National Kidney Foundation

The National Kidney Foundation, also known as NKF, is a nonprofit organization that provides services to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases. It also provides services to increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. The organization arranges educational programs for health care professionals and the general public. The patient services offered by the organization include screening, consultation, guidance, advocacy and treatment. The organization s Web site offers information about various types of kidney diseases, including lithotripsy and kidney stones. The Web site also offers information about organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The National Kidney Foundation also publishes magazines and articles on various health-related topics. The organization is located in New York City.