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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

Managing Kidney Disease at Every Stage: Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Worried about kidney disease? Ask your doctor the right questions about your risk, treatments, and lifestyle changes to stay on top of your health.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Informed decision-making,

Talking to healthcare professional,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy

5 Low-Impact Kidney-Friendly Exercises to Try During National Kidney Month

Want to stay active with kidney disease? Try these five beginner-friendly, low-impact exercises that improve heart health and reduce pain and stress.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Healthy habits,

Exercise and physical activity,

The Kidney Transplant Waitlist and High KDPI Kidneys

What system judges deceased donor kidneys and when should one accept a less than perfect kidney? Keep reading to learn more.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Informed decision-making,

Organ donation,

Deceased donation

Trailblazers in Kidney Care: Dr. Boulware’s STEPS Study for More Equitable Transplant Access

Kidney transplants aren’t always accessible to those who need them. Dr. Boulware’s STEPS Study is working to change that—learn how.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation

Risk Factors for Chronic Kidney Disease

Learn about risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Regular tests and early detection can help manage CKD.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

FDA Approves Ozempic for Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease

This information will help you learn more about kidney health.

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Disease prevention

Celebrate Love with a Kidney-Healthy Valentine’s Day Dinner

This information will help you learn more about kidney health.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Food and cooking,

Food and drink,

Diet and meal planning

How NKF Got Here: The Fight for Better Kidney Disease Care

From mineral baths in ancient Rome to dialysis and transplants, explore the history of kidney disease treatments and NKF’s role in transforming care.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,