February 2019

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF KIDNEY PATIENTS ANNOUNCES JENNY KITSEN PATIENT SAFETY AWARD RECIPIENT FOR GRANT CYCLE 2019

February 19, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 19, 2019FOR MORE INFORMATION:Deborah PelaezMarketing and Communications Manager(800) [email protected] AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF KIDNEY PATIENTS ANNOUNCES JENNY KITSEN PATIENT SAFETY AWARD RECIPIENT FOR GRANT CYCLE 2019 TAMPA, FLA – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)

Kidney Professionals Named as 2019 Medal of Excellence Award Winners

February 15, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:FOR MORE INFORMATION:Deborah PelaezMarketing and Communications Manager(800) 749-AAKPdpealez@aakp.

Labor Secretary Acosta Earns Patient Praise For Organ Donor Job Protections

February 11, 2019

For Immediate ReleaseAugust 31, 2018–Washington, D.C.: The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) today thanked U.S.

Online Support Groups for Kidney Patients

February 10, 2019

By Denise Steininger, AAKP AmbassadorMy name is Denise Steininger. I was diagnosed with IGA Neuropathy in Dec of 2017. My creatinine went from 2.0 to 4.0 literally overnight, and I was hospitalized for a week.

Back To School: Problems Faced By Pediatric Kidney Patients and Their Caregivers

February 8, 2019

By Jim Myers, AAKP BOD and AmbassadorIntroductionHave you seen children’s faces when they go back to school? They are all happy and smiling, with their new clothes, shoes, backpacks and school supplies. It’s a chance to see all their friends again. But for some students, it may not be a joyous occasion.

February 8, 2019

By AAKP Ambassador, Kelly ClinePediatric Kidney Pals E-Newsletter, Dec. 2018As I walked down the stairs of my daughter’s new home, i.e. her residence hall at Virginia Commonwealth University, the reality that it was the end of what I had known for 18 years began to hit me.

February 6, 2019

By Jim Myers, AAKP Board Member, AmbassadorPosted: February 5, 2019I have often been asked why I take such long walks. I was in my transplant doctor’s office a few months back. He gave me that look. You know the look. Like that look your Dad used too give you before the stern lecture was coming. The serious discussion lecture.

Message From AAKP President: Winter 2019

February 1, 2019

Welcome to 2019!As we enter the new year, I want to thank AAKP’s professional staff as well as our loyal patients, caregivers, and professional members for all of their support during a very successful 2018.