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(March 15, 2024, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) proudly announces Glenda V. Roberts as the recipient of the prestigious Celeste Castillo Lee Patient Engagement Award. This award was established in honor of Celeste Castillo Lee, a longtime chair of NKF’s Patient and Family Council and a leading advocate for...
Organizations to spread awareness about kidney equity as Black Americans are 4 times more likely to develop kidney failure
(March 14, 2024, NEW YORK, NY) – Black Health Matters (BHM)– a leading nonprofit health advocacy organization that provides health and wellness information that is rooted in medical expertise to the Black community –...
~ 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....
(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...
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)....
(Feb. 12, 2024, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is proud to announce that Mary B. Leonard, MD, MSCE will be honored with the Donald W. Seldin Award. This award was established to recognize excellence in clinical nephrology in the tradition of one of the foremost teachers and researchers in the field,...
(Feb. 9, 2024, New York, NY) — Nephrologist and Professor of Medicine Dr. Suzanne Watnick will be honored by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) with the prestigious Shaul G. Massry Distinguished Lecture Award...
Jerry J.K. Tillery Joins NKF as SVP of Field Development and Community Impact
~ Experienced Non-Profit Leader joins the fight against kidney disease ~
(Feb. 9, New York, NY) – The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jerry J.K. Tillery, MBA, MHA, FACHE, as the Senior Vice President of Field...
(Feb. 2, 2024, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) proudly announces that Dr. Sankar Niranjan, MD, FASN, will receive the prestigious Medical Advisory Board (MAB) Distinguished Service Award. This award was established to recognize exceptional individuals for their outstanding educational activities and community service in advancing the mission of NKF at a local level and is a testament...
~ Collaboration aims to revolutionize kidney transplantation outcomes by liberating patients from immunosuppressive medications. ~
(New York, NY, January 30, 2024) – The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) announced today its latest strategic investment through its NKF Innovation Fund. The fund will support ImmunoFree, a pioneering biomedical...