National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin

11/27/2025

Your partnership with National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin is transformative. By sharing stories, volunteering your time, and investing in this mission, you change lives. Thank you for joining us in the fight against kidney disease and for building a culture of organ donation throughout Wisconsin. Read on... https://conta.cc/4oVyvH6

11/26/2025

A Neenah woman who once received the gift of life is now in need of another miracle.

11/15/2025

👏 Happy National Philanthropy Day!💖 https://www.kidneywi.org/donate
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Through your volunteerism, investment, and awareness building. You make this mission possible. Thank you for supporting National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin.

11/14/2025

Diabetes is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease. Know your risks.

11/08/2025

The 2025 Renal Professional Conference of Wisconsin is just days away on November 12 and 13 in Madison, WI!

Thank you to our Committee Members:
Fahad Aziz, MD University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Deb Cook, RN Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Melissa Fry, MSW, APSW, NSW-C Mile Bluff Medical Center
Jill Hoyt, RDN, CD Mayo Clinic
Jessica Wicks, APSW, MSW
Rachel Wonter, MS, RD, CD, CNSC Clinic
Jessica Zeman, APSW, NSW-C Clinic

Health professionals are invited to register for the full conference to receive 8 continuing education credits or come just for the Renal Pathology Summit on the evening of Thursday, Nov 13. Details and registration at https://www.kidneywi.org/rpc-wi-2025/

11/07/2025

Thank you our amazing hosts at Eau Claire Area HMAA for inviting NKFW into your community! NKFW was proud to bring a Kidney Health Screening to supplement a discussion on The Connection Between Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Kidney Disease.

Special thanks to all of our volunteers in Eau Claire, particularly the dedicated team of interpreters, for making this screening possible!

11/06/2025

We are just 1 week away from the 2025 Renal Pathology Summit, presented by Amgen. Health professionals from across Wisconsin are invited to join for a dinner program in Madison with presentations from guest renal pathologist Dr. Anthony Chang as well as nephrology fellows from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and Medical College of Wisconsin.

RSVP requested at: https://www.kidneywi.org/rpc-wi-2025/

10/31/2025

We need your help! Our office kidneys held a costume contest and the judges simply can't decide! Cast your vote in the comments:

A - Living Donor (https://www.kidneywi.org/living-donors-together-wisconsin/)
B - Renal Professional Conference of Wisconsin Speaker (https://www.kidneywi.org/rpc-wi-2025/)
C - A Classic Ghost
D - A Kidney's Lucky Day

10/30/2025

Fresh photos are in from our recent kidney health screening at Christ The King Baptist Church - Milwaukee (CTKBC)! Thanks to all of our volunteers for bringing awareness to kidney health through this event!

Shout out to our friends at Lupus Foundation of America, Wisconsin Chapter for your presence as well!

10/29/2025

Our annual Renal Professional Conference (RPC-WI) kicks off in just two weeks! This marathon of professional education is a chance for health professionals from all aspects of kidney care and transplant to connect, learn, and explore shared challenges. Register today for the full conference and/or the Renal Pathology Summit at https://www.kidneywi.org/rpc-wi-2025/

See you in Madison on Nov. 12 and 13!

The NKFW RENAL PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE (RPC-WI) is an opportunity for dietitians, social workers, nurses, dialysis technicians, transplant coordinators, and providers working in all aspects of kidney health to network, share best practices, and earn continuing education credits. This event will be...

10/29/2025

In honor of National Cat Day, Luna reminds everyone to learn their personal risk factors for chronic kidney disease. Here are three easy ways to learn more:
1) Talk to your doctor and ask them to check your kidney function as part of your annual physical.
2) Stop by a free kidney health screening with NKFW. Our next screening will be tomorrow (10/30) in Eau Claire.
3) Take the Kidney Quiz from NKF https://www.kidney.org/kidney-quiz/

Did you know? Pets are at risk of kidney disease too. Learn more at https://www.kidney.org/news-stories/pets-can-get-kidney-disease-too-learn-how-to-protect-them