Kidney Health Alliance of Kentcky Inc
Rating: 5 stars 1 1 review 870
Address:
1517 Nicholasville Rd Ste 203 Lexington KY 40503 USA
Mission:
KHAKY sesrves kidney disease patients and their families, increases awareness and early detection of chronic kidney disease and promotes organ donation.
Results:
Over 350 dialysis patients participate in our Nutritional Supplement purchasing system, with nearly half of those receiving up to $10/month in free product. KHAKY has screened an average of 400 individuals/year for indicators of possible kidney disease. More than 30 patients per year receive emergency financial assistance.
Target demographics:
KHAKY serves kidney disease patients of all ages, races, income levels and genders in more than 70 counties of Kentucky.
Direct beneficiaries per year:
780
Geographic areas served:
Kentucky
Programs:
Over 300 dialysis patients receive a variety of nutritional supplements through KHAKY each year. Renal dietitians select a product that will meet the patient's needs and that the patient will enjoy taking. The dietitian places orders each month for the patients at the clinics they serve. Through negotiated contracts with manufacturers, KHAKY is able to provide the products at more than 50% below average retail prices. Those patients who qualify financially can receive up to $10/month in product at no cost. Nutritional intervention has been clinically proven to reduce hospitatilizations, speed healing and improve the overall health of dialysis patients.
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7 people found this review helpful
During a recent kidney screening (dipping urine) a community member came and had her urine tested she explained that she felt fine but what the heck it was free. Since our test is not a diagnosis and we are not physicians I explained to her the results of her test, which were seriously abnormal, and gently advised her to take the results to her physician when she had a chance within the next week or so trying to stress the urgency without causing her stress or fear. She did this within the week and our office received a letter from her thanking us it turned out that this woman who had no symptoms of kidney disease had cancer of the kidney and thanks to the test that we performed she was encouraged to see her family physician and was diagnosed early enough to save her life. She is currenlty receiving treatment. I have had so many wonderfully rewarding encounters while working with KHAKY. It is a wonderful organization and is the last organization that really concentrates on workign directly with the patient and their families. I want the word to get out about KHAKY we are a small organization but we serve a large area in Kentucky.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Observing the changes in the individuals they serve and the community with their education and awareness programs.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Make them known throughout Kentucky
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
It has allowed me to give back to the community and to help individuals suffering from a silent attacker and their families. To educate and to interact with patients, and the community
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Hard working, energentic. Some are kindey transplant patients themselves, some are kidney donors, some family members of kidney disease patients.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Reach so many more individuals, create a larger name for itself, do more to help the current patients, make its name known
Ways to make it better...
I can think of nothing that would make my experience better.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
The lack of recognition throughout the community. Due to the size and budget of our organization advertising is always a problem
One thing I'd also say is that...
KHAKY is one of the hardest workign organization. We dont have a large corporation behind us, and we work with a body fliud most people dont like to talk about, but our work is very important and very worthwhile.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010-6-01
