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Shining A Bright Light of Advocacy

Shining A Bright Light of Advocacy Jennifer Cramer-Miller Two decades ago, when Charles Rice was in his thirties, he felt invincible. A married hard-w...

Patient advocacy,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Kidney transplantation,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Treatments and therapies

From Loss to Legacy: One Woman’s Mission to Raise Kidney Disease Awareness

Her grandmother was a dietitian, mother a nurse, stepfather a pharmacist. Erica Cohen was raised in a household full of healthcare professionals. Tha...

Fundraising and volunteering,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Treatments and therapies,

A Holiday Reflection on Family and the Ongoing Fight for Kidney Health

By Sharon Pearce, SVP Government Relations Sharon Pearce, the Senior Vice President of Government Relations at the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), s...

Patient advocacy,

Healthcare system navigation and patient advocacy,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Treatments and therapies

A Brush with Death: Music Producer Uses Second Chance to Spread Kidney Disease Awareness

Almost half of all adults in the US have hypertension or high blood pressure1. This can lead to serious consequences including kidney disease when not...

Treatments and therapies

Savor the Season: Tips and Recipes for People on Dialysis

As the winter holidays approach, maintaining a healthy diet that fits your specific needs while on dialysis can become more challenging. The National ...

Diet and nutrition,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Treatments and therapies

The Power of Family: A Story of Kidney Transplantation, Love, and Resilience

Shanaha Brown was diagnosed with kidney disease as a child. It wasn't severe, but she grew up frequenting the doctor's office to monitor the condition...

Genetic and inherited kidney diseases and conditions,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Kidney transplantation,

Diseases and conditions,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Treatments and therapies

Dialysis

Learn about dialysis, a treatment to remove extra fluid and waste when kidneys fail. Discover types, processes, and ways to manage dialysis effectivel...

Treatments and therapies

Broadway Aspirations Put on Pause after Second Transplant Rejection

Jamal Shuriah always knew he wanted to be a performer. He started playing minor roles at local community theaters at seven and continued throughout hi...

Coping and self-care,

Glomerular diseases,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Mental health and wellness,

Diseases and conditions,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Treatments and therapies

Advocates Hold August Meetings to Advance Kidney Health Agenda

For the third consecutive August, Voices for Kidney Health patient advocates made the most of the congressional district work period by meeting with t...

Home hemodialysis,

Treatments and therapies,

Demystifying Dialysis: Understanding Treatment Options and Life Changes

Facing kidney failure can be a daunting challenge, but with dialysis, individuals with kidney failure can continue living fulfilling lives. Read on to...

Home hemodialysis,

Home peritoneal dialysis,

Peritoneal dialysis,

Treatments and therapies