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What
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Burning
or difficulty urinating
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Increase
in frequency of urination
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Bloody
urine
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High
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All
programs are available to patients throughout Maine through collaborative
efforts with renal social workers at all dialysis units.
Services include:
Emergency Grants
Patient
Assistance Grants
Nutrition
Fund Grants
Scholarship
Program
Medical
Identification Jewelry
Organ
Donation
Education
Renal Dialysis Centers
The
National Kidney Foundation of Maine is proud to provide assistance
to 16 (and growing) renal dialysis facilities in Maine. We work
closely with the renal social workers to ensure. For information
on the dialysis center nearest you, call us at 800-639-7220.
For
a complete list of renal dialysis centers in Maine click here
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Patient
Assistance Grants
A long-term
illness such as kidney failure takes its toll both physically and
financially on kidney patients. The National Kidney Foundation of
Maine provides assistance to kidney patients and transplant recipients
in need. Patient Assistance Grants are available as a one-time emergency
request.
The
NKFM offers financial assistance for help with medications, transportation
to and from dialysis, housing, food, and other material needs (glasses,
dentures, utilities, etc.). To apply for these funds, patients must
contact their dialysis center social worker and submit applicable
receipts.
Last
year, NKFM awarded $35,000.00 to over
200 patients!
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Nutrition
Fund Grants
National
Kidney Foundation of Maine offers financial assistance for dialysis
patients through the Nutritionist at each dialysis center. It is
vital to being part of the team that improves the quality of life
for patients affected by renal disease. Our Foundation remains deeply
committed to assisting patients with the high costs associated with
kidney disease.
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Scholarship
Program
2005
Educational Scholarship
Opportunities Now Available!
If you can say yes to one of the following, you qualify to apply
for a scholarship with National Kidney Foundation of Maine:
- Maine
State Resident
- Attending
school Fall 2004
- I
am one of the following: a diaylsis or transplant patient or a
dependent of one
Applications
are available through Dialysis Unit Social Workers and the NKFM
office.If you said yes and you'd like to apply today, please email
me for a scholarship application
Please make sure to include which criteria you meet, your name,
mailing address and phone number. The deadline for scholarship applications
is May 31st, 2004. For more information call the NKFM office at
800-639-7220.
We
are pleased to announce the 2003 scholarship winners:
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Congratulations
to the 2004
Scholarship Recipients!
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Joshua Lewis
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Boothbay, ME University of Maine, Orono
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Cassandra McCray
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Parsonfield, ME
Long Island Univ.
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Danielle Beaulieau
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Rockport, ME Southern ME CC
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Zackary Corson
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Solon, ME USM Leon Berkowitz Scholarship
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Your
name could be here next year!
Call 1.800.639.7220 to get started...
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Medical
Identification Jewelry
The
National Kidney Foundation of Maine provides bracelets or necklaces
to all dialysis and transplant patients to notify medical professionals
of any medical information or medications in an emergency. See your
social worker or call our office for further information.
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Give
the Gift that Keeps on Living
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70,000
Americans are currently waiting for a transplant
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17
people die every day waiting
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Fill
out an organ donor card
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Discuss
your wishes with your family members and
sign the card in front of a witness
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Carry
the card in your wallet
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Talk
to others about Organ & Tissue Donation
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Organ
Donation
Organ
and tissue donation is a true gift of life. It is the most precious
gift any of us can give. Today's medical technology enables us to
prolong and save the lives of many people through transplantation.
Without donation, however, we cannot provide this opportunity to
the thousands of people who are currently waiting for a life-saving
organ transplant.
YOU
CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
- Get an organ donor card-call me: 1.800.639.7220
- Sign your organ donor card or sign
up at your DMV
- Tell your family you are an organ donor
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