Press Room
August 2022
Lack of Government Accountability and Oversight is Costing Lives
Statement from the National Kidney Foundation on today’s Senate Hearing on UNOS
August 3, 2022, New York, NY — The following is a statement from Kevin Longino, Chief...
July 2022
NKF applauds the House Appropriations Committee for its dedication to fighting kidney disease
New York, NY (July 1, 2022) – The following is a statement from Kevin Longino, Chief Executive Officer of the National Kidney Foundation and a kidney transplant recipient, on the House...
June 2022
OPTN Unanimous Approval of eGFR Guidelines is Important Next Step
New York, NY (June 30, 2022) – The following is a statement from the National Kidney Foundation in response to the Organ Procurement Transplantation Network (OPTN) Board’s approval of...
June 2022
NKF Deeply Disturbed by Court Ruling on Dialysis
Statement from the National Kidney Foundation on Supreme Court Decision in Marietta Memorial Hospital v. DaVita
New York, NY (June 29, 2022) – The following is a statement...
June 2022
Dobbs Ruling Puts Kidney Patients in Jeopardy
Statement from the National Kidney Foundation on Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
New York, NY (June 28, 2022) – The following is a statement from...
June 2022
NKF Remembers Dr. Jerry Yee
Statement from the National Kidney Foundation on passing of Award-Winning Nephrologist
June 15, 2022, New York, NY —The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is mourning the loss of Dr....
June 2022
Ultra-Processed Foods Lead to Higher Risk of Kidney Disease, New Study Finds
June 6, 2022, New York – A new study published today in the National Kidney Foundation’s (NKF) American Journal of Kidney Diseases (AJKD) warns that ultra-processed foods (...
June 2022
NKF’s Voices for Kidney Health™ Celebrates Record- Breaking One Year Anniversary
Initiative credited with creating unprecedented momentum for kidney advocacy
New York, NY - June 1, 2022 – It’s been an unprecedented year for kidney advocacy. The National Kidney...
May 2022
NKF Remembers Dolph Chianchiano
Statement from the National Kidney Foundation on passing of “legend in the kidney care community"
May 26, 2022, New York, NY —The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is mourning the loss...
May 2022
NKF Calls on USPSTF to Prioritize Screening Recommendations for Chronic Kidney Disease
Statement from the National Kidney Foundation on Media Reports of USPSTF Considering Kidney Disease Screening
May 24, 2022, New York, NY —The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is...