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NKF-MD Service Area
Maryland: Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Kent, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico and Worcester counties.
Delaware: Kent and Sussex counties.
Virginia: Accomack and Northampton counties.
West Virginia: Berkeley, Grant, Hampshire, Jefferson, Mineral, Morgan and Tucker counties.
Welcome
The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland is dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation.
We Have Moved!s
The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland's new home is at Heaver Plaza, 1301 York Rd., Suite 404, Lutherville, MD 21093.
B'More Healthy Expo
March 17th, 2012 (10am to 5pm)
The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland will hold a Kidney Health Risk Assessment (KHRA) at the B'More Healthy Expo. The KHRA is a public awareness tool where the physical measurements and a brief questionnaire help participants become aware of their risk factors for kidney disease. We will be taking physical measurements, such as height, weight, blood pressure, and BMI. A physician and nurses will be on hand to help answer questions. Click here for more information.
2012 KEY Screenings
The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland continues its mission of early detection and early intervention through free KEY (Kidneys: Evaluate Yours) health screenings. KEY screenings, held throughout our service area, identify early markers for high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney disease. Click here to view our 2012 schedule. Please check back for updates as we add more dates and locations!
Emergency Financial Assistance Program
Financial assistance grants are provided to transplant recipients and chronic kidney disease and dialysis patients. Considered a resource of last resort, this financial assistance is need-based and can be used to meet critical, short-term emergency needs such as food, utilities, rent or medication. Click here for more information.
Kidney Walks
April and May, 2012
The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland's Kidney Walks present an occasion for dialysis patients, organ transplant recipients, donor families, living donors, the medical communities, and the general public to celebrate LIFE and support NKF-MD's mission. Click here for more information.
Rappel for Kidney Health
June 9th, 2012
Do you want to make an impact on kidney disease in an extraordinary way? How much more extreme can you get than to Rappel for Kidney Health? Participants are invited to raise pledges in exchange for the once-in-a-lifetime experience of rappelling over the edge of a local building. Click here for more information.
Santé: Spoil Your Palate
November 10th, 2012
As Baltimore's premier food and beverage pairing event, Santé: Spoil Your Palate will bring together Baltimore’s best cuisine, prepared by some of its most acclaimed chefs. Guests will enjoy wonderful music, interactive presentations and the finest craft beer, wine and spirits available, while having the opportunity to bid on fabulous items in the silent auction. Click here for more information.
Liberty Mutual Invitational
September 11th, 2012
The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland’s Liberty Mutual Invitation Golf Tournament is our premier amateur golf event for charity. Each year golfers from across the country participate - for the exciting competition, valuable gifts, and the chance to win great prizes - all to benefit a worthy cause. Click here for more information.
Research Grants Program
Through the grant application process, the Foundation awards approximately $200,000 annually. The best treatment for kidney and urinary tract diseases is the discovery of a cure. We currently offer two types of funding mechanisms: Mini-Grants and Professional Development Awards. Applications for FY2012 grants are now being accepted. The deadline for 2012 grants is March 15th at noon. Click here for more information.
