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By Risa Simon, NKF patient advocate and founder of The Proactive Path and Transplantfirst Academy; and Michael Stevenson, NKF National Board Member and patient advocate.
As kidney patients we adhere to routine lab draws — come rain or shine. But add COVID-19 into the mix and the mere thought of standing in line or being seated next to others can give pause to the best of intentions....
By Kevin Longino, CEO of National Kidney Foundation and kidney transplant patient
With each new week during the COVID-19 crisis we all find ourselves dealing with new challenges and some unusual opportunities. So, first some challenges.
Dialysis, moving to homeOur patients are rightly concerned about how this health crisis affects them. Some of the questions we’re receiving from patients and care partners are related to...
La inscripción abierta para Medicare Advantage está abierta, y es esencial que los pacientes renales obtengan toda la información mientras toman decisiones que afectarán su salud y cuido personificado.
Adjunto, incluimos algunas preguntas frecuentes (FAQ) y otros factores para considerar al evaluar sus opciones.
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre Medicare Advantage y Medicare tradicional? Medicare TradicionalEl Medicare...
April 9, 2021, New York, NY —Each year the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) considers the work of hundreds of specialists, advocates and volunteers in the field of nephrology and selects among them those who most exemplify the relentless efforts of NKF to enhance the lives of patients through action, education, and accelerating change. Their work is vital to the 37 million...
Rosley DeClaro to be honored at NKF 2021 Spring Clinical Meetings
April 6, 2021—New York, NY —Each year the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) considers the work of hundreds of specialists in the field of nephrology and selects those who most exemplify the relentless efforts of NKF to enhance the lives of patients through action, education, and accelerating...
Dr. Krista Lentine to be honored at 2021 Spring Clinical Meetings for her work in kidney donation
March 16, 2021, New York, NY —Each year the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) considers the work of hundreds of specialists in the field of nephrology and selects among them those who most exemplify the relentless efforts of NKF to enhance the lives of patients through...
Late-breaking presentations shared before thousands at virtual NKF’s 2021 Spring Clinical Meetings
April 7, 2021—New York, NY — Today, a new study shows that patients on dialysis are more willing than the general population to accept the COVID-19 vaccine.
The study titled “...
One of NKF’s most important goals is making sure that more people benefit from a kidney transplant. Our Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Longino, recently spoke to a committee at the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) about just how NKF intends to do that.
A ...
Following last week’s searing events on Capitol Hill, NKF is working to both support our longtime legislative champions during this challenging time and planning for the new Congress, where we’re excited to build on the kidney health victories that our advocates helped secure throughout 2020.
After passage of the...
By Matthew Fitting, NKF Director of Grassroots Advocacy
With federal lawmakers returning to Washington post-election, the next few weeks are their last opportunity to pass legislation ahead of a new year and new Congress. With more co-sponsors in the House and Senate than ever before, we’re working to make sure representatives understand that our bill extending immunosuppressive drug coverage needs to be a top priority.
Kidney...