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The lifesaving power of living kidney donation

NKF staff member becomes a living donor The availability of kidneys from living donors is crucial to the survival of many kidney patients, but thousan...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donation,

Kidney disease changed our lives in a day

This information will help you learn more about kidney health.

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Care partners of adults,

8-Year-Old Davidson Empowers Our Fight

You are giving hope to patients and their families. After Davidsons kidney transplant was delayed due to the pandemic shutdown last spring, Caryn and...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Fundraising and volunteering,

Children and adolescents,

Kidney transplantation,

Fundraising events

Expanded Medicare Coverage of Immunosuppressive Drugs for Kidney Transplant Recipients

Medicare now covers kidney transplant immunosuppressive drugs for life, starting January 1, 2023. Eligibility details and how to enroll.

Treatments and therapies,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Health insurance,

Transplant recipients ,

Immunosuppressants

Where There Are Helpers, There is Hope

Seeking hope and positivity in tough times, people often quote this iconic line from Mr. Rogers, Look for the helpers. His point is exemplified by T...

Diseases and conditions,

Children and adolescents,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Childhood nephrotic syndrome

Super Kidney, Super Mom

For Ann Gentry, mother of four kids (ages ten and under) life is full. Like many, she and her husband are managing the kick-off of a new COVID-school ...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Children and adolescents,

Kidney transplantation

Important Research Findings Presented During National Kidney Foundation’s Annual Spring Clinical Meetings

March 27, 2020, New York, NYThe National Kidney Foundation (NKF) showcased three late-breaking studies to kidney professionals this week ...

Treatments and therapies,

Clinical trials,

Medical professionals

Legacy of Love

Legacy of Love Patient Stories Kidney transplantation Organ and tissue transplantation and donation Living donation Caregivers of adults Caregivers Ki...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donation,

Kidney transplantation,

Care partners of adults

Creating a Safe Space: Transplant Recipients and Living Donors Find Comfort on Facebook

NEWonline support system gives patients a platform to connect with each other and access NKF resources. Good health care is a team effort especiall...

Transplant recipients

72-Year-Old Kidney Donor Hopes to Inspire Others to Do The Same

72-Year-Old Kidney Donor Hopes to Inspire Others to Do The Same Patient Stories Kidney transplantation Organ and tissue transplantation and donation L...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney transplantation