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Managing Kidney Disease at Every Stage: Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Worried about kidney disease? Ask your doctor the right questions about your risk, treatments, and lifestyle changes to stay on top of your health.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Informed decision-making,

Talking to healthcare professional,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy

Trailblazers in Kidney Care: Dr. Boulware’s STEPS Study for More Equitable Transplant Access

Kidney transplants aren’t always accessible to those who need them. Dr. Boulware’s STEPS Study is working to change that—learn how.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation

Federal Programs Play a Vital Role in Kidney Patient Care

Millions of kidney patients rely on federal programs like Medicare, Medicaid & transplant reforms. Learn how HHS layoffs may impact their care.

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Policy and legislation

New Administration, New Policies: What It Means for Kidney Patients

This information will help you learn more about kidney health.

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Policy and legislation

How NKF Got Here: The Fight for Better Kidney Disease Care

From mineral baths in ancient Rome to dialysis and transplants, explore the history of kidney disease treatments and NKF’s role in transforming care.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

How NKF Got Here: Kidney Care in the 1960’s

The 1960s were a turning point for kidney disease. Discover how dialysis, transplants, and NKF’s advocacy laid the foundation for today’s kidney care.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

National Kidney Month: Empower Yourself with NKF's Kidney Health Resources

Find 10 free NKF resources designed to help you take charge of your kidney health and connect with others in a kidney community.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Mental health and wellness,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Coping and self-care

Trailblazers in Kidney Care: Dr. Samuel L. Kountz

This information will help you learn more about kidney health.

Tests and procedures,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors

National Kidney Foundation’s 75th Anniversary: Top Milestones That Changed Kidney Care

For 75 years, NKF has pushed for fair, affordable kidney care. Explore our milestones that changed kidney care forever.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Helping People with Kidney Disease Enjoy Food Again

Learn how Lindsay Ducharme uses Medical Nutrition Therapy to help kidney patients enjoy food again and improve their health.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Diet and nutrition,

Talking to healthcare professional,

Healthcare team