General Info

Founded in 1971, American Kidney Fund provides treatment-related financial assistance for people suffering from chronic kidney diseases. Its Medicare End-Stage Renal Disease Program includes demonstration projects to increase public awareness about kidney problems. The organization provides educational counseling sessions for patients to manage illnesses. American Kidney Fund also conducts a health insurance premium program and pays commercial premiums for dialysis patients. Its Clinical Scientist in Nephrology Program includes the improvement of the quality of care. The organization sponsors several art events for children. It offers an online health brochure and patient services. American Kidney Fund s staff includes nurses, dietitians, social workers and transplant coordinators.