Kidney & Urinary Support Resources (USA)

Verified nationwide U.S. kidney and urinary health support resources — trusted organizations, helplines, and patient assistance programs focused on chronic kidney disease (CKD), dialysis, transplant support, kidney stones, bladder health, and urinary conditions. These resources may help with education, care navigation, financial assistance, and patient advocacy.

Need urgent help? Severe pain, inability to urinate, confusion, or signs of kidney failure may require emergency care. Call 911 or seek immediate medical attention. For local health resources, dial 211.

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National Kidney Foundation (NKF)
Education, support programs, transplant resources, and kidney disease guidance for patients and caregivers nationwide.
Website: kidney.org
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American Kidney Fund
Financial assistance programs that may help eligible dialysis patients with treatment costs, insurance premiums, and medications.
Phone: 1-800-638-8299
Website: kidneyfund.org
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Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC)
Advocacy, peer support, and education for individuals receiving dialysis or living with advanced kidney disease.
Website: dialysispatients.org
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Transplant & organ donation resources

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
Manages the U.S. transplant system and provides education for patients awaiting kidney transplantation.
Website: unos.org
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Urinary health & urology education

Urology Care Foundation
Official patient education resources from the American Urological Association covering bladder health, kidney stones, and urinary conditions.
Website: urologyhealth.org
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Free patient assistance & financial help (nationwide)

Patient Advocate Foundation
Case managers help patients resolve insurance challenges, treatment access issues, and billing concerns.
Phone: 1-800-532-5274
Website: patientadvocate.org
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PAN Foundation (Patient Access Network)
Financial assistance programs that may help eligible patients afford medications related to kidney disease.
Phone: 1-866-316-7263
Website: panfoundation.org
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