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The American Association of Kidney Patients is kicking off National Kidney Month by participating in a Kidney Patient Summit on March 3-4.

AAKP Ramps Up Presence on Capitol Hill Over Key Patient Concerns TAMPA, FL: The American Association of Kidney Patients, AAKP, will kick off National Kidney Month actions March 2-3 at the second annual Kidney Patient Summit being held in Washington, D.C. AAKP will partner with the National Kidney Foundation (NKF)

Congratulations to the 2015 AAKP Medal of Excellence Winners The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) has announced the recipients of its 2015 Medal of Excellence.  The AAKP Medal of Excellence is the Association’s highest honor for health care professionals.

FREE Kidney Disease Treatment Options Workshop Offered in Orlando, Florida by American Association of Kidney Patients Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 20 million people in the United States. CKD can progress to end-stage renal disease or kidney failure.

American Association of Kidney Patients Honors Allan Collins, MD and Richard Glassock, MD During Medal of Excellence Reception at Kidney Week Tampa, FL – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF KIDNEY PATIENTS HONORS ALLAN COLLINS, MD AND RICHARD GLASSOCK, MD WITH THE 2014 MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE AWARD The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)

The American Association of Kidney Patients Expands Its Medal of Excellence Program to Include Health Care Professionals The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) announced today it is now accepting nominations for the 2015 AAKP Medal of Excellence Award.

American Association of Kidney Patients Medal of Excellence Award Nominations Deadline Extended The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is seeking nominations for the 2015 AAKP Medal of Excellence Award. Today the Association extended the deadline for nominations to Wednesday, December 10, 2014.

American Association of Kidney Patients Joins Fresenius Medical Care in Advocating for Vaccinations of All CKD Patients Against Flu This Season Company Offers 230,000 Flu Shots at No Charge to its Patients and Staff, While Raising Awareness of the Risks of Flu to Vulnerable Populations Tampa, FL.

National Meeting Focuses on Patient Engagement, Medical Advances and Public Policy Tampa, FL -The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) celebrated its 45thyear of patient advocacy at their recent National Patient Meeting in Las Vegas, NV.