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kidney basics

resources, education, and help

Know your kidneys

The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is committed to leading the fight against kidney disease. Through our patient and family resource center, we help communities affected by kidney disease find the information and references they need.

 

We make it easier for patients and their loved ones to find physicians, learn about treatment options, and navigate knotty concerns like insurance, diet, and establishing an emotional support network.

prevention

facing kidney disease

Free Heath Screenings
ATTEND A FREE
HEALTH SCREENING

Throughout the year, the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois hosts a series of free, kidney health screening events. Conducted from our one-of-a-kind KidneyMobile, these screenings take place all across the state of Illinois.

 

Register for an upcoming screening today, and make a plan to learn about your risk for kidney disease, and take charge of your health.

  • Fri, Apr 18
    BCBSIL Blue Door Neighborhood Center
    Apr 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
    BCBSIL Blue Door Neighborhood Center, 11840 S Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
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  • Sat, Apr 19
    Glenview Masonic Temple
    Apr 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
    Glenview Masonic Temple, 1450 Lehigh Ave, Glenview, IL 60026
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
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  • Thu, Apr 24
    Rush University Medical Center
    Apr 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
    Rush University Medical Center, 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
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  • Fri, Apr 25
    Church of the Brethren
    Apr 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
    Church of the Brethren, 783 Highland Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
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  • Sat, Apr 26
    Quinn Center of St. Eulalia
    Apr 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Quinn Center of St. Eulalia, 815 Lexington St, Maywood, IL 60153
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
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  • Thu, May 01
    Champaign Park District/Martens Center
    May 01, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT
    Champaign Park District/Martens Center, 1515 N Market St, Champaign, IL 61820
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
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  • Thu, May 15
    Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center
    May 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
    Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center, 2942 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60612
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
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  • Mon, May 19
    Clyde C. Jordan Senior Citizen Center
    May 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
    Clyde C. Jordan Senior Citizen Center, 6755 State St, East St Louis, IL 62203
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
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  • Tue, May 20
    Cairo Junior/Senior High School CIO Bldg
    May 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
    Cairo Junior/Senior High School CIO Bldg, 4201 Sycamore St, Cairo, IL 62914
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
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  • Wed, May 21
    St. Joseph Catholic Church-Community Rm.
    May 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
    St. Joseph Catholic Church-Community Rm., 101 N Centennial St, Cobden, IL 62920
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
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  • Thu, May 22
    Rolland Lewis Community Building
    May 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
    Rolland Lewis Community Building, Veterans Memorial Park, 800 S 27th St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
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  • Fri, May 23
    Sarah Bush Lincoln Heath Center
    May 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
    Sarah Bush Lincoln Heath Center, 1000 Health Center Dr, Mattoon, IL 61938
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
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  • Sat, Jun 07
    Living Grace Church
    Jun 07, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
    Living Grace Church, 20100 Lakewood Ave, Lynwood, IL 60411
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
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  • Sat, Jun 21
    New Progressive Missionary Baptist Churc
    Jun 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
    New Progressive Missionary Baptist Churc, 9425 S Perry Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
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  • Sat, Jul 12
    Palos Hills Christian Assembly
    Jul 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
    Palos Hills Christian Assembly, 10600 88th Ave, Palos Hills, IL 60465
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
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  • Wed, Jul 16
    Pullman Wheelworks (Management Office)
    Jul 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
    Pullman Wheelworks (Management Office), 901 E 104th St, Chicago, IL 60628
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
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  • Fri, Jul 18
    Loretto Hospital
    Jul 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
    Loretto Hospital, 645 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
    Share
  • Wed, Jul 23
    Hanover Township Senior Center
    Jul 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
    Hanover Township Senior Center, 240 Illinois Rte 59, Bartlett, IL 60103
    Attend this free, kidney-health screening and learn about your risk for kidney disease. Please note: registration is NOT necessary to attend. If you would like to register, we will send you an e-mail reminder about your plans to attend a day before the event.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
and INFORMATION

a - z kidney guide

Visit our national office's encyclopedic reference guide to learn about all things kidney, and find additional resources.

kidney
hotline

Call NKF Cares, a patient service hotline managed by our national office in New York, and speak with a trained care specialist. 

resource
list

Continue learning about kidney health with this collection of external links, publications, and downloadable references.

Additional Resources

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