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 2021
NKF and ASN Release New Way to Diagnose Kidney Diseases
Both Organizations Recommend Race-Free Approach to Estimate GFR
Sept. 23, 2021, New York, NY – Today, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN)...
September 2021
NKF Observes National Hispanic Heritage Month by Highlighting Five Risk Factors for CKD
The “Are You the 33%?® Campaign Empowers Everyone to Take Quick Action
Sept 15, 2021, New York, NY — In observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the National Kidney...
September 2021
NKF Statement on Key Healthcare Policies to Help Kidney Patients
U.S. House of Representatives considering several initiatives this week as part of budget reconciliation process
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives is reviewing several policy...
September 2021
NKF and OptumLabs Call for Changes to Improve Kidney Health
Organizations share viewpoint to change outcomes for patients with kidney disease, increase awareness
September 7, 2021, New York, NY — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and...
August 2021
NKF and NephCure Kidney International Invited Patients to Speak About Membranous Nephropathy
August 31, 2021, New York, NY— The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) in partnership with the NephCure Kidney International, Inc. (NephCure) hosted a gathering of patients and care...
August 2021
Update: Reassessing Inclusion of Race in Diagnosing Kidney Diseases
A joint statement from the National Kidney Foundation and the American Society of Nephrology
August 24, 2021 - The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Society of...
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Having an accurate eGFR result is essential for managing kidney disease (KD). Important decisions...
This August NKF Voices for Kidney Health advocates from across the country are meeting with their...
August 2021
A joint statement from the National Kidney Foundation and the American Society of...
One of NKF’s most important goals is making sure that more people benefit from a kidney transplant...
Last year, NKF’s Coalition for Kidney Health (CKH) sent a letter to the U.S. Preventive Services...
As states reopen and more Americans receive one of the COVID-19 vaccines, many kidney patients...
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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
