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Shining A Bright Light of Advocacy

Shining A Bright Light of Advocacy Jennifer Cramer-Miller Two decades ago, when Charles Rice was in his thirties, he felt invincible. A married hard-w...

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Kidney transplantation,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Patient advocacy

A Holiday Reflection on Family and the Ongoing Fight for Kidney Health

By Sharon Pearce, SVP Government Relations Sharon Pearce, the Senior Vice President of Government Relations at the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), s...

Treatments and therapies,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Patient advocacy

A Brush with Death: Music Producer Uses Second Chance to Spread Kidney Disease Awareness

Almost half of all adults in the US have hypertension or high blood pressure1. This can lead to serious consequences including kidney disease when not...

Treatments and therapies,

Savor the Season: Tips and Recipes for People on Dialysis

As the winter holidays approach, maintaining a healthy diet that fits your specific needs while on dialysis can become more challenging. NKF is here t...

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

The Power of Family: A Story of Kidney Transplantation, Love, and Resilience

Shanaha Brown was diagnosed with kidney disease as a child. It wasn't severe, but she grew up frequenting the doctor's office to monitor the condition...

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Diseases and conditions,

Kidney transplantation,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Genetic and inherited kidney diseases and conditions

Broadway Aspirations Put on Pause after Second Transplant Rejection

Jamal Shuriah always knew he wanted to be a performer. He started playing minor roles at local community theaters at seven and continued throughout hi...

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diseases and conditions,

Mental health and wellness,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Coping and self-care,

Glomerular diseases

Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Kidney Disease Treatments

When you hear the word research, you may think about innovative treatments and breakthrough technologies but these cutting-edge therapies are only m...

Treatments and therapies,

Clinical trials

Advocates Hold August Meetings to Advance Kidney Health Agenda

For the third consecutive August, Voices for Kidney Health patient advocates made the most of the congressional district work period by meeting with t...

Treatments and therapies,

Home hemodialysis

Demystifying Dialysis: Understanding Treatment Options and Life Changes

Learn about kidney function, read patient experiences, and find resources for a fulfilling life on dialysis.

Treatments and therapies,

Peritoneal dialysis,

Home peritoneal dialysis,

Home hemodialysis

Fighting for Kidney Legislation in Minnesota after Living Kidney Donor Gives Her the Gift of Life

After living with unmedicated bipolar disorder, characterized by periods of extreme emotional highs and lows, Shannon Glynn was thrilled when a doctor...

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donation,

Medicines with kidney considerations,