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Ansara Piebenga is the parent of a child kidney transplant recipient. Elizabeth Fortune has spent the last eight years on dialysis. What do they have in common? Neither felt like they had any control at the start of their kidney journeys and now they feel confident in working with their clinicians to be informed about their kidney care.

Ansara's baby was born seemingly healthy, but she began crying, vomiting...

It's time to celebrate all the achievements Voices for Kidney Health advocates drove forward this past year. We passed the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act. We launched...

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant demands of kidney disease, struggle to stay present, or manage your stress levels? If so, you're not alone. In 2021, an estimated 57.8 million Americans lived with mental illness1, but help is available. If these struggles persist, reach out to a mental health professional and try these simple practices that may transform your life. 

So, take a deep breath, let go of your...

Living Donors Save Lives and Give Others a Second Chance at Life

May 13, 2021, New York, NY – While COVID-19 continues to dominate the United States healthcare system, nearly 100,000 Americans are still on a waitlist for a kidney transplant and each day 12 patients die waiting for a kidney. National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Health Policy...

(March 5, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is pleased to announce that nephrologist and epidemiologist Morgan Grams, MD, PhD, will receive NKF’s prestigious Garabed Eknoyan Award. The Garabed Eknoyan Award honors individuals...

~ Experienced Non-Profit People and Culture Expert joins the fight against kidney disease ~

(March 7, 2024, New York, NY) - The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) recently appointed Joanne (Jo) Rencher of New York as NKF’s Chief People Officer. Jo has a deep understanding of people and culture and exhibits an entrepreneurial spirit with a history of trailblazing diversity initiatives....

KIDNEY EQUITY FOR ALL™ Takes Center Stage as Organization Highlights Work to Combat Disparities

(Feb. 29, 2024, New York, NY) — As March approaches, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is gearing up to observe National Kidney Month, a crucial time dedicated to raising awareness about kidney health and chronic kidney disease (CKD)....

Spiceology partners with National Kidney Foundation, Challenges Other Food Manufacturers to “Show us your Phosphorus!”

August 4, 2020, Spokane, WA —–Spiceology, Inc., the fastest-growing spice company in America, today announced the launch of 13 new, innovative, ...