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
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COVID Pandemic Accelerates International Consortium of Kidney Patients Seeking Care Innovations
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U.S. and EU Kidney Groups Align for Global Innovation Consortium
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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
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STATEMENT ON COMPREHENSIVE LIVING ORGAN DONOR PROTECTIONS March is National Kidney Month and April is National Donate Life Month.
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AAKP UNVEILS 2021 NATIONAL KIDNEY PATIENT SAFETY AWARD WINNER
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Kent’s Kidney Stories with AAKP President Richard Knight
During this episode of Kent’s Kidney Stories, AAKP Board Member/Ambassador Kent Bressler speaks with AAKP’s President Richard Knight. Mr. Knight is a healthcare professional and a former hemodialysis patient. He received a kidney transplant approximately fourteen years ago. Read his full bio here. In this episode, Mr.
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NATIONAL KIDNEY MONTH BRINGS NEW PUSH FOR ORGAN DONOR JOB PROTECTIONS
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 25, 2021 NATIONAL KIDNEY MONTH BRINGS NEW PUSH FOR ORGAN DONOR JOB PROTECTIONS Largest Kidney Group Mobilizes Patients and Medical Allies for Congressional Action Washington, D.C. – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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KIDNEY PROFESSIONALS NAMED AS 2021 MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 20, 2021 KIDNEY PROFESSIONALS NAMED AS 2021 MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERSAmerica’s Largest Independent Kidney Patient Organization Recognizes Top Professionals Tampa, FL – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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