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National Kidney Foundation
Provides
education and research information on kidney disease. Referrals to
local affiliates.
Voice: 1-800-622-9010
Website: http://www.kidney.org
Verified: 10/10/2008
American Kidney Fund
Provides information, referrals, and financial assistance to kidney
patients. Counselors available to answer questions about kidney
disease and transplants.
Voice: 1-800-638-8299
Website: http://www.kidneyfund.org
Verified: 10/10/2008
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Provides
referrals and literature on a broad range of subjects concerning
diabetes, digestive disorders, kidney disease, hematologic diseases,
urologic disorders, metabolic and endocrine disorders.
Voice: 1-800-891-5390
Website: http://www.niddk.nih.gov
Verified: 10/16/2008
Kidney and Urology Foundation of America
(BILINGUAL) Dedicated to
helping persons afflicted with any debilitating kidney, urologic or
related diseases. Offers education, information, health fairs,
grants, patient scholarships, physician referrals, fellowship and
Pediatric Enrichment program.
Voice: 1-800-633-6628
Website: http://www.kidneyurology.org
E-mail: info@kidneyurology.org
Verified: 10/10/2008
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