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Discover patient stories, thought-provoking articles, and NKF updates.
Living in the Shadows: The Challenges of Being Undocumented and Dealing with Kidney Failure
Undocumented people face increased barriers to accessing health coverage and care, including...
Vivir en la Sombra: Los Retos de ser Indocumentado y Lidiar con Insuficiencia Renal
Las personas indocumentadas se enfrentan con mayores retos a la hora de recibir cobertura y...
A Shocking Kidney Disease Diagnosis Leads to a Lifetime of Advocacy
First diagnosed with kidney disease in 1999 at twenty-seven, Melissa Bensouda knows better than...
How a Chance Encounter Turned into a Lifesaving Gift
Sixteen years ago, a college friend transformed Morgan Reid's life by donating a kidney to her....
Valentine's Day Gifts for People with Kidney Disease: Approved by Real-Life Patients and Caregivers
This Valentine's Day, get your loved ones with kidney disease, kidney failure, or a...
February 2023
State of the Union Response: National Kidney Foundation Ready To Work With Leaders To Improve The Lives Of Kidney Patients
New York, NY (February 7, 2023) – The following is a statement from Kevin Longino, Chief...
Running for a Cause: Racing to Raise Awareness for PKD and National Kidney Foundation
In the early morning of November 7th, 2021, more than 30,000 excited racers gathered at Fort...
In Sickness and In Health: Darwin and Marlena’s Kidney Disease Journey
Darwin and Marlena's almost three-decades-long marriage is no stranger to health challenges. They’...
TikToker Melanie Pina Shines Light on Kidney Failure: “TikTok Saved My Life”
Scroll through Melanie Pina's TikTok to find a bright, funny, and genuine person detailing her life...
Making it Easier to Say “Yes” to Saving a Life–The Living Donor Circle of Excellence
As of December 2022, the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) reported more...
Mom Saves Day Through Paired Kidney Exchange Program
Elizabeth Archuleta had trouble controlling her bladder as a child, but healthcare professionals...
Kidney Commute CE Study Guide: Protein and Kidney Disease
Continuing education series for professionals. How much protein someone with kidney disease...
Exercise and Kidney Cancer
For those diagnosed with kidney cancer, regular exercise can help alleviate depression, cancer-...
NKF’s Top Three Kidney Policy Priorities in the 118th Congress
Late last year Congress finally passed its FY22 Appropriations bills, which included a $1 million...
Early Diagnosis of Kidney Disease: Incentivizing Comprehensive Testing
Quality measurement is a vital and dynamic tool used to evaluate and improve the performance of our...
Breaking Down New Extended Medicare Coverage for Immunosuppressive Drugs
Transplant centers require people to have a certain amount of money or savings to ensure they can...
Living Kidney Donor, Adventurer, and Voices for Kidney Health Advocate
Since donating a kidney to her brother Brian in 2005, June Monroe has led a life of adventure. She...
Natasha's Inspiring Story of Resilience in the Face of Chronic Illness
Natasha Kelly was a bright-eyed college freshman when she first noticed something wasn't right with...
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