Access a collection of professional tools and resources to support patient care, improve clinical outcomes, and stay updated on the latest kidney health guidelines.
Apps that support CKD Screening
Discover mobile apps designed to help manage and monitor kidney health, offering convenient tools for both healthcare professionals and patients.
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
Learn about Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR), a key measure of kidney function, and find resources to help assess and interpret GFR results.
Urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR)
Learn about the urine albumin-creatinine ratio (uACR) test, which measures albumin and creatinine in urine to assess kidney health and detect potential kidney disease.
Kidney Health Evaluation for Patients with Diabetes
Review key guidelines for the Kidney Health Evaluation for Patients with Diabetes (KED) measure, including essential testing and care strategies to manage kidney health in individuals with diabetes.
MDHSS Diabetes & CKD Information
Find comprehensive patient and provider information on prediabetes, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease, including interactive maps to find diabetes prevention and diabetes management services/programs across the state. Many diabetes management services offer access to dietitians for Medical Nutrition Therapy, including nutrition counseling related to CKD management.
Explore the CKD Interactive Medicaid Dashboard
The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan presents a valuable tool for tracking chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Michigan. Their Medicaid Dashboard offers insights into CKD screening rates, prevalence, and trends, helping healthcare providers and policymakers target resources where they are most needed. For access to the dashboard, please contact: Mary Wozniak, mwozniak@nkfm.org
Questions? Contact
Jill Oesterle
Director of Provider Solutions
Michigan Center for Rural Health
Oester35@msu.edu
For Technical Assistance
Mary Wozniak
Program Manager
National Kidney Foundation of Michigan
mwozniak@nkfm.org
This toolkit was developed in partnership with the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM)
