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Fueled by passion and urgency, NKF is a lifeline for all people affected by kidney disease.

As pioneers of scientific research and innovation, NKF focuses on the whole patient through the lens of kidney health. Relentless in our work, we enhance lives through action, education and accelerating change.

07/22/2025

🌟 Thank You, Kidney Walkers! 🌟

From the bottom of our hearts — THANK YOU for stepping up and walking with us in the fight against kidney disease. 💚🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ Your energy, compassion, and commitment helped make this year’s Kidney Walk a powerful reminder of what we can achieve together.

Every step you took brought us closer to awareness, advocacy, and life-saving support for millions affected by kidney disease. Whether you walked in honor of a loved one, as a patient, or simply to support the cause — you made a difference. 🫶

We’re so grateful for your support and can’t wait to walk alongside you again next year!

03/13/2025

From all of us at the NKF in the Dakotas, Iowa, and Nebraska;

Happy World Kidney Day!

02/26/2025

Meet the final speaker at our patient symposium tomorrow: Erin Arends has worked as an organ transplant nurse for 24 years. After graduating with her Bachelors of Nursing from South Dakota State University she began her career at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN on the kidney, liver & pancreas transplant unit. She joined the Avera Transplant Institute in 2008 and currently serves as the Lead Living Donor Coordinator. In 2017 Erin spearheaded Avera’s partnership with the National Kidney Registry which led to the program’s first paired kidney exchange in May of 2018. Erin is currently in her 3rd year as a member of the Operations Committee for the National Kidney Registry.

02/25/2025

Speaking at our Patient Symposium we have Morgan Van Santen, RN.

Morgan is a 2013 graduate of South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD where she received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After graduation, Morgan worked as a bedside nurse for 7 years. Her focus was working with critically ill patients in the emergency department (ED) and intensive care unit (ICU). Morgan joined the Sanford Transplant Team in January 2021. Her primary focus is the “pre-transplant” patient, guiding patients through the process as smoothly as possible and ensuring they stay healthy and ready for transplant.

In her spare time, Morgan enjoys kayaking, reading and spending time with her two young children and husband.

You can register here: https://events.blackthorn.io/5f4bLi97/3a3VUziaX

02/24/2025

Speaking at our symposium next week we have Kelsey Raab, RD, LN, CDCES
Consultant Registered Dietitian & Diabetic Educator
She will be speaking on:
Navigating Your Renal Diet: Eating Healthy and Conveniently While on the Go

Register here: https://events.blackthorn.io/5f4bLi97/3a3VUziaX

02/21/2025

Meet Jake Tuholsky PT, DPT, CSCS, TPI-L1,

Jake is a Performance Physical Therapist from central Minnesota. He has a strong passion for performance and sports therapy since PT school. He has been fortunate enough to work with athletes from youth to professional/Olympians, a former athlete’s dream. We are all athletes in our own right, and he enjoys helping everyone accomplish their health goals. Jake is also a husband, a father to two girls, and loves to enjoy all things outdoors!

Jake will be doing a warm up at our Patient Symposium. You can register here: https://events.blackthorn.io/5f4bLi97/3a3VUziaX

02/20/2025

Meet one of our speakers! Anastasia Elsinger, MS, RD, LN

She will be giving her talk Healthy Home Habits: Lowering Salt while Adding Nutrients

You can register for the event here: https://events.blackthorn.io/5f4bLi97/3a3VUziaX

02/17/2025

In observance of President's Day, the NKF offices of the Dakotas, Iowa, and Nebraska will be closed today.

Have a great day!

02/14/2025

There's still time! Giving Hearts Day is live until midnight! You can make your donation here: tinyurl.com/GHDkidney

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+1 855-653-2273

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https://www.kidney.org/offices/nkf-serving-dakotas

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