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About National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin

Location:

10909 W Greenfield Ave, Ste 201, Milwaukee, WI 53214, US

Mission Statement

Mission: The mission of the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin (NKFW) is to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. Vision: The vision of the NKFW is to identify itself as Wisconsin's leading public health resource for all individuals and their families affected by or at-risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD). The NKFW is committed to reducing the impact of CKD through its prevention, detection and early intervention programs; constituent and professional education programs; public policy and advocacy initiatives; organ and tissue donor awareness; community collaborations and direct support for kidney-related research.

Description

More than 20 million Americans - one in nine adults - have chronic kidney disease, and most don't even know it. More than 20 million others are at increased risk.

The National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin (NKFW), along with other affiliates and divisions of the National Kidney Foundation, conducts programs in research, professional education, patient and community services, public education and organ donation.

The work of the NKFW is funded totally by contributions from individuals and through special events.