National Kidney Foundation Of Hawaii

National Kidney Foundation Of Hawaii1314 S King Street Suite 1555Honolulu, HI 96814, United States808-593-1515camille@kidneyhi.org    http://www.kidneyhi.orgFor years, the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii (NKFH) has been changing—and bettering—the lives of 162,000 Hawaii residents afflicted by chronic kidney disease (CKD). In 2005 The National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii created a series of programs structured around the five stages of CKD. Stage 1 reflects minor abnormalities in kidney function, while stage 5 reflects complete kidney failure (ESRD). A majority of patients with CKD fall within Stages 1 to 3. We offer: Free kidney screenings to help identify patients prior to kidney failureEarly education programs for individuals at stages 1-3Patient services for individuals at stage 4 & 6 and those on dialysisSupport groups for dialysis patients and caregiversPeer mentoring for those new to dialysis treatmentsOrgan donation and Living Donor awareness programsPrograms to educate Primary Care Physicians and other health professionalsTo support this multitude of programs the foundation depends heavily on its “kidney cars” program. This program receives donated motor vehicles which are then sold to provide much needed funding for our programs and services. To find out how you can help, contact the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii at (808) 593-1515.When lives hang in the balance, every effort counts, and education and awareness are the best preventative methods out there. So to lend your support, or to find out how the foundation can help you or a loved one, don’t hesitate to reach out today!