Kidney Pathways
New interactive education platform from the National Kidney Foundation that uses an online kidney health assessment tool to provide a curated learning pathway for people at any stage of CKD:
PATH (Personal Action Toward Health)
The PATH program helps people better manage their long-term health conditions while being led by two trained leaders, at least one of whom has a long-term health condition. Participants learn strategies to deal with pain, fatigue, and difficult emotions. Each week participants create personal action plans and set practical, achievable goals. Distance learning options for PATH include: video conference, self-led with phone support, and virtual learning online.
Who should participate:
Adults with chronic or ongoing health conditions including arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, emphysema, asthma, kidney disease, obesity, and depression.
Family members, friends, and caregivers of someone with a chronic condition are also encouraged to attend.
Caregivers interested in caring for their own health.
Types of PATH Workshops:
High Blood Pressure (HBP) Control
“I have lost 40 pounds applying all the lessons learned in these sessions and eliminated quite a bit of lower back and knee pain! My A1C is good. If I can do it, I can’t wait to help others get here! Small steps add up.” (PATH participant)
Affording your type 2 diabetes care
Patient Cost Assistance Toolkit
NKFM Pathway Program Referral Forms
NKFM Programs Referral Flyer Fillable
Contact Information
Jill Oesterle
Director of Provider Solutions
Direct Line: 517-353-6891
Fax: 517-432-0007
Email:Oester35@msu.edu
For Technical Assistance
Mary Wozniak
Program Manager
National Kidney Foundation of Michigan
Email: mwozniak@nkfm.org
This toolkit was developed in partnership with the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM)
