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(January 23, 2023, New York, NY) — One of the nation’s top nephrologists and advanced kidney disease researchers, Rajnish Mehrotra, MD, MS, will receive the National Kidney Foundation’s (NKF) Dr. J. Michael Lazarus Distinguished Award at the 2023 Spring Clinical Meetings in Austin, TX, April 11-15. The award is presented in honor of Dr. Lazarus for his groundbreaking insights in renal replacement therapy.
“Dr....
Dr. Campbell of New York Joins the Fight Against Kidney Disease
(November 11, 2022, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is pleased to announce that Dr. Kirk Campbell, the Irene and Dr. Arthur M. Fishberg Professor of Medicine at the Icahn...
by Risa Simon, NKF Advocate, Peer Mentor, and Inspirational Author
COVID-19 is forcing transplant centers to cancel live kidney donor transplants and put "donor testing" on hold. Hopeful recipients are emotionally struggling with this disruptive and unpredictable standstill. Their thought bubbles sound like:
"Will my...
Kidney patients are keenly aware of the health risks associated with obesity: diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease are all associated with obesity and are also the top three risk-factors for kidney disease. We know that for many patients weight management is a health priority, and especially for transplant patients, their treatment may require that they maintain a certain weight....
Have you ever wished you could earn continuing education (CE) credits during the work commute, while doing chores, or even exercising? Now you can. The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is excited to announce Kidney Commute, an innovative podcast designed to give busy...
(January 5, 2023, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is excited to announce a new name for its bimonthly journal, Advances in Kidney Disease and Health (AKDH). Formerly known as Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease, the previous title fit the focus of the journal at that time and included topics related to chronic kidney disease (CKD) or kidney failure. The journal will continue its...
(Nov. 8, 2022, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has named Melanie Hoenig, MD, a Harvard Medical School educator and nephrologist, the 2023 winner of the prestigious Donald W. Seldin Award. The award was established to recognize excellence and dedication in nephrology research and education. NKF will honor Dr. Hoenig during this year’s NKF Spring Clinical...
October 19, 2022, New York, NY — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is proud to announce the renewed appointment of board member Sam Marchio as the Secretary to its national Board of Directors. The re-elected member was nominated and approved at NKF’s most recent board meeting held earlier this month.
“Sam has been an outstanding...
The National Kidney Foundation Honors Kidney Patient for Continuing to Advocate for Others
(Nov. 30, 2022, New York, NY) — Kidney patient advocate Maria Elena Grijalva has been fighting for people at the greatest risk of kidney disease ever since she received a kidney transplant 36 years ago. Her efforts will be honored by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) at the 2023 Spring Clinical Meetings...
If you asked Lamarr Holland a few years ago if he expected to become a TikTok influencer, he probably would have laughed and said, "No. I run a hemodialysis technician school, not a social media account." Still, here he is—an incredible educator making short, punchy, and informative videos about kidney disease that reach people worldwide.
This is Lamarr's story.
Changing career pathsTwenty-five years ago, Lamarr...