National Kidney Foundation launches pediatric forum for families

The National Kidney Foundation has launched a new online pediatric community specifically for parents of children with kidney disease. The online community, Parents of Children with Kidney Disease, is supported through the HealthUnlocked platform and is a space where parents can share their experiences, ask questions and get answers.

Kevin Longino

“Managing a chronic illness like kidney disease for a loved one, especially a child, is difficult and these children face a lifetime of struggles,” Kevin Longino, CEO of the NKF, said in a press release. “Our hope with this new online community, combined with all of the pediatric resources NKF offers, is to make it easier for families.”

In addition to the online pediatric community, NKF offers resources and programs for pediatric patients and their families on a range of topics, including how to parent a child with kidney disease to advice on medication and nutrition. Patient and family resources include pediatric health information on medications, kidney health basics, tips for parents, nutrition and coping. NKF has also partnered with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology to develop additional pediatric and family content for their respective websites.

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