May 2023

AAKP Ambassador Christie Ramos Shares Her Kidney Story and Dialysis Tips for Patients

May 30, 2023

Christie was 21 years old when she collapsed and had to be rushed to the emergency room. She was diagnosed with Vesicoureteral Reflux, which had caused her to have bladder infections throughout her childhood and also caused kidney damage.

May 29, 2023

By Stephen Thomas, II, MSN, FNP-C and Kristin Larson, MSN, AGNP-BC, CNNAs a person with kidney disease, do you itch? If so, it’s not uncommon. In fact, lots of people with kidney disease itch, and it is seen at all stages of kidney disease, not just people on dialysis.

May 22, 2023

Fiona grew up in Dublin, Ireland. As a child, she often suffered from health problems that were a mystery to her doctors. Some of her symptoms included severe stomach pains, cramping, and muscle spasms.

STATEMENT: Ending the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

May 10, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 10, 2023FOR MORE INFORMATION:Jennifer RateDirector of Communications and Digital Operations(813) [email protected] the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency:DON’T FORGET KIDNEY PATIENTS – THEIR VULNERABILITES REMAINWashington, D.C.

AAKP Ambassador Christie Ramos Shares Her Kidney Story and Dialysis Tips for Patients

To Itch or Not To Itch…That Is the Question

Patient Profile: Fiona McKinney – National Itch Day is June 3 – Let’s 'Stop the Itch”'!

STATEMENT: Ending the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency