National Kidney Foundation - Northern Ohio

06/17/2026

Subcutaneous injections are a newer, patient-friendly way to deliver immunotherapy for kidney cancer. They help simplify treatment while maintaining the same therapeutic benefits—making care more accessible and efficient for patients and providers alike. Learn more.

Learn about treatment options, side effects, nutrition, and daily care for people living with kidney cancer.

06/15/2026

Knowing as much as you can about kidney disease is an important part of managing your health and meeting the challenges that might come up ahead. Discover your individualized path in kidney health today by visiting www.kidney.org/CKD-Journey

06/13/2026

When Dwayne and Peter learned they were approaching dialysis, they started thinking seriously about what they could do to take more control of their health. For both of them, the answer started with food.

When Dwayne Sunwald and Peter Agosto learned they were approaching dialysis, they started thinking seriously about what they could do to take more control of their health. For both of them, the answer started with food. With support from their healthcare teams, they shifted to a plant-based diet. To...

06/11/2026

The NKF Peers mentoring program is a lifeline to kidney patients who might feel isolated and depressed due to their diagnosis. Get matched with a mentor now.

Featured Topics Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Tests to Check Your Kidney Health Understanding Your Lab Values and Other CKD Health Numbers See All Kidney TopicsBrowse By Category Diet and nutrition Diseases and conditi...

06/09/2026

For the 37 million Americans living with kidney disease, federal research funding isn't a budget line — it's the engine behind every new treatment, every clinical trial, and every step toward a cure. Tell Congress to protect research funding today.

Tell Congress: Don't Turn Back the Clock on Kidney Research

06/08/2026

If you're a golfer that wants to golf for a good cause and support patients with you don't want to miss our annual Golf Classic on July 29th at Firestone Country Club!

The NKF Golf Classic is the nation's Premier Amateur Golf Event for Charity. Each year thousands of golfers from across the country participate in 30 events across the U.S. for the exciting competition and the chance to earn an invitation to the National Finals at Pebble Beach - while supporting ...

06/05/2026

Planning kidney-friendly meals doesn’t have to mean buying a long list of foods. Using a few affordable, versatile ingredients can help you save money, reduce waste, and make cooking easier.

Eating for kidney health doesn’t have to mean buying specialty foods or overhauling your entire kitchen. In fact, some of the best kidney-friendly meals start with ingredients you likely already have on hand, like rice, zucchini, spices, and even cereal. Here are four recipes that turn ordinary st...

06/03/2026

Our Patient Information Help Line, NKF Cares, offers support for people affected by kidney disease, organ donation or transplantation. Speak with a trained specialist who will answer your questions and listen to your concerns. Call today! 855.NKF.CARES (855.653.2273).

05/28/2026

This bill needs your voice. Contact your members of Congress today and ask them to support the Medical Nutrition Therapy Act—because access to nutrition therapy could make all the difference in your kidney health journey.

The bipartisan MNT Act would expand coverage of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) in Medicare Part B beyond diabetes and renal disease to include, Cardiovascular disease, Hypertension, Obesity and Prediabetes, among other conditions.

05/27/2026

If you're a golfer that wants to golf for a good cause and support patients with you don't want to miss our annual Golf Classic on July 29th at Firestone Country Club! https://support.kidney.org/event/2026-nkf-golf-classic-at-firestone-country-club/e765089