Education
Professional Education
The NKFK provides continuing education programs to physicians, researchers, nurses, social workers, and nutritionists through our Patient & Family Services Committee.
Public Education
The National Kidney Foundation of Kentucky offers:
- An Informative Kidney Konnection newsletter published quarterly.
- Complimentary educational brochures which help to keep the public informed on warning signs, causes, cures, prevention, and progresses made in the battle against kidney disease.
- Special fundraising events that bring awareness to the community and help us to raise funds to further our mission
- Speakers Bureau to talk to your business organization or club about kidney disease and transplantation
- Participation in health fairs
- Toll free (800) helpline for information and physician referral
- A comprehensive lending library of books, magazines, videos and other kidney related materials
- People Like Us, Live! Program - an interactive six-part educational series presented twice a year at various locations throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky
- K.E.E.P. - (Kidney Early Evaluation Program) - A totally FREE screening designed to identify individuals at risk of developing kidney failure, and inform them of their risk so they can seek appropriate medical attention that may prevent or delay the onset or progression of kidney disease
- On-going public awareness of the desperate need for all organs for transplantation
Patient & Family Council
The Patient and Family Council (PFC) was founded in 1995 by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), for people with kidney disease and their families. It is one of three NKF Constituent Councils. It provides an avenue for patients to express their concerns and identify problems so that the Foundation can help address those concerns and problems in an effective way. The Patient and Family Council is the fastest growing and largest patient organization dedicated to issues affecting individuals with kidney disease and their families. The Council acts as a liaison between the NKF and the kidney community, and as a voice within the NKF on patient issues. 
People Like Us Online!
People Like Us, Online! is an informative series for individuals with chronic kidney disease who may need to start treatment for kidney failure soon. The goal is to help you learn about the treatment options for kidney failure, so you will be able to make the best choices for yourself and your family. We hope you will use the information as a springboard for discussion with your family, your doctor and other members of your health care team. Make sure to write down your questions and bring them with you when you visit your doctor or clinic. The better informed you are, the better your outlook for successful long-term treatment and quality of life.
