18th Annual Florida Renal Coalition Kidney Day

18th Annual Florida Renal Coalition Kidney Day

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (February 6th, 2024) – The National Kidney Foundation of Florida (NKFF), Florida Renal Association (FRA) and Florida Renal Coalition (FRC) participated in the 18th Annual Florida Kidney Day at the state Capitol in Tallahassee. During this two-day...

A Primer on Basic Kidney Function Labs

Each visit with your nephrologist results in lab tests to measure your kidney function—eGFR, mGFR, BUN, and uACR. Huh? Let’s demystify these hieroglyphics so you can feel more empowered to understand your lab results. The key to understanding your kidney function labs...
THE NKFF LAKELAND GOLF CLASSIC WAS A SMASHING SUCCESS

THE NKFF LAKELAND GOLF CLASSIC WAS A SMASHING SUCCESS

Date: November 8, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE NKFF LAKELAND GOLF CLASSIC WAS A SMASHING SUCCESS HELPING THE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION RAISE NEARLY $300,000 IN FUNDS Lakeland, FL (NKFF Golf Classic) The National Kidney Foundation of Florida held its 30th Annual...
Healthy Eating during the Holiday Season

Healthy Eating during the Holiday Season

Knowing what to eat is important when you are living with kidney disease, especially if you also have diabetes or high blood pressure. Here are some tips to help you make good food choices and stay healthy this holiday season! Communicate! Speak with your dietitian or...
Rich Salick Scholarship Winner: Cade Kendall

Rich Salick Scholarship Winner: Cade Kendall

Richard Salick was a professional athlete who received his first kidney transplant at the age of 23. He not only recovered from his transplant but returned to his professional surfing career. Rich provided hope and encouragement to countless patients with kidney...