Welcome!
We are the Bay Area Association of Kidney Patients (BAAKP) a volunteer, non-profit group of kidney patients, medical and ancillary professionals, friends and family of affected individuals, and interested participants.
Our organization was formed in the summer of 2007, by kidney patients, with the purpose to EDUCATE and SUPPORT San Francisco Bay Area kidney patients in all aspects of their health condition..
We meet regularly, regular educational presentations and support group meetings, to discuss topics of interest to all kidney patients. We also publish a newsletter called “Kidney Konnections," past copies of which you may find by clicking here.
Last but not least, don't forget to sign up for our email list to receive the latest news and announcements from BAAKP. Sign up here! Or, if you prefer to get the latest BAAKP news and announcements via U.S. Mail, please call, write or fax your information to the BAAKP using the info. from our "Contact Us" page.
New Videos and Newsletters!
As usual, if you weren't able to attend our meetings, we can bring the meetings to you.
In this case, please check our our latest videos Medical Nutritional Theraphy by Marianne Hutton, RD CSR CDE and Flavorful Low-Sodim Cooking by Jessica Goldman aka "Sodium Girl".
Also, our Sep 2011 Newsletter has just been posted. Check it out!
Video Archives of Past Lectures
If you have not been able to attend prior presentations, we are happy to present online video of these events. Go to our Newsletters section or Videos section for talks that you might have missed.
Educational Presentation
Our next presentation is on Sunday, May 20th, 2012 at 1pm PST and the topic is "Living with PKD and Other Genetic Kidney Diseases".
Featuring speakers:
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| Robert Weiss, MD, Nephrologist, UC Davis | Gary Frohlich, Certified Genetics Counselor |
and Patient Panel
There will be ample time for audience questions and for social interaction and patient support. Kidney-friendly refreshments will be served. Come join us for this FREE presentation!
More information and map are also available under our Events page.
Time: 1 to 4 PM, Sunday May 20th, 2012, with complimentary refreshments and a social hour to follow. All are welcome!
Location: 3rd Floor of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto .
Your RSVP is kindly requested. To reserve your seat, email us at info@baakp.org or call us at (650) 323-2225.
You may also fax your reservation to (650) 327-0178, or mail to BAAKP, Box 2332, Menlo Park, CA 94026-2332.
Support Group Meetings
We have a new meeting type that meets more often than the educational presentations. Bring your kidney related health questions and concerns for an open discussion lead by a moderator. Please see our Events page for more information.
BAAKP Awarded!
