National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin is proud to serve as the convening organization for the Council of Nephrology Social Workers and Council on Renal Nutrition Wisconsin Chapters. These groups gather annually at the NKFW Renal Professional Conference. We also host periodic working meetings to discuss topics of local interest as well as continuing education opportunities. Check our calendar for upcoming professional events or explore the resources below.
Quick Links to Patient Friendly Resources
- NKF Patient Education Library includes printable flyers on a wide range of kidney health topics in several languages.
- NKF Cares: Patient Information Help Line provides support for patients, family members and care partners affected by kidney disease, organ donation, or transplantation. Call 855.653.2273, Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm CT for assistance in English or Spanish.
- Findhelp is a free online resource directory for food pantries, meal programs, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more. It is searchable by zip code.
- NKF PEERS is a program where kidney patients, living donors, or care partners can connect over the phone with a trained mentor. Mentors are people who have been there themselves and can help others by sharing their experiences.
- Wisconsin Transplant Guide provides an overview of the kidney transplant process in Wisconsin based on the input of dialysis social workers and transplant centers in our state including handouts on the Transplant Process, Role of the Support Person, and Common Myths.
Professional NKF Membership
Professional Membership with NKF is not required to engage in Wisconsin chapter activities but comes with a host of benefits including access to professional journals, discussion forums, discounts on continuing education, and more. Click here to learn more.
