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May 2023
Statement from the National Kidney Foundation on Remembering Shaul G. Massry, MD
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is remembering Dr. Shaul G. Massry, a trailblazer and leader in the nephrology community and at the National Kidney Foundation. A statement from Kevin...
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April 2023
NKF Appoints Morgan Stanley Executive to National Board~Valerie Dixon-Joins the Kidney Disease Fight~
(April 6, 2023, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is excited announce the appointment of Valerie Dixon, Managing Director in the Healthcare Investment Banking Group at...
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April 2023
The National Kidney Foundation Honors Utah Nephrologist, Researcher with Prestigious Award
(April 5, 2023, New York, NY) — Alfred K. Cheung, MD, a clinical nephrologist and researcher, will receive the National Kidney Foundation’s (NKF) David M. Hume Memorial Award for his high...
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February 2023
NKF Konica Minolta Golf Classic hosts another record-breaking year
Golfers Teed Up to help NKF’s programs and initiatives
(February 28, 2023 Pebble Beach, CA) – Two, four-person teams bested the competition at the National Finals of the National...
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October 2022
NKF Recognizes 50th Anniversary of Life-Saving Medicare End-Stage Renal Disease Program
Statement from Kevin Longino, Chief Executive Officer of the National Kidney Foundation and a kidney transplant recipient, in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the Medicare ESRD...
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January 2023
National Kidney Foundation Journal Changes Name to Advances in Kidney Disease and Health
(January 5, 2023, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is excited to announce a new name for its bimonthly journal, Advances in Kidney Disease and Health (AKDH). Formerly...
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January 2023
NKF Honors Dr. Rajnish Mehrotra with Top Researcher Award
(January 23, 2023, New York, NY) — One of the nation’s top nephrologists and advanced kidney disease researchers, Rajnish Mehrotra, MD, MS, will receive the National Kidney Foundation’s (...
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November 2022
NKF Honors Researcher for Breakthroughs in Kidney Disease
Nov. 28, 2022, New York, NY — Nephrologist and researcher Susan Hedayati, MD, MHSc, will be honored by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) with the prestigious Shaul G. Massry...
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July 2022
NKF applauds the House Appropriations Committee for its dedication to fighting kidney disease
New York, NY (July 1, 2022) – The following is a statement from Kevin Longino, Chief Executive Officer of the National Kidney Foundation and a kidney transplant recipient, on the House...
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November 2022
Kidney Patients Deserve a High-Performing Organ Donation and Transplant System
November 11, 2022, New York, NY — The following is a statement from Kevin Longino, Chief Executive Officer of the National Kidney Foundation and a kidney transplant recipient...