Kidney Patients Honor Top Physician for Disease and Infection PreventionMedal Goes to Dr. Barry Smith, President of Dreyfus Health Policy & ResearchLongtime Champion of Patients, Community Health, and Medical InnovationsWashington, D.C. – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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First National Phosphorus Awareness Day Engages 50,000 People
First National Phosphorus Awareness Day Engages 50,000 PeopleKidney Patients, Families, and Professionals Advance EducationAmerican Association of Kidney Patients Expands Social ImpactWashington, D.C.: The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the oldest and largest independent kidney patient consumer organization in the U.S.
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Kidney Patients Raise National Health Alert on Phosphorus
Kidney Patients Raise National Health Alert on Phosphorus First National Phosphorus Awareness Day is April 5, 2024Medicare Phosphorus Drug Proposal Undermines Kidney Health GoalsFor Immediate Release:April 4, 2024Media Contact:Jennifer RateDirector, Communications & Digital [email protected](813) 400-2394Washington, D.
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Kidney Patients Highlight Authors to Celebrate National Doctors Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 28, 2024MEDIA CONTACT:Jennifer Rate, Director, Communications and Digital [email protected](813) 400-2394Kidney Patients Highlight Authors to Celebrate National Doctors DayLargest Kidney Patient Group Honors Expert Authors Known for Patient AdvocacyWashington, D.C.:
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2024 World Kidney Day Statement
2024 World Kidney Day StatementAmerican Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)WASHINGTON, D.C.: The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the largest independent kidney patient organization in the United States, issued a statement (see below)
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New CDC Respiratory Guidance Ignores Kidney Patient Concerns
New CDC Respiratory Guidance Ignores Kidney Patient ConcernsHHS and CDC Omission Labeled a Government Determinant of HealthSerious Questions Build Over Inconsistent HHS Approach to Kidney HealthWashington, D.C.: Today, the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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Kidney Patients Target Medicare Transplant Double Standard
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 9, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Rate Director, Communications and Digital Operations [email protected] (813)
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U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Partners with Top Kidney Advocates
The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), announced their new partnership with the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The formal collaboration aims to improve health outcomes and enhance the overall quality of life for Veterans with kidney diseases and is facilitated under the Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) National Center for Healthcare Advancement and Partnerships (HAP).
The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), announced their new partnership with the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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Congressman Jerrold Nadler Headlines Kidney Policy Summit
The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), hosted its 6th Annual Public Policy Summit entitled “Issues and Implications: What Kidney Patients Need to Know” on July 28, 2023. Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), headlined the event as an honored special guest.
The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), hosted its 6th Annual Public Policy Summit entitled “Issues and Implications: What Kidney Patients Need to Know” on July 28, 2023. Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), headlined the event as an honored special guest.
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Kidney Patients Expand Worldwide Impact on Medical Innovations
Kidney Patients Expand Worldwide Impact on Medical Innovations Patient-Led Global Summit on Science, Policy, and Care Choice Drives OptimismFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 13, 2023MEDIA CONTACT:Jennifer RateDirector, Communications & Digital [email protected](813) 400-2394WASHINGTON, D.C.
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