Press Room
April 2021
National Kidney Foundation Honors FDA Deputy Director for Public Service
Dr. Aliza Thompson to be honored at 2021 Spring Clinical Meetings for her work in kidney health
April, 2, 2021, New York, NY —Each year, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF)...
April 2021
NKF Observes National Donate Life Month in April
Siblings Giving the Gift of Life on National Siblings Day
New York, NY - April 1, 2021 – April is National Donate Life Month and, Saturday, April 10th is National Siblings...
April 2021
Developing Treatments for Early Stages of Common, Chronic Kidney Diseases: Clinical Trial Considerations
A Scientific Workshop Co-Sponsored by the National Kidney Foundation and the US Food and Drug Administration
April 1, 2020, New York, NY — Emerging evidence supports the use of...
March 2021
NKF Recognizes Illinois Nephrologist with Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Shubha Ahya to be honored at April’s 2021 Spring Clinical Meetings
March 31, 2021—New York, NY —Each year the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) highlights the work of one of...
March 2021
NKF Statement on Violence Against the AAPI Community
All quotes for attribution to National Kidney Foundation - March 31, 2021
“Since the start of the pandemic countless acts of harassment, including violent and verbal attacks, have...
March 2021
Fresenius Medical Care North America Returns as National Sponsor of NKF’s Kidney Walk
Nearly $2 Million Donated and Raised by the Company and its Employees Over the Course of Partnership
New York, NY– March 30, 2021 – Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA...
March 2021
NKF Presents Educator and Investigator with Shaul G. Massry Award
Dr. James Lash to be honored at 2021 Spring Clinical Meetings for dedication to kidney health
March 29, 2021—New York, NY — Each year the National Kidney Foundation (NKF)...
March 2021
NKF Applauds White House Initiative to Vaccinate Dialysis Patients In-Center Nationwide
Proposed Partnership is Key to Vaccinating At-Risk Population
New York, NY—March 25, 2021 – Today, the National Kidney Foundation applauds the Biden Administration’s announcement...
March 2021
NKF Presents Nephrologist with J. Michael Lazarus Award
Minnesota’s Dr. Kirsten Johansen to be honored at 2021 Spring Clinical Meetings for dedication to kidney health
March 24, 2021—New York, NY — Each year the National Kidney...
March 2021
NKF Releases Commentary on Transplant Practices
Authors support global guidelines on selecting and management of candidates
March 18, 2021 — Today, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) unveiled a review by its Kidney Disease...
