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.
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TOP NIH KIDNEY RESEARCH DIRECTOR WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FROM AMERICA’S PREMIER KIDNEY PATIENT GROUP
TOP NIH KIDNEY RESEARCH DIRECTOR WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FROM AMERICA’S PREMIER KIDNEY PATIENT GROUP Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers Wins President’s Award from the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 17, 2021 Washington, D.C.: Today, the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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Letter to Rep. DelBene re Support of Vascular Graft Research 4.13.21
The Honorable Suzan DelBeneVice Chair of Congressional Caucus on DiabetesU.S. House of RepresentativesWashington, DC 20515 Dear Representative DelBene:
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Letter to Senator Murray re Support of Vascular Graft Research
The Honorable Patty MurrayDefense Appropriations SubcommitteeU.S. SenateWashington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Murray: On behalf of of a coalition of concerned Washington State-based stakeholders, I am writing to you to request your support of continued federal research for new synthetic vascular graft technology.
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COVID Pandemic Accelerates International Consortium of Kidney Patients Seeking Care Innovations
COVID Pandemic Accelerates International Consortium of Kidney Patients Seeking Care Innovations Argentine Kidney Patient Organization Joins with Largest American Kidney Organization WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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LARGEST KIDNEY PATIENT GROUP TARGETS HIGH POTASSIUM THREAT WITH SECOND ANNUAL AWARENESS DAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 4, 2021 LARGEST KIDNEY PATIENT GROUP TARGETS HIGH POTASSIUM THREAT WITH SECOND ANNUAL AWARENESS DAY Tampa, FL – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the oldest and largest fully independent kidney patient organization in the U.S.
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My Story with Battling High Potassium
Potassium nearly took my Life!By Jonathan E Traylor, Sr.Potassium is a mineral and an electrolyte. It helps your muscles work, including the muscles that control your heartbeat and breathing. Potassium comes from the food you eat. Your body uses the potassium it needs.
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QALY Coalition Letter 4.21.21
Every life is valuable. We strongly urge policymakers to reject policies that discriminate against people with disabilities and chronic conditions, older adults, and reinforce health inequities.
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LARGEST KIDNEY GROUP TARGETS HIGH POTASSIUM THREAT TO PATIENTS
ARE YOU O-K+?” CAMPAIGN PRECEDES MAY 1 USA HIGH POTASSIUM AWARENESS DAY
Tampa, FL – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the oldest and largest fully independent kidney patient organization in the U.S.
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U.S. and EU Kidney Groups Align for Global Innovation Consortium
March 11, 2021 U.S. and EU Kidney Groups Align for Global Innovation Consortium World Kidney Day Announcement Precedes Virtual Patient-Led Global Summit WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the largest U.S. kidney patient organization, today joined the European Kidney Patients’ Federation (EKPF)
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STATEMENT ON COMPREHENSIVE LIVING ORGAN DONOR PROTECTIONS
STATEMENT ON COMPREHENSIVE LIVING ORGAN DONOR PROTECTIONS March is National Kidney Month and April is National Donate Life Month.
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