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Program:
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Northern Superior Chapter - Kidney Foundation
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Address:
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PO Box 20043 Northwood PO
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 6P2
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Location:
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No physical address is given, mailing address only
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Service Description:
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Functions as a national health charity committed to kidney health and to improved lives for all people living with kidney disease through a network of chapters, units and community groups
Focuses on improving the quality of life for people living with kidney disease by promoting public and patient education and awarenessProvides "Living with Reduced Kidney Function" and "Living With Kidney Disease" patient Handbooks to people living with kidney diseaseSupports patient and caregiver well-being through a peer support program. Support is provided to patients wherever they might be in their kidney journey.Promotes organ donationProvides short-term emergency financial assistance to patientsAssists with funding a summer camp program for adultsPromotes advocacy and contributes to researchConducts fundraising activities locally and regionally to raise funds to support programs and services; local funds help patients with out-of-town medical expenses (meals, accommodations)
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Fees:
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Support may be available for Emergency Medical costs -- assessed by renal social workers; assistance is provided by Kidney Foundation
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Application:
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Short-term Emergency Financial Assistance
- Assistance is provided ONLY when all other sources of funding have been exhausted
- Applications for short term financial assistance are made through renal social workers at community units, hospital renal programs or kidney care clinics
- Applicant must meet eligibility requirements
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals with kidney disease and their families
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Area Served:
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Kenora, Rainy River, and Thunder Bay
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