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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.

  • sáb 11 de oct
    BCBSIL Eastview Christian Church
    11 oct 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. GMT-5
    BCBSIL Eastview Christian Church, 1500 Airport Rd, Normal, IL 61761
    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.
    Compartir
  • mar 21 de oct
    Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago
    21 oct 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. GMT-5
    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.
    Compartir
  • vie 24 de oct
    John H. Stroger Hospital
    24 oct 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. GMT-5
    John H. Stroger Hospital, 1969 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
    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.
    Compartir
  • jue 06 de nov
    Malcolm X College
    06 nov 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. GMT-6
    Malcolm X College, 1900 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
    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.
    Compartir
  • vie 07 de nov
    Center of Elgin
    07 nov 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. GMT-6
    Center of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120
    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.
    Compartir
  • sáb 08 de nov
    Joan and Ray Kroc Center
    08 nov 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. GMT-6
    Joan and Ray Kroc Center, 1250 W 119th St, Chicago, IL 60643
    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.
    Compartir
  • lun 10 de nov
    Saint Xavier University
    10 nov 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. GMT-6
    Saint Xavier University, 3700 W 103rd St, Chicago, IL 60655
    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.
    Compartir
  • mié 12 de nov
    Ludwig & Co. / Academy Square Apartments
    12 nov 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. GMT-6
    Ludwig & Co. / Academy Square Apartments, 318 S Throop St, 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.
    Compartir
  • mié 19 de nov
    South Side YMCA
    19 nov 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. GMT-6
    South Side YMCA, 6330 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
    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.
    Compartir

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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