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In 2021, Jeanine Ramirez received heartbreaking news. Even with dialysis, her kidney function was...
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As National Kidney Month kicks off, more than 220 Voices for Kidney Health advocates are poised to...
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When we first set out to recruit patients into our newly launched patient registry a year ago, the...
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Kidney policy is off to a strong start in 2022, with eighteen bills introduced across fourteen...
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In 2021, the kidney community helped improve, sustain, and extend the lives of many people with...
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For individuals with kidney failure, getting a transplant is life changing. It frees patients from...
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Donating a kidney to a friend or family member is a huge life decision. It's natural to hope that...
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Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate love. It's also a day filled with heart-shaped boxes full of...
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At only 22, Austin Gray was a talented athlete preparing to compete in the Minneapolis...
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The second year of the 117th Congress will be book-ended by unfinished business from 2021 and...
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With every new year comes the opportunity for a fresh start. But with a whole year ahead and so...
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By Allison Herrity, NKF Advocacy Manager
I’m very excited to join the National Kidney Foundation in...
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Many patients with kidney disease, including those on dialysis, need to limit the amount of sodium...
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Juliette Valle is an accomplished vocalist, performer, and podcast host. She also holds the Miss...
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In 2021 advocates from across the country worked to ensure that a pro-kidney health agenda moved...
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By Morgan Reid
As the National Kidney Foundation’s new and first Director of Transplant Policy...
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In October 2021, NKF released a series of priorities and opportunities in kidney disease research...
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For Members of Congress, social media has emerged as an essential tool for engaging with the public...