NKF Blog
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March came in with a roar for NKF! To kick-off National Kidney Month and World Kidney Day we...
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Grab a seat and bag of popcorn: Kidney Health and organ donation are getting the attention they...
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For Calve Milligan, a LogistiCare employee, watching his mother endure long hours in the dialysis...
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By Katelyn Engel, Program Manager
Meet Ellie, a vibrant four-year-old girl who loves...
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Diabetes and high blood pressure can cause damage to both the heart and kidneys. If you have heart...
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Dialysis can help those with kidney failure live longer, healthier lives, but as a patient, you may...
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Less is More When You Heart Your Kidneys
If you’re carrying some extra pounds, it may be time to...
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UPDATE: Traditional Halloween activities are fun, but some can increase the risk of getting or...
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Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed with kidney disease, or have been living with it for a...
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Keep your kidneys healthy by being “water wise.” This means drinking the right amount of water for...