The National Kidney Foundation

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is a major voluntary health organization in the United States, dedicated to preventing kidney disease, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by kidney disease and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation.

History[edit | edit source]

The National Kidney Foundation was established in 1950 by the parents of a toddler who died from complications of nephritis. They wanted to create an organization that would fund research to find a cure for kidney disease and improve the lives of those living with it.

Mission[edit | edit source]

The mission of the NKF is to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.

Programs and Services[edit | edit source]

The NKF offers a variety of programs and services for patients, their families, and healthcare professionals. These include patient education, professional education, early detection screenings, advocacy, and research.

Research[edit | edit source]

The NKF has been a major source of all kidney-related research in the United States. It has funded more than $100 million in kidney research since its inception.

Advocacy[edit | edit source]

The NKF advocates for policies that improve the health and well-being of people with kidney disease, those at risk for kidney disease, and those who care for them.