Posted on April 2, 2019 by Lois Vail -
The KEEP HEALTHY program is the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin’s most direct way of fighting kidney disease. The program’s main focus is helping to detect early signs of possible kidney problems, by organizing health screenings. A health screening includes several simple tests – a blood pressure check, a urine test, and a body mass index measurement. Results are shared by a physician or other healthcare professional along with discussion of a risk survey.
The walk-in screening is available during regular food pantry hours.
Anyone 21 years of age or older is welcome to participate.
The Blood Sugar Test, included in the screening, requires eating no food for 8 hours before the screening; however, take any medication as prescribed.
Get more details here.
Posted on April 2, 2019 by Lois Vail -
The KEEP HEALTHY program is the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin’s most direct way of fighting kidney disease. The program’s main focus is helping to detect early signs of possible kidney problems by organizing health screenings. A health screening includes several simple tests – a blood pressure check, a urine test, and a body mass index measurement. Results are shared by a physician or other healthcare professional along with discussion of a risk survey.
Anyone 21 years of age or older is welcome to participate, but registration/an appointment is required. This screening also requires fasting after midnight.
Register Today
Interested in volunteering at the screening? There are a variety of tasks to do. You do not need to be a healthcare professional.
Posted on March 26, 2019 by Lois Vail -
Learn about the details of the recovery period after a living kidney donation. We will discuss how to plan for surgery by discussing the return home, the return to work, financial responsibility and more.
Speaker: Allison Stephans, MSW, APSW
Transplant Social Worker
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Unable to attend the program in person? The program will also be available live on line and through Facebook Live. Register using the button above.
This program is offered in collaboration with Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Posted on March 26, 2019 by Lois Vail -
Hear the real-life experiences and personal challenges of living kidney donors. Ask questions of them and their transplant recipients. Talk to a transplant social worker.
FACILITATOR: Allison Stephans, MSW, APSW
Abdominal Transplant Social Worker
Froedtert Hospital
Unable to attend the program in person? The program will also be live-streamed. Registration is needed to receive a program specific link for connecting the night of the program. Register using the button above.
Posted on March 6, 2019 by Lois Vail -
On March 14, World Kidney Day, Liz Trimble is presenting an online Trunk Show of Stella & Dot fashion and accessory products. 20% of the sales from this event will be given to the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin to support their various programs. During the event Liz will demonstrate how to create a great look using five key pieces along with featuring some of her own favorites. A special site has been created for National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin supporters to start browsing the complete line of Stella & Dot products. View the actual event at the specially created National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin – Stella & Dot Facebook group. The event starts at 8pm but can be joined any time between 8 – 9pm.
Liz is helping support the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin to further support her sister Whitney Sleiter. Whitney is engaged to Ryan, a young man living with chronic kidney disease. He is currently on dialysis and waiting for a kidney transplant. Whitney and Ryan have been volunteers at various events organized by the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin.
Posted on February 27, 2019 by Lois Vail -
The mission of the National Kidney Foundation has always included advocating for the availability of all organs for transplantation. The Living Donors Together program, a community of living organ donors and organ donation advocates, offers online educational programs and open discussions about various aspects of living donation.
Save Wednesday, November 20 to hear one woman’s amazing donation story that started at the age of fifteen. There will also be a presentation on the new HONOR THE GIFT advocacy campaign focused on eliminating the limits on coverage for immunosuppressive medication for kidney transplant patients.
Speakers: Devyn Prielipp, a non-directed kidney donor
Mary Baliker, a Wisconsin patient advocate
The Living Donors Together programs are free and open to everyone but are only available as a live online presentation or through Facebook Live. Looking forward to “seeing” you there!.
Register Today
Posted on February 27, 2019 by Lois Vail -
The mission of the National Kidney Foundation has always included advocating for the availability of all organs for transplantation. The Living Donors Together program, a community of organ donation advocates, offers online educational programs and open discussions about various aspects of living donation.
There are currently 270 patients in Wisconsin waiting for a liver transplant! Make plans to listen to the story of a living liver donor during the next online webinar/meetup on September 18. The criteria and process of being considered as a potential living liver donor will also be presented.
Speakers: Shannon Sova, RN, BSN
Liver Donor Coordinator
Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin
Cami Loritz
Living Liver Donor
The program is free but registration is needed to connect the night of the program.
Register Online
Posted on February 27, 2019 by Lois Vail -
The online meet-up will feature living donor and/or transplant recipient speakers, who will share their donation story and challenges of life after a transplant. There will also be an open mic for questions at the end of the presentation.
Check back later for more details about the speakers for the evening.
The program is free but registration is needed to connect the night of the program.
Posted on February 27, 2019 by Lois Vail -
This meeting will feature Sue F., a 30-year kidney recipient and her living donor and brother, Jim. They will share their donation stories and the challenges of life after transplant.
The program will also provide information on how to advocate for living organ donation and promote awareness of the need for organ donation. At the end, there will be an ‘open mic’ opportunity for people to share their thoughts or ask questions facilitated by Jeff Klister, Clinical expert from Aurora – St. Luke’s Transplant program.
The program is free but registration is needed to connect the night of the program.
Posted on February 26, 2019 by Lois Vail -
Did you know that:
- Adults over 18 eat out an average of at least 18 times a month
- 54% of Americans are currently trying to reduce their weight
If you get confused by all the headlines, ads and articles about what you should or should not eat, then don’t miss this program.
Speaker: Kelsey Ford, RDN, CD
Dietitian
Fresenius Kidney Care
Unable to attend the program in person? The program will also be live-streamed. Registration is needed to receive a program specific link for connecting the night of the program. Register using the button above.
This program is presented in partnership with the American Liver Foundation – Upper Midwest Division.
