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By Valerie Rinck, Advocacy Manager
On February 27th over 160 Voices for Kidney Health advocates headed to Capitol Hill to close out the 11th Annual Kidney Patient Summit. Advocates took over 200 meetings, bringing the kidney voice to the decision-makers to advance our legislative priorities. The National Kidney Foundation wants you to join in the festivities by participating remotely! There are numerous impactful actions individuals...
With a healthy toddler named Atticus at home, Tara and Josh Schwerdt weren't nervous about expanding their family.
Halfway through Tara's second pregnancy, that sense of calm was shattered. An imaging test revealed that their baby's kidneys were not functioning correctly, but the full extent of the issue would only be known after Lockett was born.
A difficult decision
After finding their baby's...
Jamal Shuriah always knew he wanted to be a performer. He started playing minor roles at local community theaters at seven and continued throughout high school. After graduating, Jamal earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts and began his professional career. He quickly landed several notable contracts, including "Monty" in Saturday Night Fever and "Simba" in the Disney cruise line's version of The Lion King. Afterward, Jamal toured with Green Day's...
Discover a world of flavor without leaving your home with five kidney-friendly dishes from around the globe. No passport required—just your appetite for adventure!
Jump to RecipeDr. Ken Sutha's kidney disease journey began at the age of ten. His experiences navigating kidney disease, undergoing multiple kidney transplants, and dedicating time to volunteer with children facing similar challenges shaped his career path as a pediatric nephrologist and fueled his advocacy efforts for kidney patients nationwide.
Diagnosed with FSGSWhen doctors found an abnormal amount of protein in Dr. Sutha’s urine, they...
Everyone has different nutritional needs. Ask a kidney dietitian or a healthcare provider for advice in creating a kidney disease diet plan.
Welcome to National Kidney Foundation’s picnic spread! Here are five kidney-friendly recipes perfect for long sunny days and warm summer nights.
Jump to RecipeLance Mason's kidney journey began before he was even born–both his parents had kidney disease and had gone through dialysis and kidney transplants. Growing up, he went to doctor's appointments with his parents, attended dialysis sessions, and shared information about kidney disease with friends and family.
Despite Lance's involvement in the kidney disease world, he never expected to become a kidney patient. That all changed...