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AAKP Ambassador Brandi Nunez Shares Her Story for National Phosphorus Awareness Day

March 6, 2025

“Food choice was the largest struggle for me when I was at the height of kidney disease. It seemed like no matter how many good food choices I made; nothing was good enough and my labs continued to trend out of range. Potassium, phosphorous, and iron were the hardest for me to calculate and manage.

March 3, 2025

National Phosphorus Awareness Day – April 5Dawn shares this statement in support of National Phosphorus Awareness Day:“After navigating the challenges of kidney disease for 35 years, I only recently learned that elevated phosphorous not only causes brittle bones, which can lead to fractures, but also cardiac episodes.

Re: Extending Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities

December 9, 2024

Mike JohnsonSpeaker of the HouseCannon House Office Building, 418Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Mitch McConnellMinority Leader of the SenateRussell Senate Office Building, 317Washington, DC 20515Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Hakeem JeffriesHouse Minority LeaderRayburn House Office Building, 2433Washington, DC 20515 Re:

ODRIA Stakeholder Endorsement Letter

November 6, 2024

October 31, 2024 The Honorable Rob WittmanU.S. House of Representatives2055 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515 The Honorable Jennifer McClellanU.S. House of Representatives2417 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515 The Honorable Mariannette Miller-MeeksU.S.

Largest Kidney Patient Group Joins Lawsuit Against Medicare

July 18, 2024

Largest Kidney Patient Group Joins Lawsuit Against Medicare Patient Choice Limited by CMS Violations of Legal and Regulatory Authority CMS Overreach Impacts Timely Access to Phosphorus Therapy Innovations WASHINGTON, D.C.: The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)

George Washington University Kidney Expert Earns Global Award

July 16, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 16, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT:Jennifer RateDirector, Communications and Digital Operationsjrate@aakp.org(813) 400-2394 George Washington University Kidney Expert Earns Global Award Dr.

Independence Day Celebrated Across Kidney Community

July 3, 2024

Independence Day Celebrated Across Kidney Community July Fourth Marks New Highpoint in 2024 Voter Registration Campaign Non-Partisan KidneyVoter™ Drive Fueled by Federal Policy Disarray Washington, D.C. – On the Fourth of July, American Independence Day, the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)

Kidney Group Unveils Risk Campaign During National Safety Month

June 28, 2024

Kidney Group Unveils Risk Campaign During National Safety Month Innovation and Engagement Transform Infection Prevention and Disaster Readiness Government Leaders and Care Providers Must Involve Patients in Continuity Plans WASHINGTON, D.C.

Kidney Advocates Expand Voter Registration in 50 States in 50 Days

June 14, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 14, 2024 – Flag Day MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Rate Director, Communications and Digital Operations jrate@aakp.org (813)

Top Kidney Patient Group Shares National Reuters Pharma Award

June 13, 2024

Top Kidney Patient Group Shares National Reuters Pharma Award New Market-Driven Approach to Patient Engagement, Clinical Trial Design, and Diverse Trial Recruitment Accelerates Innovation and Health Solutions American Association of Kidney Patients Expands Research and Policy Impacts Washington, D.C.: