Press Room
April 2018
Many Kidney Disease Researchers Aren’t Focusing Enough on Patients, New Study Shows
Teri Browne, Ph.D.
AUSTIN, TX — April 11, 2018— Many kidney disease researchers should consider dramatically increasing both their engagement of patients with kidney disease and the...
April 2018
Medication Management Reduces Dialysis Patient Hospital Readmissions, Study Shows
Harold J. Manley
AUSTIN, TX—April 11, 2018— A new study shows that health care centers were able to cut dialysis patients’ hospital readmission rate by 48 percent in the month following...
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March 2018
Pro Golfer DeChambeau Revives Birdie Challenge with NKF Konica Minolta Golf Classic
Fundraiser to Highlight National Donate Life Month and Promote Kidney Health
New York – Friday, March 30, 2018 – PGA Tour star Bryson DeChambeau has rejoined forces with the...
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April 2018
NKF Kicks Off 2018 Kidney Walks as LogistiCare National Team Marks Fourth Year
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Leader Launches $125K Multi-Market Sponsorship
New York, NY—April 4, 2018— As the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) embarks on its 2018...
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April 2018
National Kidney Foundation Honors Leading Researchers, Clinicians, Patient Advocates and more at its 27th Annual Spring Clinical Meetings
New York, NY—April 3, 2018—At the National Kidney Foundation’s (NKF) 27th Annual Spring Clinical Meetings, the foundation will bestow its highest honors to some of the nation’s...
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January 2018
Richmond, Phoenix Teams Win NKF Konica Minolta Golf Classic National Finals at Pebble Beach
Pebble Beach, CA – January 23, 2018 – Two, four-person teams bested the competition at the National Finals of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Konica Minolta Golf Classic held January 18...
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December 2017
National Kidney Foundation and Watertree Health Announce Unique National Partnership
Prescription discount program, administered by Watertree Health, will benefit the National Kidney Foundation
New York, NY—December 5, 2017—Today, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF),...