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Is This Where I Leave You?

February 8, 2019

By AAKP Ambassador, Kelly Cline Pediatric Kidney Pals E-Newsletter, Dec. 2018 As 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.

Kidney Policy Summit Elevates Innovation Over Status Quo

September 29, 2018

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF KIDNEY PATIENTSFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA CONTACT:Deborah Pelaez(800) 749-AAKP / dpelaez@aakp.org AAKP Convenes Capitol Hill Meeting with Broad Range of Key Policy Influencers September 29, 2018–WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)

AAKP Ambassador Mary Baliker shares her story

August 23, 2018

AAKP Ambassador Mary Baliker shares her story with AAKP Pediatric Kidney Pals readers…. Written By:

LARGEST KIDNEY PATIENT GROUP BACKS ARTIFICIAL KIDNEY DEVELOPMENT

August 20, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 17, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT:Deborah Pelaez, Marketing and Communications ManagerDirect: (813) 400-2394 Email: dpelaez@aakp.org LARGEST KIDNEY PATIENT GROUP BACKS ARTIFICIAL KIDNEY DEVELOPMENT Tampa, FL – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)

AAKP Innovator Series: Third Kidney, Inc. CEO Ray Keller, DO

July 31, 2018

Third Kidney Inc. is focused on utilizing the human body’s skin sweat glands for purposeful, measurable, replicable renal function. The low-risk, sauna-based procedure Third Kidney has developed is built upon a large body of prior medical work, as well as numerous holistic cross-cultural health practices from around the world.

Kidneys and Food. How Are the Two Related?

July 31, 2018

Written By: Nancy K. Uhland, DNP, FNP-C Kidneys are an important organ and perform several functions in order to keep our bodies healthy. Food is an important substance we consume in order to provide our bodies with the fuel and energy it needs to maintain life. But, just how are our food choices related to the well-being of our kidneys?

Patient Profile: Priscila Kilgour

July 31, 2018

Written by Priscila Kilgour In 2018, I reached two milestones in my life: I celebrated my 80th birthday and the 26th anniversary of my kidney transplant. I am a registered nurse who worked most of my professional life in the operating room. I retired in 1998 to spend my time doing what my husband Bill and I enjoyed best:

AAKP ADVANCES EFFORTS ON EMPLOYMENT AND KIDNEY DISEASE

July 26, 2018

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF KIDNEY PATIENTS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 26, 2018 MORE Information:Deborah Pelaez(800) 749-AAKP / dpelaez@aakp.org AAKP ADVANCES EFFORTS ON EMPLOYMENT AND KIDNEY DISEASE NEW WEBINAR PARTNERSHIP WITH ESRD NETWORKS Tampa, FL – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)

U.S. KIDNEY PATIENTS HELP DRIVE CARE INNOVATION

July 25, 2018

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF KIDNEY PATIENTSFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 25, 2018 U.S. KIDNEY PATIENTS HELP DRIVE CARE INNOVATIONPatient insights ACCELERATE research and Development Washington, D.C. – The largest and oldest, fully independent kidney patient organization in the U.S.

Meet Pediatric Nephrologist, Dr. Ken Sutha and Learn about New Pediatric Hypertension Guidelines

June 28, 2018

Meet Pediatric Nephrologist, Dr. Ken Sutha and Learn about New Pediatric Hypertension Guidelines Written for AAKP by Dr.