In the Event of a Current Disaster or Emergency
End Stage Renal Disease Toll Free Phone Numbers
Some of the following links will only be active during the event of an actual emergency.
Facility Open/Closed Status During Emergencies
For an on-line listing of the "open" and "closed" status of facilities in an impacted area, the services they provide, and a map to assist in locating the nearest facility, visit www.nephron.com or https://dialysisunits.com. (Links open in a new browser.)
Transplant Assistance
For assistance related to a transplanted kidney, contact the United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) (patient services) at: 1-888-894-6361 or www.unos.org. (Link opens in a new browser.)
Staffing Issues
For information on available volunteers, or to register as a volunteer, assistance can be found at: www.ANNAnurse.org or 1-888-600-2662. (Link opens in a new browser.)
Displaced physicians can register at: www.renalmd.org. (Link opens in a new browser.)
Supplies, Equipment, & Medications
A dialysis facility can obtain assistance with supplies, equipment, and medications at: www.amgen.com. (Link opens in a new browser.)
Patient Assistance
Individuals or social workers (on behalf of an individual) can find information on available supplies, equipment, food, funding, etc. at: www.kidneyfund.org or
1-800-638-8299. (Link opens in a new browser.)
A Comprehensive Listing of Tools and Resources
For information on how to obtain the service or assistance you need, call
1-888-33KIDNEY, or go to www.kidney.org/help. (Link opens in a new browser.)
Kidney Community Emergency Response Coalition - KCER
For a comprehensive up to the minute listing of resources, tools, coordinator of staff and volunteers, facility tracking and patient assistance go to www.KCERCoalition.com. (Link opens in a new browser.)