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On March 2nd, more than 230 advocates from 43 states representing the National Kidney Foundation and five other kidney organizations met virtually with 243 legislators and their health policy staff. Their stories and experiences have already had an impact as legislators have begun to declare their support for the priorities of the kidney community. We also thank the hundreds of people who wrote to Congress in support of their fellow kidney...
Following a recent discussion with leadership at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), NKF has formally requested the agency to adopt practices that have been shown to help address the prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in communities of color.
The irreversible, progressive loss of kidney function...
Everyone experiences stress. Stress can be physiological (due to infection, injury, disease), or psychological (due to anxiety, conflict, threats to safety or well-being). Psychological stress is something that we contend with every day. It has negative connotations, but we also experience stress in response to positive life events, such as getting married or starting a family, in addition to emotionally challenging events, such as the loss...
Educator in nephrology to be honored at NKF’s 2021 Spring Clinical Meetings
Nov. 18, 2020, New York, NY —Each year the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) considers the work of hundreds of specialists in the field of nephrology and selects among them those who most exemplify the relentless efforts of NKF to enhance the lives of patients through action, education...
By: Jennifer Cramer-Miller
Minnesota Medtronic employees regularly partner with the National Kidney Foundation to support kidney patients. This includes their June participation in the NKF’s Drive for Dialysis program, a hands-on, staff-engagement opportunity to organize and assemble dialysis care packages and hear from a patient on dialysis.
“The Drive for Dialysis event was an amazing opportunity to spread awareness of...
By Sharon Pearce, SVP Government Relations
Sharon Pearce, the Senior Vice President of Government Relations at the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), shares her cherished Christmas memories about her Aunt Dot, who later faced challenges with kidney disease. From heartfelt reflections to advocacy victories, this narrative offers a poignant insight into Sharon's dedication and ongoing efforts at NKF to improve the lives of individuals...
The flow of blood and a variety of the body's "communication systems" connect the kidneys and the heart, including the way these organs work together within the body. Since the heart and kidneys are closely linked, the test results from a simple metabolic panel (a blood test typically conducted during an annual physical) can expose a great deal about your kidney and heart health. Many people don't experience physical signs...
This National Donate Life Month, we wanted to share an extraordinary story of hope and resilience. Meet George Franklin III, join us in congratulating him on his 46 years with his kidney transplant, and learn how he’s maintained his kidney for all these years.
George Franklin's story
Fresh out of high school, George went to a routine doctor's appointment that changed his life. His...
By Amber Pettis, kidney transplant recipient and NKF Kidney Advocacy Committee member
I recently had the honor of attending roundtable hosted by Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) administrator, Seema Verma and HCA Healthcare. I was glad to offer my perspective as an End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patient to our discussion on kidney care policies and payment models that will create financial incentives for dialysis...