News & Stories
News & Stories
The latest news from NKF, from press releases and patient stories to expert insight into legislation and research.
Latest from the Press Room
January 2021
National Kidney Foundation Condemns Attack on U.S. Capitol
Quotes for attribution to National Kidney Foundation - January 7, 2021
“As the acts of violence unfolded at the U.S. Capitol building yesterday, we stood witness to an attack on...
January 2021
Chris Jackson Joins NKF as Chief People Officer to Lead NKF’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Efforts
January 6, 2021, New York, NY — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) announced the appointment of Chris Jackson from Marlton, New Jersey as NKF's first Chief People Officer. In this new role...
December 2020
NKF Applauds Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage Legislation Passed in the U.S. Senate
Quotes for attribution to National Kidney Foundation - Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020
“Last night the U.S. Senate passed landmark immunosuppressive drug legislation, which has the potential to...
December 2020
Statement on Kidney Patient Prioritization for COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics
December 17, 2020 All content for attribution to National Kidney Foundation
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF), representing the more than 37 million adults in the U.S. with...
December 2020
Public Forums to Provide Input to eGFR Joint Task Force
A joint statement from the National Kidney Foundation and the American Society of Nephrology December 17, 2020
On behalf of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Society...
December 2020
Peritoneal Dialysis is not a One-Size-Fits-All Treatment, New Commentary Says
The National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality initiative reviews latest recommendations
Dec. 16, 2020, New York, NY — A new review of the best practices clinical care...
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COVID-19 cases and deaths rising across the United States. As cases continue to rapidly increase,...
COVID-19 cases are dramatically rising across the United States. As cases continue to rapidly...
Californian Valen Keefer, 37, has always been unique. She is affable, optimistic, and shares her...
There is promising news for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes—a...
This fall, more than ever before, it is critical that everyone get a flu vaccine. The National...
In August of 2020, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN...
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Julie Kimbrough
Vice President, Marketing, Communications & Public Affairs
212.889.2210 ext. 136
julie.kimbrough@kidney.org
Vice President, Marketing, Communications & Public Affairs
212.889.2210 ext. 136
julie.kimbrough@kidney.org
