National Kidney Foundation Serving Eastern Missouri, Metro East, and Arkansas

Description

Sidney's Birthday Box: Partners with two local children's hospitals to work closely with the dialysis staff and physicians to plan birthday surprises for children who are receiving dialysis. A bag of goodies for the children includes resources for their families and care takers, such as kidney health brochures and peer support or help line information. Kidney Social Summit: Offers an annual educational symposium for kidney patients, their care takers, and the general community who are looking to increase their knowledge of kidney health. Provides both support and valuable tools for participants take to manage their disease, advocate for themselves, and incorporate healthy habits into their daily life. Language Flyers Initiative: Breaks down linguistic barriers to educate diverse community members on kidney health. National organizational content is translated into Arabic, Bosnian, English, Spanish, Swahili, and Vietnamese for enhanced awareness regarding kidney disease.

Hours

Call for hours

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call to register

Languages

- English - Spanish

Service Area

- Adair, Audrain, Bollinger, Boone, Butler, Callaway, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Clark, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Dent, Dunklin, Franklin, Gasconade, Howard, Howell, Iron, Jefferson, Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Linn, Macon, Madison, Maries, Marion, Miller, Mississippi, Moniteau, Monroe, Montgomery, New Madrid, Oregon, Osage, Pemiscot, Perry, Phelps, Pike, Pulaski, Putnam, Ralls, Randolph, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Charles, St. Francois, St. Louis City/County, Ste. Genevieve, Schuyler, Scotland, Scott, Shannon, Shelby, Stoddard, Sullivan, Texas, Warren, Washington and Wayne counties in Missouri - Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Your Kidneys and You: Provides education about kidneys, risk factors for kidney disease, and steps to protect kidneys.

Hours

Call for hours

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call to register

Languages

- English - Spanish

Service Area

- Adair, Audrain, Bollinger, Boone, Butler, Callaway, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Clark, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Dent, Dunklin, Franklin, Gasconade, Howard, Howell, Iron, Jefferson, Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Linn, Macon, Madison, Maries, Marion, Miller, Mississippi, Moniteau, Monroe, Montgomery, New Madrid, Oregon, Osage, Pemiscot, Perry, Phelps, Pike, Pulaski, Putnam, Ralls, Randolph, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Charles, St. Francois, St. Louis City/County, Ste. Genevieve, Schuyler, Scotland, Scott, Shannon, Shelby, Stoddard, Sullivan, Texas, Warren, Washington and Wayne counties in Missouri - Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Library which consists of information about kidney health.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

- Visit our website at www.kidney.org - Call (855) 653-2273 for service

Languages

- English - Spanish

Service Area

- Illinois State - Missouri State

Geography Served

Description

The NKF Cares Help Line: Provides information and supportive services for patients, families and caregivers affected by kidney disease. Will speak with a trained professional who will answer questions, listen to concerns, and share free education brochures.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 6:00pm Central Time

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

Kidney Patients, Families, and Care takers

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call (855) 653-2273 or email nkfcares@kidney.org for service

Languages

- English - Spanish

Service Area

- Illinois State - Missouri State

Geography Served

Description

NKF Peers: A free, telephone-based program for kidney patients, those on dialysis, those with a transplant and those interested in living kidney donation. Patients are connected with mentors who offer support and guidance.

Hours

Call For Hours

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

- Kidney Patients - Dialysis Patients - Transplant Patients - Individuals Interested in Living Kidney Donation

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call (855)-653-7337 or email nkfpeers@kidney.org To Apply

Languages

- English - Spanish

Service Area

- Illinois State - Missouri State

Geography Served

Description

The Big Ask, The Big Give: Teaches the best, most effective strategies and tips for kidney patients and families to share their need and make the “big ask” to their friends, loved ones, or community to consider making the “big give” of a life-saving organ. Implemented in association with a transplant hospital to increase living donation and transplantation.

Hours

Call for hours

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

Kidney patients, family members and friends

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call to register

Languages

English

Service Area

- Adair, Audrain, Bollinger, Boone, Butler, Callaway, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Clark, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Dent, Dunklin, Franklin, Gasconade, Howard, Howell, Iron, Jefferson, Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Linn, Macon, Madison, Maries, Marion, Miller, Mississippi, Moniteau, Monroe, Montgomery, New Madrid, Oregon, Osage, Pemiscot, Perry, Phelps, Pike, Pulaski, Putnam, Ralls, Randolph, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Charles, St. Francois, St. Louis City/County, Ste. Genevieve, Schuyler, Scotland, Scott, Shannon, Shelby, Stoddard, Sullivan, Texas, Warren, Washington and Wayne counties in Missouri - Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties in Illinois

Geography Served