 18. The screenings will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the health department’s back building and are open to adults 18 and older. While walk-ins will be accepted, officials encourage participants to pre-register to help speed up the check-in process. Health officials said th

She was a decorated gymnast, a Division I scholarship athlete, and a hero. Cyndi and Frank Grobmeier of The Maddog Strong Foundation share the inspiring story of their daughter Maddie "Maddog" Grobmeier — whose choice to become an organ donor saved and improved countless lives. Now, her legacy lives on through a foundation educating the next generation of donation advocates. Learn more about the Maddog Strong Foundation at maddogstrong.org Watch and subscribe on YouTube, stre

The Walk for Kidneys was a huge success, thanks to our generous sponsors, donors, walkers, volunteers and board members! We raised $274,000 by event day and our presenting sponsor Vantive pledged to match all of Team Vantive's gifts, bringing our fundraising total over $301,000, shattering our goal of $280,000! These donations support the lifechanging work of the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois: To ensure that families will have a place to turn when they need answers.

Thanks for having us on Daytime Chicago, WGN! Originally published on WGN.com Walk For Kidneys is a family-friendly celebration of passion and progress in the fight against kidney disease. Heather Wechet from Vantive and Monica Fox from the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois joined us with more. June 7th, 9 AM – 1 PM Diversey Harbor2601 N. Cannon Drive nkfi.orgVantive.com

What does it mean to say "yes" — even after losing everything? When Marion Shuck's husband Reggie left for a bike ride one sunny morning, she had no idea it would be their last goodbye. His decision to be an organ donor went on to save dozens of lives. Now, Marion is preparing to do the same for her brother as a living kidney donor. In this episode of The Journey Continues, Marion opens up about grief, legacy, and the choice to give. We also break down the most common myths a

Super quick and easy yogurt bowl recipe. Perfect for someone on a kidney diet or on dialysis.

Congratulations to the winners of last night's Controversies in Nephrology Debates! Debate 1: Hemodiafiltration (HDF) should be implemented as the standard of care across the United States Winners: Northwestern Medicine: Pabi Adhikari, MD and Prasanti Ravipati, MD Mentors: Ayo Ositelu, MD and Jen Tuazon, MD Debate 2: Plant-based diets are a safe and effective way to delay CKD progression in patients with CKD stages 3 and 4 Winners: Loyola Medicine, Thomas Joseph, MD and Uzma

Show your mom you love her this Mother's Day with a slice of kidney-friendly sour cream pound cake. Low in potassium and phosphorus, it's perfect for someone on a kidney diet or on dialysis.

Jodi Clement is running the 2026 Chicago Marathon with Team Kidney in honor of her dad and all of those waiting for their life-saving kidney transplant.

On Saturday, April 18, the KidneyMobile® was at the 2026 The Answer, Inc. Autism Walk-a-Thon at Proviso West High School in Hillside. Screening participants were engaged and shared stories of family members with kidney disease or who had received a life-saving kidney transplant. Elected officials from Proviso Township and IL State Representative La Shawn K. Ford thanked NKFI for our work to make the community healthier.

NKFI CEO Jackie Burgess-Bishop and VP of Government Relations and External Affairs Monica Fox were guests on The Inclusive Voice Show with Host Pam McElvane on April 25, 2026. Pam is a member of the NKFI Board of Directors.

Nichole Jefferson’s life changed overnight when what she thought was the flu turned out to be kidney failure. In this episode, she shares her journey through dialysis, two kidney transplants, and the power of trusting her instincts when something didn’t feel right.

Thanks to Karina Fuentes for sharing her story with us! Karina is running the 2026 Chicago Marathon with Team Kidney! Cheer her on here. Want to share your own story? Fill out the form here. My kidney journey started in 2005 when I was 23 years old. I was diagnosed with kidney failure and six months later I was on dialysis. I was at a loss for what to do, I was young, and the information was a lot to take in. In 2007, I received my first transplant. Unfortunately, just two

Medicaid work requirements are expected to begin later this year for some adults ages 21–64 who are able to work. Nothing has changed yet, so stay enrolled! Work requirements will not be required for pregnant women, adults with children 13 and younger, students, and people with disabilities. Follow for official updates. Learn more at GetMedicaidFacts.com.

Healthy and kidney-friendly recipe perfect for spring. Try these quick and easy Brussels sprouts.

The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois brings their hit podcast to television for the first time, hosted by Sara Jane Charles and Monica Fox.