Nobody is coming to save you. As patients, we must arm ourselves with knowledge. We only get 3 to 7 minutes with our doctors so we must arrive prepared to ensure all our needs are accommodated. From procedures to prescriptions, as patients we must advocate for ourselves and our loved ones.
Testing for kidney disease seems like a no brainer. So why are people crashing into kidney disease everyday throughout Texas and the nation? In Bexar county the rate for kidney disease is 3.8 times higher than the national average. For this reason, the State of Texas Kidney Foundation (STKF) provides a comprehensive early detection testing program under the umbrella of the Silent but Deadly (SBD) movement.
The Silent but Deadly Movement Launched by the State of Texas Kidney Foundation, Bexar County and Texas Diabetes Institute Is Turning Up the Volume for Early Detection
In our latest episode of Clinical Grade, you’ll meet two remarkable individuals playing important roles in the fight against chronic kidney disease (CKD). First, we speak with Dr. Josef Coresh,…
TKF Supports Senate Bill 1876 Texas Senate Bill 1876, the bill to be entitled an Act authored by Miles and Huffman, is the first step toward a coordinated effort that…
TKF Supports House Bill 4015 Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a silent but deadly killer. It is often undiagnosed in those who are affected, as it has no symptoms until…
SAN ANTONIO – A new campaign has launched to address chronic kidney disease across Texas. The Texas Kidney Foundation (TKF) launched its “Silent But Deadly” campaign Wednesday, aiming to make…
Texans are urged to fill out the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s State of Texas Assessment Tool to help state and emergency management officials identify damages that occurred during the recent winter storm. FEMA…
Planning ahead for an emergency can really help save your life. As a dialysis patient, you must prepare for an emergency to ensure your safety. Remember to pack what you…
https://youtu.be/ne6AOn4voxgYour guide to making a kidney-friendly and delicious Thanksgiving dinner! Owner & Executive Chef of DR WoodFire Catering and recent kidney transplant recipient, Daniel Rodriguez, has expert tips on how…
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of people at risk or affected by kidney disease through education, prevention and support by increasing organ donation and transplantation.
