National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin

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

10/22/2025

As our partners at National Kidney Foundation celebrate 75 years of patient-led advocacy for kidney health. They've chosen to celebrate 75 changemakers who’ve contributed to NKF’s legacy of action, innovation and hope.

We join NKF in honoring four of these changemakers who have made a lasting impact through their leadership in Wisconsin. Thank you Dr. Michelle Graham, Andrea Weisman, Mary Baliker, and Mike Crowley for your commitment and service to Wisconsin's kidney community. Read more at https://www.kidney.org/about/75years/heroes

10/21/2025

*Renal Professionals* Don't forget to register for the Renal Professional Conference - WI in Madison with a pre-conference reception on November 12 and a full day of programming on Thursday, November 13. This annual event includes 8 CE/CEUs for renal dietitians, social workers, nurses, dialysis techs, transplant coordinators, and providers. Register today at: https://www.kidneywi.org/rpc-wi-2025/

Stay after the conference for the Renal Pathology Summit with a presentations by Dr. Anthony Chang and nephrology fellows from Medical College of Wisconsin and University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

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...

10/17/2025

10/16/2025

Big THANK YOU to our friends at Christ The King Baptist Church - Milwaukee (CTKBC) for inviting NFKW staff and volunteers in for a kidney health screening last weekend!

10/14/2025

Don't forget to RSVP for tomorrow's Living Donors Together Meeting. NKFW CEO Mike Crowley will share his journey as a recent living donor and (as always) we will hold time for open conversation among members or those considering living donation. RSVP is required at https://www.kidneywi.org/event/living-donors-together-virtual-meetup-8/

10/14/2025

Checkout the latest podcast from National Kidney Foundation as Hot Topics in Kidney Health explores the importance of vaccines in kidney care. Featuring former NKFW Board Member, and dedicated volunteer Mary Baliker.

As vaccines face mounting skepticism, we are here to cut through the noise and lay out the facts as to why staying up-to-date on vaccinations is especially important for kidney patients.https://bit.ly/3IVbCE7