Patients and Families: National Kidney Foundation of Illinois

Overview

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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.

Know Your Kidneys

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intro to your kidneys

• What do your kidneys do >>

• Why are your kidneys important >>

• Important terms and vocabulary >>

about kidney disease

• What is chronic kidney disease >>

• Chronic kidney disease facts >>

• Kidney disease symptoms >

prevention

• Proactive approach to health >>

• Simple testing >>

• Diabetes & high blood pressure >>

• Risk factors for CKD >>

• Attend a free NKFI screening >>

facing kidney disease

• Newly diagnosed, get organized >>

• Your doctors and you >>

• Insurance resources >>

• Find a peer mentor >>

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.

Sat, Mar 29
George Washington Carver Community Center-World Kidney Day (Peoria) | Peoria, IL
George Washington Carver Community Ctr.
Register Now
Mar 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
George Washington Carver Community Ctr., 710 W Percy Baker Jr Ave, Peoria, IL 61605
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 03
Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago | Chicago, IL
Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago
Register Now
Apr 03, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago, 204 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
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 04
Iglesia Evangelica Bautista Emanuel | Waukegan, IL
Iglesia Evangelica Bautista Emanuel
Register Now
Apr 04, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
Iglesia Evangelica Bautista Emanuel, 1300 10th St, Waukegan, IL 60085
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, Apr 08
Saint Xavier University | Chicago, IL
Saint Xavier University
Register Now
Apr 08, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
Saint Xavier University, 3700 W 103rd St, Chicago, IL 60655
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 11
Springfield Missionary Baptist Church | Evanston, IL
Springfield Missionary Baptist Churh
Register Now
Apr 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
Springfield Missionary Baptist Churh, 1801 Emerson St, Evanston, IL 60201
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 | Glenview, IL
Glenview Masonic Temple
Register Now
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 - Brennan Pavilion | Chicago, IL
Rush University Medical Center
Register Now
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 | Elgin, IL
Church of the Brethren
Register Now
Apr 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
Church of the Brethren, 783 W 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 | Maywood, IL
Quinn Center of St. Eulalia
Register Now
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 (Gym) | Champaign, IL
Champaign Park District/Martens Center
Register Now
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 | Chicago, IL
Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center
Register Now
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 | East St. Louis, IL
Clyde C. Jordan Senior Citizen Center
Register Now
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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Sat, Jun 21
New Progressive Missionary Baptist Church | Chicago, IL
New Progressive Missionary Baptist Churc
Register Now
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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Fri, Jul 18
Loretto Hospital | Chicago, IL
Loretto Hospital
Register Now
Jul 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
Loretto Hospital, 645 N 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.
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Wed, Jul 23
Hanover Township Senior Center | Bartlett, IL
Hanover Township Senior Center
Register Now
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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Thu, Jul 31
Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago | Chicago, IL
Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago
Register Now
Jul 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago, 204 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
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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