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February 2024
Tillery Joins NKF as SVP of Field Development and Community Impact
Jerry J.K. Tillery Joins NKF as SVP of Field Development and Community Impact
~ Experienced Non-Profit Leader joins the fight against kidney disease ~
(Feb. 9, New York, NY) – The...
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February 2024
National Kidney Foundation Honors Dr. Sankar Niranjan with Distinguished Service Award
(Feb. 2, 2024, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) proudly announces that Dr. Sankar Niranjan, MD, FASN, will receive the prestigious Medical Advisory Board (MAB)...
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December 2023
New Study Finds Significant Impact of Plant-Based Diets on Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
New Study Finds Significant Impact of Plant-Based Diets on CKD Patients
(December 14, 2023 – New York, NY) – A study published in this month's issue of the National Kidney Foundation American...
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December 2023
NKF Appoints Darrius Jones to National Board of Directors
(December 4, 2023, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is excited to announce the appointment of Darrius M. Jones, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital and Design...
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December 2023
NKF Launches Video Series for Patients with Lupus and Lupus Nephritis
(December 4, 2023, New York, NY) —The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has launched a new four-part patient-friendly animated video series to educate and help patients from diverse...
November 2023
NKF of Michigan Passes New Legislation to Protect Living Donors
Michigan Passes New Legislation to Protect Living Donors
~Statement from Linda Smith-Wheelock, President & CEO of the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan on passage of Living Donor...
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November 2023
National Kidney Foundation Partners with HHS Technology Group to Launch the KidneyCARE™ Study, Successor to the NKF Patient Network®
Collaboration Sets the Stage for an Enhanced National Registry for All Stages and Types of Kidney Disease
(November 01, 2023, New York, NY) - The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and HHS...
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October 2023
NKF Remembers Advocate Leader Derek Forfang
(October 25, New York, NY) - The National Kidney Foundation and entire kidney community mourns the loss of Derek Forfang, who passed away last week. As NKF Kidney Advocacy Committee and...
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October 2023
NKF Celebrates 35 Years of Uniting Authors and Literary Enthusiasts to Benefit Kidney Patients
Online and In-Person Tickets Available for the National Kidney Foundation’s 35th Anniversary Authors Luncheon
(October 28, 2023, San Franciso, California) — Fans of modern literature...
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October 2023
NKF Proudly Announces the 2023 Health Equity Community Engagement Award Winners
~ Foundation Awards Celebrate Exceptional Contributions to Kidney Health ~
(October 2, 2023, New York, NY) —The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is proud to announce the recipients of...