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The National Kidney Foundation’s 18th Annual Joint Meeting of the Upstate and Western New York Councils on Renal Nutrition is a day-long symposium for dietitians. This program will enhance the clinicians’ ability to make appropriate nutritional recommendations for his/her patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) through the examination of the topics of Controversies in Kidney Transplant, Advocating for Food Policies and Systems that Support...

Big victories are possible with your voice

On June 1st, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) launched Voices for Kidney Health, a national community of patient and kidney care professional advocates. Voices for Kidney Health elevates the unique stories of patients and providers. 

The community will collaborate with elected officials and other public leaders to create big solutions that work—policies to help those facing the...

Written by: Jennifer Cramer-Miller

The National Kidney Foundation highlights a staggering statistic—37 million American adults have kidney disease, but most don’t know it. There are high stakes for this huge number of undiagnosed people, underscoring the urgency for education and prevention programs. Fortunately, the National Kidney Foundation is not alone in its efforts to address this problem. Meet Saumith Bachigari and Pavan...

The National Kidney Foundation invites kidney patients from early stages of kidney disease to dialysis or transplantation and their caregivers to come together, learn, and connect at the 9th Annual Patient Symposium. The goal of Patient Symposium is to engage, empower, and educate those affected by kidney disease, including patients, caregivers, organ donors, and healthcare professionals. This is done through a series of in-person and...

Finding ways to make a difference in someone's life is not always easy, but when you donate to the National Kidney Foundation your can make a huge difference for a lot of people. The program, Kidney Cars, was the first car donation charity established more than 30 years ago and is known as one of the most trusted donation programs. Car donation is one way that the NKF raises money for research, education, and...

Driving in tough weather can be really risky and scary but Kidneys Cars is here to help. Here are three important tips for driving safely in winter.

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NKF, Amgen and AstraZeneca are proud to continue the tradition of recognizing excellence in nephrology by hosting the 14th Annual National Young Investigators Forum. Regional winners competed for national accolades based on original research. Final awards were determined through an open competition that was judged by independent clinical experts.

We interviewed the first and second place winners in the clinical research category to...

Renting a car may seem as simple as booking, picking up, and dropping off, but the process is a bit more than meets the eye. With various rental companies, responsibilities, and choices, understanding the ins and outs of car rentals can be challenging. Kidney Cars is here...

We all want to pick a car that we like personally and fits our needs and pets. With that in mind, Kidney Cars is here with the top 10 best vehicles for dog owners.

Subaru vehicles are often praised for their spacious interiors and durable, pet-...