Press Room
March 2024
The National Kidney Foundation and Imperial Headwear Partner to Help People with Kidney Disease through the 37th Annual NKF Golf Classic
(March 20, 2024, New York, NY) —The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is proud to announce that Imperial Headwear will join us once again as the “Official Headwear” of...
March 2024
The National Kidney Foundation’s 2024 Annual Kidney Walk Returns
~ National Walk Campaigns make every step count to help Families facing Kidney Disease ~
(March 22, 2024, New York, NY) —The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is excited to launch NKF’s 2024...
March 2024
NKF Launches KidneyCARE™ Study To Empower Patients, Advance Kidney Disease Research
Groundbreaking interactive patient registry will help empower individuals with kidney disease to help pave the way for improved outcomes in kidney care
(March 20, 2024, New York, NY) — The...
March 2024
Advocates United for Kidney Health on Capitol Hill at NKF’s 11th Annual Kidney Patient Summit
Advocates United for Kidney Health on Capitol Hill at NKF’s 11th Annual Kidney Patient Summit
Voices for Kidney Health Advocates Joined Forces to Enhance Kidney Wellness for Millions
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March 2024
NKF Honors Glenda V. Roberts with Celeste Castillo Lee Patient Engagement Award
(March 15, 2024, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) proudly announces Glenda V. Roberts as the recipient of the prestigious Celeste Castillo Lee Patient Engagement...
March 2024
Black Americans at Higher Risk for Kidney Failure as Black Health Matters, NKF Fight for Equity during National Kidney Month
Organizations to spread awareness about kidney equity as Black Americans are 4 times more likely to develop kidney failure
(March 14, 2024, NEW YORK, NY) – Black Health Matters (BHM)– a...
March 2024
Joanne Rencher Joins NKF as Chief People Officer to Lead DEI Efforts
~ Experienced Non-Profit People and Culture Expert joins the fight against kidney disease ~
(March 7, 2024, New York, NY) - The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) recently appointed Joanne (Jo...
March 2024
The NKF to Honor Dr. Morgan Grams with Prestigious Garabed Eknoyan Award
(March 5, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is pleased to announce that nephrologist and epidemiologist Morgan Grams, MD, PhD, will receive NKF’s prestigious Garabed...
February 2024
NKF Recognizes March as National Kidney Month
KIDNEY EQUITY FOR ALL™ Takes Center Stage as Organization Highlights Work to Combat Disparities
(Feb. 29, 2024, New York, NY) — As March approaches, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is...
February 2024
Dr. Mary B. Leonard to Receive NKF’s Seldin Award
(Feb. 12, 2024, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is proud to announce that Mary B. Leonard, MD, MSCE will be honored with the Donald W. Seldin Award. This award was...