Press Room
March 2021
NKF Recognizes Illinois Nephrologist with Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Shubha Ahya to be honored at April’s 2021 Spring Clinical Meetings
March 31, 2021—New York, NY —Each year the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) highlights the work of one of...
March 2021
NKF Statement on Violence Against the AAPI Community
All quotes for attribution to National Kidney Foundation - March 31, 2021
“Since the start of the pandemic countless acts of harassment, including violent and verbal attacks, have...
March 2021
Fresenius Medical Care North America Returns as National Sponsor of NKF’s Kidney Walk
Nearly $2 Million Donated and Raised by the Company and its Employees Over the Course of Partnership
New York, NY– March 30, 2021 – Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA...
March 2021
NKF Presents Educator and Investigator with Shaul G. Massry Award
Dr. James Lash to be honored at 2021 Spring Clinical Meetings for dedication to kidney health
March 29, 2021—New York, NY — Each year the National Kidney Foundation (NKF)...
March 2021
NKF Applauds White House Initiative to Vaccinate Dialysis Patients In-Center Nationwide
Proposed Partnership is Key to Vaccinating At-Risk Population
New York, NY—March 25, 2021 – Today, the National Kidney Foundation applauds the Biden Administration’s announcement...
March 2021
NKF Presents Nephrologist with J. Michael Lazarus Award
Minnesota’s Dr. Kirsten Johansen to be honored at 2021 Spring Clinical Meetings for dedication to kidney health
March 24, 2021—New York, NY — Each year the National Kidney...
March 2021
NKF Releases Commentary on Transplant Practices
Authors support global guidelines on selecting and management of candidates
March 18, 2021 — Today, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) unveiled a review by its Kidney Disease Outcomes...
March 2021
St. Louis University Nephrologist, Researcher to Receive NKF’s Excellence Award
Dr. Krista Lentine to be honored at 2021 Spring Clinical Meetings for her work in kidney donation
March 16, 2021, New York, NY —Each year the National Kidney Foundation (NKF)...
March 2021
Celebrate World Kidney Day, Learn About Your Kidney Health
Landmarks & Buildings Nationwide Turn Orange in Honor of World Kidney Day
March 11, 2021, New York, NY — In honor of World Kidney Day on Thursday, March 11, the National Kidney...
March 2021
Indiana Kidney Recipient, Volunteer to Receive NKF’s Patient Engagement Award
Living-donor advocate to be honored at 2021 Spring Clinical Meetings for his work in kidney donation
March 10, 2021, New York, NY —Each year the National Kidney Foundation (NKF...