Advocacy in Action Blog
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On March 2nd, more than 230 advocates from 43 states representing the National Kidney Foundation...
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More than 230 kidney patients, living kidney donors, and care partners will meet virtually with...
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NKF advocates working at the state level started 2021 with a bang, as the New Jersey legislature...
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By Dr. Constance Mere, M.D.
Following a recent discussion with leadership at the Health Resources...
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By Jim Myers, NKF patient-advocate
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is an evidence-based medical...
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Following last week’s searing events on Capitol Hill, NKF is working to both support our longtime...
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With Thanksgiving upon us, we wish you all a happy and safe holiday!
We also want to express how...
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By Matthew Fitting, NKF Director of Grassroots Advocacy
With federal lawmakers returning to...
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Medicare Open Enrollment season is here and runs through December 7th. Just as in past years, open...
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This year, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control...
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By Matthew Fitting, NKF Director of Grassroots Advocacy
Ahead of Election Day this November and...
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By Amber Pettis, kidney transplant recipient and NKF Kidney Advocacy Committee member
I recently...
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On Wednesday, September 16th, more than 150 advocates from 43 states representing kidney patients...
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By Kevin Longino, CEO of National Kidney Foundation and kidney transplant patient
Always ready to...
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have enormous impacts on our nation especially kidney...
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By Curtis Warfield, Kidney transplant recipient and Kidney Advocacy Committee advocate
On...
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By Kevin Longino, CEO of National Kidney Foundation and kidney transplant patient
Most Americans...
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Today the Immuno bill successfully passed a procedure hurdle in the House Energy and Commerce...