Press Room
December 2017
National Kidney Foundation and Watertree Health Announce Unique National Partnership
Prescription discount program, administered by Watertree Health, will benefit the National Kidney Foundation
New York, NY—December 5, 2017—Today, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF),...
November 2017
Fresenius Medical Care North America Sets Record in Surpassing its Kidney Walk Fundraising Goal
FMCNA Raises Largest Amount Ever by a National Team during the 2017 Kidney Walks for the National Kidney Foundation
WALTHAM, MASS. – (Nov. 29, 2017) – Fresenius Medical...
November 2017
National Kidney Foundation Sets the Stage for Angelica Hale
Child Singing Phenom and Transplant Patient Becomes First NKF Kid Ambassador
New York—Wednesday, November 15, 2017– Ten-year-old singing powerhouse and kidney transplant...
November 2017
Changing the Face of Kidney Patient Care
National Kidney Foundation celebrates 20 years of developing the first comprehensive clinical practice guidelines for kidney disease
New York, NY—November 1, 2017—Twenty years ago...
October 2017
National Kidney Foundation Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order to Amend Affordable Care Act
On October 12, 2017, President Trump used the power of the Executive Order to undermine parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and open the door to a health insurance marketplace that will...
October 2017
National Kidney Foundation Urges Support for Landmark Kidney Disease Legislation
Legislation aims to help doctors, patients detect and treat kidney disease earlier
New York, NY—October 2, 2017—The National Kidney Foundation applauds the introduction of...
September 2017
National Research Priorities for Kidney Disease Identified by Patients
After a year-long outreach and engagement with patients and caregivers to identify patient-led kidney disease research priorities, today National Kidney Foundation (NKF) announced the summary...
September 2017
New Survey of People with Chronic Kidney Disease Finds High Potassium is Among Top Health Concerns
New York, NY—September 26, 2017— A new online survey conducted by National Kidney Foundation (NKF) to measure awareness of, and experience with, high potassium among people with chronic...
September 2017
National Kidney Foundation Statement on Senate Graham-Cassidy Healthcare Proposal
The National Kidney Foundation opposes the Senate Graham-Cassidy proposal which will reduce access to vital, preventive and life-saving care for people with kidney disease.
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September 2017
National Kidney Foundation Statement on Selena Gomez and Living Organ Donation
Quotes for attribution to Kevin Longino, CEO, National Kidney Foundation
September 14, 2017
“On behalf of National Kidney Foundation (NKF), we would like to extend our heartfelt support to...
