Posted on April 9, 2019 by Lois Vail -
Before braving Six Flags’ rides and rollercoasters, teens, young adults, and their families will experience a morning of hands-on sessions learning how to manage kidney disease while navigating adolescence. Parents will spend the morning talking with experts and participating in a series of kidney-health discussions. Teens and young adults (ages 13 – 21) will rotate through six interactive learning experiences with healthcare professionals allowing them to understand their diagnosis in an understanding, supportive environment. The sessions will cover topics such as peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, transplantation, snacking right and taking meds, mind-body health and relaxation, and useful technology.
Following lunch, attendees can use the remainder of the day enjoying the thrills and delights of Six Flags Great America with their complimentary passes. Attendees are free to explore the park as a family, with the NKFI team or with the new friends made at the event!
The Teens and Young Adults Living with Kidney Disease and Transplantation program is offered completely FREE of charge, and is made possible by the generous support of dedicated sponsors. Although the program is organized by the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois, Wisconsin families are encouraged to attend. Scholarships are available to help with travel costs.
Posted on April 9, 2019 by Lois Vail -
Join us as community members, families, friends, advocates of organ donation, and healthcare professionals come together on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Capital City 5K Run/Walk for Organ, Tissue & Eye Donation.
The 5K, an USATF certified event, is managed by Next Level Sports and takes place on a beautiful summer evening in Madison. The run/walk begins at twilight (6:30 pm) on Capitol Square, winds along the bike path next to Lake Monona, and ends at Goodman Park with a private pool party.
This celebration of life has become a Madison tradition honoring champions of organ, eye and tissue donation. More than 1,900 families in Wisconsin are hoping that their loved one will get a life-saving transplant. All proceeds go to support the programs and services of the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin.
Posted on April 2, 2019 by Lois Vail -
The KEEP HEALTHY program is the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin’s most direct way of fighting kidney disease. The program’s main focus is helping to detect early signs of possible kidney problems, by organizing health screenings. A health screening includes several simple tests – a blood pressure check, a urine test, and a body mass index measurement. Results are shared by a physician or other healthcare professional along with discussion of a risk survey.
Anyone 21 years of age or older is welcome to participate.
The Blood Sugar Test, included in the screening, requires eating no food for 8 hours before the screening; however, take any medication as prescribed.
Registration is required – phone (414) 897-8669
Posted on April 2, 2019 by Lois Vail -
The KEEP HEALTHY program is the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin’s most direct way of fighting kidney disease. The program’s main focus is helping to detect early signs of possible kidney problems, by organizing health screenings. A health screening includes several simple tests – a blood pressure check, a urine test, and a body mass index measurement. Results are shared by a physician or other healthcare professional along with discussion of a risk survey.
The walk-in screening is available during regular food pantry hours.
Anyone 21 years of age or older is welcome to participate.
The Blood Sugar Test, included in the screening, requires eating no food for 8 hours before the screening; however, take any medication as prescribed.
Get more details here.
Posted on April 2, 2019 by Lois Vail -
The KEEP HEALTHY program is the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin’s most direct way of fighting kidney disease. The program’s main focus is helping to detect early signs of possible kidney problems by organizing health screenings. A health screening includes several simple tests – a blood pressure check, a urine test, and a body mass index measurement. Results are shared by a physician or other healthcare professional along with discussion of a risk survey.
Anyone 21 years of age or older is welcome to participate, but registration/an appointment is required. This screening also requires fasting after midnight.
Register Today
Interested in volunteering at the screening? There are a variety of tasks to do. You do not need to be a healthcare professional.
Posted on March 26, 2019 by Lois Vail -
Learn about the details of the recovery period after a living kidney donation. We will discuss how to plan for surgery by discussing the return home, the return to work, financial responsibility and more.
Speaker: Allison Stephans, MSW, APSW
Transplant Social Worker
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Unable to attend the program in person? The program will also be available live on line and through Facebook Live. Register using the button above.
This program is offered in collaboration with Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Posted on March 26, 2019 by Lois Vail -
Hear the real-life experiences and personal challenges of living kidney donors. Ask questions of them and their transplant recipients. Talk to a transplant social worker.
FACILITATOR: Allison Stephans, MSW, APSW
Abdominal Transplant Social Worker
Froedtert Hospital
Unable to attend the program in person? The program will also be live-streamed. Registration is needed to receive a program specific link for connecting the night of the program. Register using the button above.
Posted on March 6, 2019 by Lois Vail -
On March 14, World Kidney Day, Liz Trimble is presenting an online Trunk Show of Stella & Dot fashion and accessory products. 20% of the sales from this event will be given to the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin to support their various programs. During the event Liz will demonstrate how to create a great look using five key pieces along with featuring some of her own favorites. A special site has been created for National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin supporters to start browsing the complete line of Stella & Dot products. View the actual event at the specially created National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin – Stella & Dot Facebook group. The event starts at 8pm but can be joined any time between 8 – 9pm.
Liz is helping support the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin to further support her sister Whitney Sleiter. Whitney is engaged to Ryan, a young man living with chronic kidney disease. He is currently on dialysis and waiting for a kidney transplant. Whitney and Ryan have been volunteers at various events organized by the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin.
Posted on February 27, 2019 by Lois Vail -
The mission of the National Kidney Foundation has always included advocating for the availability of all organs for transplantation. The Living Donors Together program, a community of living organ donors and organ donation advocates, offers online educational programs and open discussions about various aspects of living donation.
Save Wednesday, November 20 to hear one woman’s amazing donation story that started at the age of fifteen. There will also be a presentation on the new HONOR THE GIFT advocacy campaign focused on eliminating the limits on coverage for immunosuppressive medication for kidney transplant patients.
Speakers: Devyn Prielipp, a non-directed kidney donor
Mary Baliker, a Wisconsin patient advocate
The Living Donors Together programs are free and open to everyone but are only available as a live online presentation or through Facebook Live. Looking forward to “seeing” you there!.
Register Today
Posted on February 27, 2019 by Lois Vail -
The mission of the National Kidney Foundation has always included advocating for the availability of all organs for transplantation. The Living Donors Together program, a community of organ donation advocates, offers online educational programs and open discussions about various aspects of living donation.
There are currently 270 patients in Wisconsin waiting for a liver transplant! Make plans to listen to the story of a living liver donor during the next online webinar/meetup on September 18. The criteria and process of being considered as a potential living liver donor will also be presented.
Speakers: Shannon Sova, RN, BSN
Liver Donor Coordinator
Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin
Cami Loritz
Living Liver Donor
The program is free but registration is needed to connect the night of the program.
Register Online
