Press Room
March 2022
NKF Names Winner of the Excellence in Transplantation Award
March 28, 2022, New York, NY — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is pleased to announce this year’s recipient of the Excellence in Transplantation Award, which recognizes...
March 2022
NKF Honors Nephrologist, Educator with Prestigious Award
March 23, 2022, New York, NY — Each year, The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) evaluates the work of those who dedicate their careers to the 37 million adults in the United...
March 2022
Pediatric Nephrologist Awarded High Honor from The National Kidney Foundation
March 21, 2022, New York, NY – Each year the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) highlights the work of a kidney health professional for their community service and educational...
March 2022
NKF Honors Tufts Nephrologist with Top Research Award
March 16, 2022, New York, NY — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) will honor one of the nation’s top nephrologists with the 2022 Dr. J. Michael Lazarus Award for his major...
March 2022
NKF Announces Social Scientist to Give Keynote
March 14, 2022, New York, NY — Healthcare professionals can play a vital role in addressing inequities in care in America, and though the issue is complicated, some solutions aren't...
March 2022
NKF Highlights Disparities During National Kidney Month
“Are You the 33%?®” Campaign Helps People Take Action
March 10, 2022, New York, NY — March is National Kidney Month, and the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is marking the occasion by...
March 2022
NKF Calls on USPSTF to Prioritize Screening Recommendations for CKD
Lack of Guidelines Contributing to Preventable Illness and Death as 90% of people with CKD don’t know they have it
March 10, 2021, New York, NY —Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the...
March 2022
NKF Taps VA, Yale Nephrologist with Hume Award
March 7, 2022, New York, NY — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) takes time out of the annual NKF Spring Clinical Meetings, one of the largest gatherings of kidney care...
March 2022
NKF Hosts Virtual 9th Annual Kidney Patient Summit
Hundreds of Voices for Kidney Health Advocates Join the fight to Improve kidney health for Millions
Washington, D.C., – March 2, 2022 — Today the National Kidney Foundation (...
February 2022
NKF Presents Top Patient Award at Annual Spring Clinical Meetings
March 1st, 2022, New York, NY —The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) will present at the annual Spring Clinical Meetings its highest honor to a distinguished kidney patient...