Causes: Health, Kidney Diseases, Kidney Diseases Research, Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines
Mission: National Kidney Foundation of Maryland provides support and services to patients in Maryland and portions of Southern Delaware, West Virginia and Virginia. In pursuit of the ultimate goal, the cure for kidney and urinary tract disease, the Foundation provides significant amounts of research funding. For patient and family well-being we offer many programs of patients services, assistance and education. We provide education to the community about their possible risks via health fairs, education programs and free screenings and to the professional community about advances in the field through seminars.
Results: To date, the National Kidney Foundation of Maryland has provided over $3 million dollars in research since 2000.Additionally, over $100,000 is granted annually to nearly 1,000 kidney patients through the Patient Emergency Assistance program. This program provides funds to kidney patients who need food, transportation to dialysis, medication or medical equipment, rent or utility relief, etc. Free patient screenings are offered throughout our service footprint. Over 1,000 patients receive free screenings annually.
Target demographics: Raise awareness of kidney disease!
Direct beneficiaries per year: over 1,000 kidney patients.
Geographic areas served: Central and Western Maryland as well as the Eastern Shore, Southern Delaware and parts of Virginia and West Virginia
Programs: Free screenings to detect kidney disease.
This organization's nonprofit status may have been revoked or it may have merged with another organization or ceased operations.
Mission: National Kidney Foundation of Maryland provides support and services to patients in Maryland and portions of Southern Delaware, West Virginia and Virginia. In pursuit of the ultimate goal, the cure for kidney and urinary tract disease, the Foundation provides significant amounts of research funding. For patient and family well-being we offer many programs of patients services, assistance and education. We provide education to the community about their possible risks via health fairs, education programs and free screenings and to the professional community about advances in the field through seminars.
Results: To date, the National Kidney Foundation of Maryland has provided over $3 million dollars in research since 2000.Additionally, over $100,000 is granted annually to nearly 1,000 kidney patients through the Patient Emergency Assistance program. This program provides funds to kidney patients who need food, transportation to dialysis, medication or medical equipment, rent or utility relief, etc. Free patient screenings are offered throughout our service footprint. Over 1,000 patients receive free screenings annually.
Target demographics: Raise awareness of kidney disease!
Direct beneficiaries per year: over 1,000 kidney patients.
Geographic areas served: Central and Western Maryland as well as the Eastern Shore, Southern Delaware and parts of Virginia and West Virginia
Programs: Free screenings to detect kidney disease.
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This organization's nonprofit status may have been revoked or it may have merged with another organization or ceased operations.
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