NKF Serving Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi

Want to get Involved?

Are you interested in joining an events or programs committee, volunteering in Georgia, Alabama or Mississippi and/or learning about our board of advisors? Please reach out to the NKF Georgia, Alabama & Mississippi office, we would love to get to know you! Please visit https://www.kidney.org/volunteer/opportunities or contact Neko Northington.

ATLANTA KIDNEY WALK

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH 2025

We invite you to join us for the upcoming 2025 Atlanta Kidney Walk. The Kidney Walk is a day to celebrate with the kidney community while raising funds and awareness for kidney health & organ donation. 

For more event or sponsorship info, please contact Christin Cerda.

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Professional Resources and Patient Education

CME/CE Opportunity

Optimizing CKD Care Among Primary Care & Nephrology Practices

Please join us for this interactive program that will focus on actionable strategies for improving CKD care through co-management between primary care and nephrology practices. Participants will discuss commonly encountered facilitators and barriers to implementing guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) for CKD in actual clinical practice and help identify local solutions. These workshops will also include expert insights on the value of leveraging an equity-centered population health framework and utilize consensus-building activities for implementing an effective approach to co-management of CKD.

DATE: November 16, 2024 

Time: 8:00am-11:30am EST 

Location: The Gathering Spot, 384 Northyards Blvd, Suite 190, Atlanta, GA 30313

Breakfast will be provided!

RENAL ROUNDTABLE PROGRAMS

A PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND NETWORKING PROGRAM

Renal Roundtable programs are locally-based professional education events that bring together nephrologists, nephrology nurse practitioners, transplant providers, and those who care for patients with CKD (cardiologists, endocrinologists and nurse practitioners) with an opportunity to network as well as engaging presentations on issues that are relevant to their practice and patients. Three non-accredited dinner presentations will be held throughout the year with highly regarded speakers and thought leaders in CKD.

For more information reach out to Neko Northington.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Date: Wednesday, December 11th, 2024

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: Atlanta Fish Market

Title: Early Intervention & Modifying the Underlying Disease in Lupus Nephritis



 

Big Ask, Big Give-First Steps to Transplant

Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 6:00pm-8:00pm (EST)

Join us for an upcoming free webinar to learn important information from expert speakers. They will discuss how to get ready for a transplant, different types of dialysis, the various kinds of transplants, and what life is like after a transplant. Come and get the answers you need to make the best choices for your health. 

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Your Kidneys and You Free Training

Want to educate others about kidney health? Learn how to present this easy 20 minute presentation to friends, family, colleagues, churches, community centers, schools, and more! Please contact Neko Northington for more information.

Are you the 33%? Take the Kidney Risk Quiz to find out if you're at risk.

Take a Minute for Your Kidneys

Please answer a few simple questions to find out if you are one of the 33% of adults in the U.S. who is at risk for kidney disease. This test is free and will only take you a minute to answer the questions.

Health Fairs

To educate the public on and increase awareness of kidney disease, our staff and volunteers participate in various health fairs throughout the state. If you are interested in being trained as a volunteer for a health fair in your area, or if you are interested in having a NKF representative exhibit at an upcoming health fair, please contact Neko Northington.

DRIVE FOR DIALYSIS

Help provide patients in the Southeast with care packages to brighten their spirits and make the long-hours of treatment a little more bearable.  For sponsorship information and personal donation opportunities, please reach out to Neko Northington.

Additional Support

NKF Peers

  • NKF PEERS is a peer mentoring program, where kidney patients are connected via phone with trained mentors who have been there themselves. Peer mentors can share their experiences with dialysis, transplant, or living kidney donation with you.  
  • Call toll-free 1.855.NKF.PEERS (855.653.7337) or email nkfpeers@kidney.org

NKF Cares

  • Our Patient Information Help Line, NKF Cares, offers support for people affected by kidney disease, organ donation or transplantation. It's designed just for patients, family members and care partners. Speak with a trained specialist who will answer your questions and listen to your concerns
  • Call toll–free 1.855.NKF.CARES  (1.855.653.2273)  or email nkfcares@kidney.org

Kidney Friendly Recipes

Are you looking for new kidney-friendly recipes? Regardless of which CKD stage you are in, there is a recipe for you to enjoy! Start your cooking journey now!

Kidney Pathways

Take control of your kidney health. Answer a few questions and we will provide you with information about your kidney health.

A to Z Health Guide

Alphabetical list of additional kidney topics and support.

Organ Donor Registry

Did you know that more than 106,000 Americans are currently on the national waiting list for a life-saving organ transplant?  There are currently over 90,000 people in the US waiting for a kidney. To learn more about registering to be an organ donor or even a living donor, visit the organdonor.gov link below.

Ways to Support

Donate

To send a physical check, please use the address below:

  • 830 Glenwood Ave, Suite 510
    Box 405
    Atlanta, GA 30316

If you would prefer to make an online donation, please visit the link below.

Advocate

Are you interested in becoming an advocate? NKF is the largest, most comprehensive longstanding patient organization dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease in the U.S. If interested in using your voice to help advocate for kidney patients or donors, please visit the link below.

Donate Your Car

Turn your vehicle into cash for the National Kidney Foundation Serving Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi! Vehicles donated to National Kidney Foundation have the potential to bring hundreds and sometimes even thousands of dollars in support of advocating for all kidney patients through education, research, and innovation. Donating is simple, the pick-up is free, and your gift is tax-deductible. Donate your vehicle to the NKF Serving Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi today!

Donate online or call 800.488.CARS (2277).

What's your story?

We want to hear about your unique experience with a kidney transplant, living donation, or kidney disease. Your story may be the one that gives someone hope.

Monthly Giving

Together, we can provide all patients with access to the care, treatment and guidance they need to cope with a kidney disease diagnosis with your monthly gift of any amount.

Local Office

830 Glenwood Ave, Suite 510
Box 405
Atlanta, GA 30316
United States

Email: nkfga@kidney.org
Fax: 770.452.7456
Phone: 770.452.1539
Toll Free: 800.633.2339

Upcoming Events