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(April 15, 2024, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is delighted to announce that Dr. Suma Nair is the recipient of this year's esteemed Public Service Award. Suma Nair, PhD, MS, RD, is the Associate Administrator for the Health Systems Bureau at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S....

(March 20, 2024, New York, NY) —The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is proud to announce that Imperial Headwear will join us once again as the “Official Headwear” of the 37th Annual NKF Golf Classic. Funds raised through this fun event help NKF promote optimal...

~ National Walk Campaigns make every step count to help Families facing Kidney Disease ~

(March 22, 2024, New York, NY) —The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is excited to launch NKF’s 2024 Annual Kidney Walk campaigns across the country, recognizing the importance of addressing renal health issues and promoting optimal kidney health and well-...

(April 1, 2024, 2024, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is excited to announce that Renal Nutrition Expert Kathy Schiro Harvey, MS, RDN, CSR, is the recipient of this year’s prestigious Joel D. Kopple Award. Each year, the NKF meticulously evaluates specialists in nephrology, selecting those who exemplify the...

Groundbreaking interactive patient registry will help empower individuals with kidney disease to help pave the way for improved outcomes in kidney care

(March 20, 2024, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) proudly announces the launch of the KidneyCARE (Community Access to Research Equity)™ Study,...

 (March 15, 2024, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) proudly announces Glenda V. Roberts as the recipient of the prestigious Celeste Castillo Lee Patient Engagement Award. This award was established in honor of Celeste Castillo Lee, a longtime chair of NKF’s Patient and Family Council and a leading advocate for...

Advocates United for Kidney Health on Capitol Hill at NKF’s 11th Annual Kidney Patient Summit

Voices for Kidney Health Advocates Joined Forces to Enhance Kidney Wellness for Millions

(Washington, D.C., February 28, 2024) — The National Kidney Foundation’s (NKF) 11th Annual Kidney Patient...

Organizations to spread awareness about kidney equity as Black Americans are 4 times more likely to develop kidney failure

(March 14, 2024, NEW YORK, NY) – Black Health Matters (BHM)– a leading nonprofit health advocacy organization that provides health and wellness information that is rooted in medical expertise to the Black community –...

~ Experienced Non-Profit People and Culture Expert joins the fight against kidney disease ~

(March 7, 2024, New York, NY) - The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) recently appointed Joanne (Jo) Rencher of New York as NKF’s Chief People Officer. Jo has a deep understanding of people and culture and exhibits an entrepreneurial spirit with a history of trailblazing diversity initiatives....

(March 5, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is pleased to announce that nephrologist and epidemiologist Morgan Grams, MD, PhD, will receive NKF’s prestigious Garabed Eknoyan Award. The Garabed Eknoyan Award honors individuals...