SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Organ transplant centers across the country were closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but one center in Springfield kept its doors open, seeing a record number of patients. “I cannot explain in words to someone who hasn't gone through it what a life-changing experience it is to receive a new kidney,” Dr. Maureen Bezold told WAND News. Bezold got a call in April 2020 that changed her life. "I was literally shaking when I got the call. I almost couldn

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois launched an educational and awareness campaign to educate the public about kidney disease. The NKFI said its mission is to raise awareness and educate people about kidney disease, but they are also making it a mission to target the high rate of kidney disease among African American, Hispanic, and Asian communities throughout the state. Monica Fox, director of outreach and government relations for the foundation

The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois (NKFI) announced plans to launch a bold education and awareness campaign to educate the public about the impact of kidney disease and to address the high rate of kidney disease especially in African American, Hispanic and Asian communities throughout Illinois. Beginning October 2021, NKFI will implement, Kidney Health For Life, a focused campaign to educate people of color on what kidney disease is and promote healthy kidney nutritio