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Casting your ballot for kidney health this November

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is once again encouraging kidney community members to make their voices heard in this Novembers midterm election...

Patient advocacy,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors

How Accepting His Kidney Disease Diagnosis Saved Mario’s Life

After graduating high school in 2015, Mario Silva joined the Marine Corps and began his career at a base in South Carolina, working as an administrato...

Glomerulonephritis,

High blood pressure,

Glomerular diseases,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Cardiovascular disease,

Diseases and conditions

Paired Kidney Exchange Program Gets Two People off Dialysis in One Day

When Kelli Strother walked into her local NKF office in 2018, she expected to discuss kidney health policy and figure out how her employer could help ...

Fundraising events,

Fundraising and volunteering,

Cinco maneras de ayudar a su amigo o familiar con un trasplante de riñón

Se pregunta cmo ayudar a su ser querido en el recorrido posterior al trasplante de rin? Estas son 5 maneras de marcar una diferencia en sus vidas....

8 ideas de cuidado personal para personas con enfermedad renal

Es posible que haya escuchado el trmino "cuidado personal, pero qu significa y cmo se pone en prctica? Cuidado personal es simplemente tomarse e...

Coping and self-care,

Stress management,

Mental health and wellness,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Investing In Research Opportunities

NKF introduces the Health Equity Community Engagement Award to fund projects that improve access to kidney care, kidney disease management, and patien...

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors

What the New eGFR Calculation Means for Your Kidney Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

In the past, some medical calculations, like the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), included race in their estimates. After countless hours ...

Glomerular filtration rate,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Tests and Procedures

Overcoming Financial Hardships with Kidney Disease

New data estimates that 50% of people with kidney disease will face financial hardships that create challenges when accessing care. Some may need to l...

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors

Kidney Transplant Allows Long Distance Runner to Race Again

In 2007, Ryan Shay, a professional athlete, collapsed during the US Olympic Marathon trials and later passed away from heart failure related to a pree...

Kidney transplantation,

Diseases and conditions,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Tests and Procedures

5 Ways to Help Your Friend or Family Member with a Kidney Transplant

Are you wondering how to help your loved one with their post-kidney transplant journey? Here are 5 ways you can make a difference in their lives. Norm...