National Kidney Foundation of Illinois

CREATING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois works closely with community leaders, healthcare professionals, and civic-minded corporate partners to improve the lives of patients and families affected by kidney disease. No organization supports kidney disease patients like we do. We provide patients access to resources and information, host numerous educational events, support innovative research, advocate for improvements in healthcare policy, and provide free kidney health screenings all across the state of Illinois. OUR MISSION & WORK driven and determined The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois improves the health and well-being of people at risk for or affected by kidney disease through prevention, education and empowerment. The NKFI is a lifeline for all people affected by kidney disease. As pioneers of scientific research and innovation, the NKFI focuses on the whole patient through the lens of kidney health. Relentless in our work, we improve lives through action, education and accelerating change. our vision of progress building a better future As we move into the next phase of our history, the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is committed to creating a continuum of services and programs that promote kidney health. Our work will focus on Prevention, Education, and Empowerment - and on reaching all at-risk and affected individuals. CORE VALUES Integrity: being honest and ethical in our interactions and in executing our responsibilities. Respect: we treat each individual with appreciation and courtesy. We honor the contributions of individuals and teams. Learning: we promote continuous learning in our organization to foster innovative thinking and approaches to executing the mission. Partnership: we acknowledge the value each party brings to a process, project or initiative and work collaboratively towards a shared outcome. Inclusivity: embracing and valuing our differences while continuing to engage with each other to achieve mutual goals Our core values are the deeply ingrained principles that guide our actions with our patients, our strategic partners and with each other make our vision reality it's time to take action The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois pursues our vision of a healthier future with the help of supporters like you. Your passion for our work fuels all our efforts, and has made an incredible difference in the lives of thousands of Illinois families.