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kidney basics

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.

prevention

facing kidney disease

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.

  • Tue, May 20
    Cairo Junior/Senior High School CIO Bldg
    May 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
    Cairo Junior/Senior High School CIO Bldg, 4201 Sycamore St, Cairo, IL 62914
    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, May 21
    St. Joseph Catholic Church-Community Rm.
    May 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
    St. Joseph Catholic Church-Community Rm., 101 N Centennial St, Cobden, IL 62920
    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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  • Thu, May 22
    Rolland Lewis Community Building
    May 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
    Rolland Lewis Community Building, Veterans Memorial Park, 800 S 27th St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
    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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  • Fri, May 23
    Sarah Bush Lincoln Heath Center
    May 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
    Sarah Bush Lincoln Heath Center, 1000 Health Center Dr, Mattoon, IL 61938
    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, Jun 07
    Living Grace Church
    Jun 07, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
    Living Grace Church, 20100 Lakewood Ave, Lynwood, IL 60411
    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, Jun 21
    New Progressive Missionary Baptist Churc
    Jun 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
    New Progressive Missionary Baptist Churc, 9425 S Perry Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
    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, Jul 12
    Palos Hills Christian Assembly
    Jul 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
    Palos Hills Christian Assembly, 10600 88th Ave, Palos Hills, IL 60465
    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, Jul 16
    Pullman Wheelworks (Management Office)
    Jul 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
    Pullman Wheelworks (Management Office), 901 E 104th St, Chicago, IL 60628
    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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  • Fri, Jul 18
    Hindu Mandir of Lake County
    Jul 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
    Hindu Mandir of Lake County, 20444 W Peterson Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030
    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, Jul 19
    BCBSIL Blue Door Neighborhood Center
    Jul 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
    BCBSIL Blue Door Neighborhood Center, 2551 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
    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, Jul 23
    Hanover Township Senior Center
    Jul 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
    Hanover Township Senior Center, 240 Illinois Rte 59, Bartlett, IL 60103
    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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  • Thu, Jul 31
    Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago
    Jul 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
    Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago, 204 S Ashland Ave, 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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  • Sat, Aug 02
    Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)
    Aug 02, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
    Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) , 3241 S Federal St, Chicago, IL 60616
    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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  • Sun, Aug 10
    Illinois State Fairgrounds-IL Senior Bld
    Aug 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
    Illinois State Fairgrounds-IL Senior Bld, 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702
    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, Aug 11
    Illinois State Fairgrounds-IL Senior Bld
    Aug 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
    Illinois State Fairgrounds-IL Senior Bld, 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702
    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.
    Share
  • Sat, Aug 30
    Oak Lawn Public Library
    Aug 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
    Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
    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, Sep 06
    Life Church
    Sep 06, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
    Life Church, 925 MacArthur Dr, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
    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, Sep 20
    Valley Kingdom Ministries
    Sep 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
    Valley Kingdom Ministries, 5217 149th St, Oak Forest, IL 60452
    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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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
and INFORMATION

a - z kidney guide

Visit our national office's encyclopedic reference guide to learn about all things kidney, and find additional resources.

kidney
hotline

Call NKF Cares, a patient service hotline managed by our national office in New York, and speak with a trained care specialist. 

resource
list

Continue learning about kidney health with this collection of external links, publications, and downloadable references.

Additional Resources

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