STATE OF TEXAS KIDNEY FOUNDATION

The mission of the Texas Kidney Foundation (TKF) is to improve the health and well-being of people at risk or affected by kidney disease, through education, prevention and support, and increasing organ donation and transplantation. Our vision is to become a positive regional collaborative force in bringing kidney awareness, education, and prevention resources to a community disproportionately hit by this devastating disease.

Established in 2011, TKF was created to provide early detection, education, support and resources to fill a gap in services due to the closure of the San Antonio division of the National Kidney Foundation. Community leaders, along with the medical community, moved quickly to establish patient services. TKF from the onset has been dedicated to meeting local and statewide needs of the kidney and transplant communities. We place special emphasis on San Antonio and its surrounding communities as well as South Texas as NIH studies indicate these areas are heavily impacted by kidney related diseases.

TKF, the leading non-profit provider of free screenings in Texas, is a direct resource for the prevention and education of all forms of kidney disease. Serving 250,000+ clients since our inception, our strategic goals are to: 1) arm individuals with tools and knowledge to fight the long-term & devastating effects of kidney disease; 2) promote kidney health in the community through data driven outcomes & targeted messaging; 3) create and nurture kidney awareness and prevention programs to maximize reach and results; and 4) collaborate for community impact to reverse the escalation of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).

Because early detection and education can delay or prevent the progression of CKD. Testing coupled with our behavioral health-based continuum of care is an effective strategy for positive health outcomes.

Armed with three ways to identify chronic kidney disease we are equipped to make a dent in the states CKD population.
We offer drive up testing
No contact mail out testing
A $50 wellness check with a medical professional and includes lab work that tests for 35 unique markers. We have a comprehensive plan that is designed to meet the healthcare needs of the under-served population of our state.

We have identified chronic kidney disease in 56 percent of the people we screen. We have developed a continuum of care that includes a lifestyle coach and a dietitian who will assist the entire family in making a healthy change that will mitigate the disease and maintain quality of life.
While TKF has screened more than 25,000 individuals since 2013, TKF still must reach many more of our most vulnerable residents who need these early identification free screenings. We continue to work with senior centers and community organizations throughout the state of Texas.