Patient Services Programs
Kentucky Organ Donor Registry
Across the nation, citizens have the opportunity to help others by signing up to become organ and tissue donors through state donor registries. Legislation was passed in Kentucky during the 2006 legislative session, enabling Kentucky residents to have their wishes documented about donation through the Kentucky Organ Donor Registry. 
- There are two main things you need to do once you make the life-saving decision to donate your organs: (l) sign your organ donor card, and (2) TELL YOUR FAMILY. You have several choices for obtaining a donor card:
- Call us at 1-800-737-5433 or (502)585-5433 and we'll mail you a donor card, or Sign the back of your driver's license
- It's that simple. Did you know that a simple conversation with your family could have the power to save a life, or several lives. Once you decide to sign an organ donor card or sign the back of your license, remember to discuss your feelings about organ donation with your family.
- For additional information on organ and tissue donation contact the National Kidney Foundation of Kentucky (NKFK) (e-mail or call (502)585-5433 or 1(800)737-LIFE), or the Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA) at 1(800)525-3456; in Louisville at (502)581-9511, and in Lexington at (859)278-2492.
March is "National Kidney Month"
During the month of March, the NKFK urges all residents in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and southern Indiana to learn more about their kidneys and get regular checkups.
National Organ & Tissue Donor Awareness Week
During the month of April, in an effort to ease the desperate organ shortage in the U.S., the NKF and all of its affiliates and chapters challenge all Americans to sign an organ donor card and discuss their decision with their family.
Patient and Public Education
Provides free literature about kidney and urinary tract diseases to the community, dialysis clinics, health fairs, health care professionals, patients and family members.
People Like Us
An interactive and informative FREE educational program designed for kidney patients, family members and professionals. PLU covers all areas of kidney disease, including treatment options (hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and transplantation), Good Nutrition, and Healthy Coping.
Kidney Early Evaluation Program-KEEP
FREE health screening designed to identify individuals at increased risk for kidney disease and to facilitate their follow up care. KEEP focuses on "high risk" individuals-those with diabetes and/or high blood pressure, or who have first-degree relatives with these conditions or chronic kidney disease. For more information, visit: www.keeponline.org
Referral and Information Helpline
Provides general information, support and referral by phone and e-mail.
The NKFK provides to the community a Speaker's Bureau to inform and educate clubs, organizations, groups, businesses, and other interested parties in the community about kidney disease and what the NKFK is doing to ease the burden on patients and families affected by this devestating disease. If your group or organization would like additional information concerning the NKFK's Speaker's Bureau, call (502)585-5433.
U.S. Transplant Games
Provides support for Team Kentucky organ transplant athletes to participate in the U.S. Transplant Games. Contact Lisa Allgood, Team Manager.
Kidney Car Program
Offers the public an opportunity to help in the fight against kidney and urological diseases by donating used cars, trucks, motorcycles, RV's and boats. For more information and to arrange free towing, call 800-488-CARS (2277).
For More Information: Call 502-585-5433 or Contact Us
