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(December 4, 2023, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is excited to announce the appointment of Darrius M. Jones, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital and Design Officer at United Services Automobile Association (USAA), to NKF’s National Board of Directors. Darrius brings his leadership and advocacy...
Women are more likely than men to get kidney disease but men are more likely to progress to kidney failure. While it is unclear why this illness affects men and women differently, we do know certain risk factors specific to men.
MEN LIVING WITH CKD
CKD symptoms There are no symptoms of kidney disease that are specific to men. While the need to urinate...
Continuing education series for professionals.
It is possible to have a healthy pregnancy after a kidney transplant with careful family planning. Start these discussions early and frequently to help your patient safely achieve their family goals. Here's how.
Fertility after transplantA patient’s fertility is likely to return after a kidney transplant.
"Women with kidney disease or on dialysis...
Free at-home test kit available to patients with diabetes who are at increased risk of developing kidney disease
BOSTON — (Nov. 17, 2020) — Healthy.io, the category creator of smartphone urinalysis, is partnering with the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) to offer its home urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) test kit, free of charge, to people who find they are at risk for kidney...
A joint statement from the National Kidney Foundation and the American Society of Nephrology
January 18, 2022
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) stress the precarious position people with kidney failure, who are immunocompromised, face as the recent Omicron wave continues to spread among patients and staff at dialysis facilities. Cases of COVID-19 are causing serious illness,...
Are you sick of being bombarded with New Year's diet advertisements? We promise this isn't another sales pitch! Instead, we want to share five healthy food choices to help kickstart your new year. After all, a well-balanced diet is a great way to slow or prevent kidney disease, and while these foods don't have magical qualities, they can help make your meals healthier.
1. Nuts and seedsNuts and seeds are small but...
This year indulge in a Thanksgiving meal that prioritizes your kidney health without sacrificing taste. Here are kidney disease, dialysis, and transplant-friendly recipes to help you do just that.
Jump to recipeWe continue seeing reports that those who contract COVID-19 are more likely to develop kidney disease, and it’s clear that one legacy of this virus will be an expanded American kidney patient population.
That’s why we’re disappointed to see that the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies discussed and reported out a FY2021 Appropriations Bill this week that...
October 27, New York, NY – National Kidney Foundation (NKF), is excited to announce that award-winning broadcast journalist Soledad O’Brien will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the New York City Kidney Walk LaceUp-- a new way to walk in support of kidney disease patients from the comfort and safety of your home or local park. Ms. O’Brien’s work has been recognized with three...
October 20, 2020, New York, NY —The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony E. Tuggle as Chair of its National Board of Directors. Tuggle who has served as Chair-elect for the past two years, steps into the leadership role as the term of John Gerzema ends.
Tuggle has previously served as a current NKF...