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From Grief to Giving Back: Using Poetry to Support Kidney Disease Patients

A doctor turns to poetry after losing her mother—and finds a new way to comfort kidney patients, give back, and support the National Kidney Foundation...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Talking to healthcare professional,

Self-management and self-care,

End-of-life planning,

Fundraising and volunteering

NKF Advances Kidney Health Efforts: Collaboration with HHS and MAHA Commission

NKF is collaborating with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission to elevate kidney hea...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Policy and legislation

Advocating for Kidney Health: NKF’s Funding Priorities for 2026

Kidney advocates: Your voice matters! See why 2026 federal funding for CKD detection, research, and transplant modernization is critical.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Policy and legislation

A Son’s Gift: How His Kidney Donation Saved Two Lives and Transformed His Own

He saved his mom's life through a paired kidney exchange. A decade later, he honored her decision not to return to dialysis. Now he shares their ...

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Diseases and conditions,

End-of-life planning,

Living donor programs,

Living donation,

Hemolytic uremic syndrome

Weight Management for Kidney Patients and Living Donors

Discover the impact of BMI on transplants and health.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Healthy habits,

Kidney transplantation,

Raúl de Molina and NKF Join Forces to Fight Against Kidney Disease

Discover the incredible life of Raúl de Molina, from his days as a Miami photo reporter to becoming a kidney cancer survivor and TV personality. Explo...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Fresh Ingredients, Big Flavor: 5 Kidney-Friendly Spring Recipes

Spring into healthy eating with these 5 kidney-friendly recipes! Enjoy fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and simple meals that support your kidney heal...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Food and cooking,

Diet and meal planning,

Plant-based diet

Healthy Hydration for Your Kidneys: What to Sip and What to Skip

Protect your kidneys with smart hydration! Explore the top kidney-friendly drinks and learn which ones to enjoy in moderation.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Water and hydration,

How NKF Got Here: Kidney Care in the 1970s

The 1970s changed kidney care forever. See how NKF led efforts in dialysis access, Medicare expansion, organ donation, and more.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Fundraising and volunteering,

Background information

How Minnesota’s Hmong Community is Raising Kidney Disease Awareness

Mistrust in healthcare, diabetes, and high blood pressure lead to late kidney disease diagnoses in Minnesota’s Hmong community. NKF is working to chan...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Fundraising and volunteering