New partnership with Fresenius Medical Care Foundation to bring in-person trainings to help kidney patients find a living donor
New York, NY – June 18, 2019 – In a life-saving leap for THE BIG ASK: THE BIG GIVE (BABG) platform, designed to increase kidney transplantation and living donation, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) has expanded its...
By Katelyn Engel, Program Manager
Meet Ellie, a vibrant four-year-old girl who loves singing and dancing, Shopkins toys, and playing outside. She has a big personality and an infectious smile. She also has kidney disease. We talked with Ellie’s mom Jeni about Ellie’s kidney journey. We’re excited to share their story with you, this is a pretty inspiring family!
When was Ellie first diagnosed with kidney disease?
“Ellie was kind...
Company recognized for treatment recently approved in the U.S. for adults at risk of rapidly progressing Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
New York, NY — May 2, 2019 – Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd. has been selected to receive the 2019 Corporate Innovator Award from the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) at the 2019 Spring Clinical Meetings in Boston.
In April 2018, Otsuka’s JYNARQUETM (...
Washington, DC, September 24, 2020 – A coalition of organizations representing millions of patients who live with serious, acute, and chronic conditions has released principles to guide policymakers seeking to ensure patients can continue to safely access appropriate telehealth services during and...
Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed with kidney disease, or have been living with it for a long time, you’ve likely experienced some “lows” in your mood. Depression is common in those with chronic illnesses, and kidney disease is no exception. It’s very common to feel sad, scared, frustrated or angry about a chronic illness. It’s also normal for your emotions and feelings to change throughout the course of...
Washington, DC - May 15, 2019 - The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) supports new legislation to help spur innovation in dialysis. The Patient Access to ESRD New Innovative Devices Act (H.R. 2710), introduced by Representatives Danny Davis (D-IL) and Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN), calls for the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to make changes to...
By Bonnie Bemis
care·giv·er
ˈkerˌɡivər/
noun
NORTH AMERICAN 1. a family member or paid helper who regularly looks after (or cares for) a child or a sick, elderly, or disabled person.
A second, and more personal definition, for me: a spouse who regularly looks after a person with CKD or transplant recipient.
When my husband, Jim, was diagnosed with Stage 3 CKD several years ago, it kind of turned our...
Prior to 2006, Audra Skibo was dealing with mysterious health problems. At first, doctors believed it was multiple sclerosis or another disease that attacks the muscles. It wasn't until a kidney biopsy later that year that she learned what it actually was:...
