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Pilot program to provide education and support for kidney patients seeking living donors
New York, NY, June 10, 2021 – DaVita Kidney Care and the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) today announced their collaboration in launching an innovative, yearlong pilot aimed at improving health equity in kidney transplantation with a newly-developed program within NKF’s THE BIG ASK: THE BIG...
Actor, activist, entrepreneur, producer Wilmer Valderrama joins in advocating for kidney health
Washington, D.C., – March 2, 2021 — Today the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) hosts its 8th Annual Kidney Patient Summit, bringing more than 230 advocates from kidney organizations across the U.S. together virtually. Joined by actor, activist, entrepreneur and producer ...
It’s a new year, and time for a new you. Time to get healthy, right?
It’s not always that simple. We know that most people want to lead healthy lives that will prevent illnesses and keep their bodies functioning well. They just need the information about how to do it.
Your first step is to know your risks. Look around. If you see three people in the room, at least one of you could be at risk of life-threatening kidney disease...
Your Kidneys and Youth Program Promotes Healthy Habits for Good Kidney Health
May 4, 2021, New York, NY — National Kidney Foundation (NKF) launches Your Kidneys and Youth, an online educational program that teaches children in grades 5 to 8 how their kidneys work, ways to keep their kidneys healthy, and basic information about kidney disease....
Dr. Aliza Thompson to be honored at 2021 Spring Clinical Meetings for her work in kidney health
April, 2, 2021, New York, NY —Each year, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) highlights the work of a kidney health professional who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to public service and who has significantly contributed to public policies or government programs that improve outcomes...
May 3, 2021, New York, NY — May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) recognizes this important month by calling attention to NKF Peers, a free mentoring program that matches people in late stage kidney disease, those on dialysis or living with a transplant, as well as living donors with mentors who provide one-on-one support to guide them...
~Highly Regarded Lawyer in the Life Sciences Industry with Decades of Business Acumen~
April 22, 2021—New York, NY — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is pleased to announce the appointment of California businessman Alan C. Mendelson to its national Board of Directors.
Mendelson is a well-respected and widely recognized lawyer in the life sciences industry who served as a Senior Partner at Latham & Watkins LLP...