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Patient Services

In 2011, over 8,000 patients received dialysis in Louisiana. Improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by kidney and urinary tract diseases, as well as providing emotional support to transplant recipients and donor families, is at the heart of the Patient Services Program. Direct patient services include:

Kidney Camp

Every summer, the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana with financial support from the New Orleans ' Kidney Patient Association, sends young dialysis and transplant patients to a medically supervised summer camp. The camp is designed for children suffering from kidney disease and kidney failure to interact with volunteer doctors, nurses, and dietitians, as well as other kids with special needs.

Crisis Intervention Fund

Emergency funds provided to supplement the cost of medications, treatment supplies, dental needs and transportation expenses. Requests must be submitted by the patient's social worker.