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The NKF Applauds Groundbreaking CMS Policy to Increase Kidney Transplantation

~Transformative Proposal Helps Thousands of Kidney Patients~

(May 8, 2024, New York, NY) — The following is a statement from Kevin Longino, Chief Executive Officer of the National Kidney Foundation and a kidney transplant recipient, on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed Increasing Organ Transplant Access alternative payment model.

The...

Congress Must Fund Kidney Disease Prevention at CDC

National Kidney Foundation CEO Gives Testimony to Congress on Appropriations

March 23, 2023, New York, NY — The following statement is from Kevin Longino, Chief Executive Officer and kidney transplant recipient, regarding his testimony at today’s Public Witness Day for the House Appropriations Subcommittee for Labor, Health and Human Services,...

Kidney Disease and Coronavirus: Mitigating the Threat

Americans living with kidney disease, especially patients on dialysis and transplant recipients, appear to be at increased risk of severe infection and mortality from COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. As this pandemic evolves, the National Kidney Foundation, in coordination with the leadership of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Centers...

The NKF Joins Forces with Powerhouse Hispanic Celebrities and Influencers to Promote Kidney Health Awareness

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

(May 8, 2024, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is rolling out several informative celebrity Public Service Announcements (PSAs) that aim to address the alarming statistics that one in three Latino adults are at risk of...

NKF Honors Researcher for Breakthroughs in Kidney Disease

Nov. 28, 2022, New York, NY — Nephrologist and researcher Susan Hedayati, MD, MHSc, will be honored by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) with the prestigious Shaul G. Massry Distinguished Lecture at one of the nation’s most regarded gatherings of kidney professionals in 2023 for her discoveries in kidney disease.

Each year NKF considers the work of hundreds of specialists in the field of Nephrology and selects among...

The National Kidney Foundation’s 2024 Annual Kidney Walk Returns

~ National Walk Campaigns make every step count to help Families facing Kidney Disease ~

(March 22, 2024, New York, NY) —The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is excited to launch NKF’s 2024 Annual Kidney Walk campaigns across the country, recognizing the importance of addressing renal health issues and promoting optimal kidney health and well-...

National Kidney Foundation Journal Changes Name to Advances in Kidney Disease and Health

(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...

Cynthia Delgado and Neil Powe Named to TIME100 Health List For Fighting Kidney Transplant Bias

(May 2, 2024, New York, NY)—TIME has included the co-chairs of the...

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 Journal of Kidney Diseases (AJKD) provides new insights into the role of diet in the management of...