The American Association of Kidney Patients helps patients cope with the emotional, physical, and social affects of kidney failure. It has several local chapters in communities across the United States.
National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases
This institute provides information about kidney disease and supports research into treatments for diabetes, kidney disease, and other serious conditions.
National Kidney Foundation
Address:
30 East 33rd St., Suite 1100
New York, NY 10016
Phone:
1-800-622-9010
Internet Address:
http://www.kidney.org
Description of Services Provided:
The National Kidney Foundation provides information about kidney and urinary tract diseases. It seeks to prevent kidney diseases, improve the health of patients with kidney disease, and increase the number of organs available for transplant.
United Network for Organ Sharing
Address:
PO Box 2484
Richmond, VA 23218
Phone:
(888) 894-6361 (patient information)
Internet Address:
http://www.unos.org/
Description of Services Provided:
With the mission to "advance organ availability and transplanting," the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) provides top news stories relating to research and policies, as well as indepth data on organ donations and transplants dating back to 1986. On the "Resources" page, you'll find a link to publications, including fact sheets and patient brochures. You can also sign up for the organization's bimonthly magazine, which is free of charge to those in the US. The website contains an extensive list of links to related sites, library services, health calculators, and a glossary.
Last reviewed April 2007 by David Juan, MD
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