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
September 2023
NKF Remembers Lioness of Kidney Advocacy
~Statement from the National Kidney Foundation on the passing of Nietlje Gedney~
New York, NY (September 22, 2023) – The Kidney Community lost a lioness yesterday with the passing of Nieltje...
September 2023
National Kidney Foundation: NEW ORGAN PROCUREMENT TRANSPLANT LAW IS GAME-CHANGER
Statement from Kevin Longino, CEO of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and a transplant recipient, on the signing of the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Act into...
September 2023
NKF's Innovation Fund Invests in Diatiro to Advance Kidney Health
~Collaboration aims to transform kidney transplantation and enhance health equity~
(September 21, 2023, New York, NY) – The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is proud to announce its...
September 2023
National Kidney Foundation Launches KIDNEY EQUITY FOR ALL™ Initiative At DC Events
Healthy.io, Platinum Recording Artist Freeway Join with NKF to Advance Kidney Health Equity at Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference and Congressional Hispanic Caucus...
September 2023
NKF & National Kidney Registry Partnership Marks Milestone
~National Kidney Foundation Celebrates 100 Successful Kidney Transplants Through Peer Mentoring in Partnership with National Kidney Registry~
(September 19, 2023, New York, NY) — The...
August 2023
Only 40% of Diabetes Patients Get Recommended Kidney Health Testing
~ Study Reveals Alarming Disparities in Chronic Kidney Disease Testing and Highlights Path to Equitable Care for Americans living with Diabetes ~
(August 30, 2023, New York, NY) — Not enough...
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