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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...
(December 4, 2023, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is excited to announce the appointment of Darrius M. Jones, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital and Design Officer at United Services Automobile Association (USAA), to NKF’s National Board of Directors. Darrius brings his leadership and advocacy...
(December 4, 2023, New York, NY) —The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has launched a new four-part patient-friendly animated video series to educate and help patients from diverse backgrounds and with varying levels of health literacy better understand the link between systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and...
(dic 4, 2023, New York, NY) —La Fundación Nacional del Riñón (NKF, por sus siglas en inglés) ha lanzado una nueva serie de videos animados de ocho partes para educar y ayudar a pacientes de diversos orígenes y con distintos niveles de conocimientos de salud a comprender mejor el vínculo entre el lupus eritematoso sistémico o(...
~ Collaboration aims to improve kidney transplantation and enhance health equity ~
(New York, NY (November 16, 2023) – The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is proud to announce its latest investment through the NKF Innovation Fund. ZeitLife™ Transplant Innovations, Inc., is a global medical device company specializing in advancing technologies to modernize kidney preservation and logistics.
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Michigan Passes New Legislation to Protect Living Donors
~Statement from Linda Smith-Wheelock, President & CEO of the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan on passage of Living Donor Protection Act~
(November 8, 2023 – Ann Arbor, MI) Today, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) of Michigan commends Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature for their actions in protecting living organ donors and...
Collaboration Sets the Stage for an Enhanced National Registry for All Stages and Types of Kidney Disease
(November 01, 2023, New York, NY) - The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and HHS Technology Group, LLC™ (HTG) have reached an agreement to collaborate on the KidneyCARE (Community Access to Research Equity)TM Study, the new...
~Foundation Educates Patients Around the World on link between Kidney Disease and Kidney Cancer~
(October 25, 2023, New York, NY) – The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) launched an educational animated patient-friendly video series on kidney cancer initially...
(October 25, New York, NY) - The National Kidney Foundation and entire kidney community mourns the loss of Derek Forfang, who passed away last week. As NKF Kidney Advocacy Committee and Public Policy Committee Chair, Derek was a tireless volunteer and advocate leader who dedicated himself to ensuring his fellow kidney patients were empowered to shape public policy and make a better future for themselves. His passion and dedication will...
Online and In-Person Tickets Available for the National Kidney Foundation’s 35th Anniversary Authors Luncheon
(October 28, 2023, San Franciso, California) — Fans of modern literature are invited to meet some of the nation’s top authors while raising funds and awareness about kidney disease. The National Kidney Foundation’s (NKF) 35th Annual Authors Luncheon, will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at...