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How NKF Got Here: Kidney Care in the 2020s

We’ve seen exciting progress in kidney care over the past five years. From making transplants easier to improving early testing and fairness in care, ...

Policy and legislation

Lights, Camera, Kidneys: The Making of Mother May I Have a Kidney?

Go behind the scenes of Mother May I Have a Kidney?, a heartwarming TV series about living kidney donation and reconciliation.

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Organ donation,

Living donation,

Potential organ and tissue donors

Trailblazers in Kidney Care: Dr. Sara K. Dye

Meet Dr. Sara K. Dye, a Native American surgeon whose groundbreaking work with the Indian Health Service advanced diabetes and kidney health across Na...

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Diseases and conditions,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Race and ethnicity

Crisp Nights and Cozy Bites: 4 Kidney-Friendly Winter Recipes

Winter is the perfect time to enjoy cozy kidney-disease meals that taste great. These recipes are full of flavor and easy to make. From hearty dinners...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Food and cooking,

Diet and meal planning,

15 Safe Exercises for CKD, Dialysis, and Post-Transplant Patients

Discover low-impact seated, bodyweight, and resistance band workouts for people with kidney disease, on dialysis, or post-transplant.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Self-management and self-care,

Mental health and wellness,

Healthy habits,

Exercise and physical activity,

What Would Disqualify You From Donating a Kidney?

Thinking about kidney donation? Discover what could affect your eligibility and find resources to guide you through the process.

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donor programs,

Living donor evaluation,

Kidney transplantation,

Potential organ and tissue donors

What to Know about GLP-1 Medications If You Have Kidney Disease

Did you know that a medication for diabetes may also help protect your kidneys? GLP-1 medications, known for helping with weight loss, offer surprisin...

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Self-management and self-care,

Healthy habits,

Medicines with kidney-protective factors,

A Son’s Mission to Give Back After Being Blindsided by PKD

To honor his mom’s memory, Tom joined NKF to produce exercise videos that help people with kidney disease, on dialysis, or post-transplant stay active...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diseases and conditions,

Self-management and self-care,

Healthy habits,

Exercise and physical activity,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

5 New Plant-Based Kidney-Friendly Recipes for Fall

Plant-based eating is a great way to support kidney health, and fall is the perfect season to try it out. From cozy bowls to sweet spiced desserts, th...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Food and cooking,

Diet and meal planning,

Plant-based diet

Trailblazers in Kidney Health: Dr. Eduardo Santiago Delpín

Learn how Dr. Eduardo Santiago Delpín built Puerto Rico’s transplant program and advanced kidney care across Latin America.

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney transplantation,

Living donation,

Organ donation,

Transplant recipients