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The latest news from NKF, from press releases and patient stories to expert insight into legislation and research.

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May 2021

NKF Health Policy Director Becomes Living Donor During Donate Life Month

Living Donors Save Lives and Give Others a Second Chance at Life May 13, 2021, New York, NY – While COVID-19 continues to dominant the United States healthcare system, nearly...

May 2021

NKF Observes World Lupus Day

Focuses on Impact of Lupus Nephritis in the Kidney Community May 10, 2021, New York, NY — In honor of World Lupus Day on Monday, May 10, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is...

May 2021

National Kidney Foundation Launches Online Educational Program for Children

Your Kidneys and Youth Program Promotes Healthy Habits for Good Kidney Health May 4, 2021, New York, NY — National Kidney Foundation (NKF) launches Your Kidneys and Youth, an online...

May 2021

National Kidney Foundation Recognizes National Mental Health Awareness Month

May 3, 2021, New York, NY — May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) recognizes this important month by calling attention to NKF Peers, a...

April 2021

Young Investigators Recognized at NKF’s 16th Annual National Young Investigators Forum

April 29, 2021—New York, NY—Research fellows were recognized for their excellence in basic and clinical research at the annual National Young Investigators Forum (YIF) on April 22 and April...

April 2021

National Kidney Foundation Appoints Alan C. Mendelson to Board of Directors

~Highly Regarded Lawyer in the Life Sciences Industry with Decades of Business Acumen~ April 22, 2021—New York, NY — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is pleased to announce the...