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As control of Congress hangs in the balance, NKF is already looking forward to continuing to build bi-partisan support for our legislative and regulatory agenda that promotes better access, coordination, and quality of kidney care.
Were kidney health supporters elected?We are pleased that many supporters of kidney health were reelected.
These supporters include:
- Reps. Michael Burgess (R-TX-26)
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In March 2020, Patrick Gee, a former dialysis patient and five-year kidney transplant recipient, contracted COVID-19 along with his wife. After difficulties getting diagnosed, both Patrick and his wife became so ill they were hospitalized. Unfortunately, Patrick would also become a COVID long-hauler and continue to experience symptoms.
“I started suffering from chronic fatigue, joint pains, palpitations, dizziness, and lethargy. I...
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On February 10th, the Administration released its vision for funding the U.S. government, including proposals to extend Medicare coverage for immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients. This policy change could save the lives and transplants of thousands of kidney patients, while also saving taxpayers $73 million to $300 million over ten years, according to separate studies by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and...
If you've gone for your annual physical recently, you're staring at a report that may as well have been written in a foreign language. Which numbers are especially important in predicting kidney health — and what's in the normal range?
- Estimated GFR - Measures kidney function, over 60 is normal, under 60, talk to your doctor. GFR, or glomerular filtration rate, tells...
Advocacy has the power to bring people together across all walks of life in pursuit of a common, critical goal: for NKF and its advocates, to put an end to kidney disease. We have big goals to achieve, and we couldn’t do it without our incredible Voices for Kidney Health advocates.
But what is kidney advocacy?
What is a kidney advocate?Generally, an advocate is someone who actively...
The National Kidney Foundation Serving Kansas and Western Missouri seeks applicants for an ongoing 'Kidney Health Ambassador' volunteer opportunity. The KHA volunteer will work with the NKF team to further the NKF impact and outreach at clinic and community tabling events. • Serve as NKF representative at health fairs, community events and clinic visits. • Engage with attendees to share NKF patient and care partner resources and...
It's not too late to unlearn these damaging behaviors. Here a list of ten common habits that you might not realize are putting pressure on your kidneys.
1. Overusing PainkillersOver the counter pain medicines, such as NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and Analgesics, may...