FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 9, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Rate Director, Communications and Digital Operations jrate@aakp.org (813)
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Press Releases
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 Optimism FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 13, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Rate Director, Communications & Digital Communications jrate@aakp.org (813) 400-2394 WASHINGTON, D.C.
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Patients Mark Anniversary of Historic Kidney Executive Order
Patients Mark Anniversary of Historic Kidney Executive Order Former HHS Secretary Alex Azar Says Patients and Their Insights Were Indispensable to Largest Shift in Kidney Care in 50 Years Patients Honor Azar for Global Kidney Leadership and Innovation WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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Global Kidney Summit Honors Former HHS Secretary Alex M. Azar
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Rate Director, Communications and Digital Operations jrate@aakp.org (813) 400-2394 Global Kidney Summit Honors Former HHS Secretary Alex M.
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STATEMENT: KIDNEY PATIENTS COMMEMORATE JUNETEENTH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 19, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Rate Director, Communications and Digital Operations (813) 400-2394 jrate@aakp.org Washington, D.C.: The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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STATEMENT: Ending the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 10, 2023 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jennifer Rate Director of Communications and Digital Operations (813) 400-2394 jrate@aakp.org STATEMENT Ending the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: DON’T FORGET KIDNEY PATIENTS – THEIR VULNERABILITES REMAIN Washington, D.C.
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CONGRESS TARGETS BIAS AGAINST LIVING ORGAN DONORS
CONGRESS TARGETS BIAS AGAINST LIVING ORGAN DONORS LIVING DONOR PROTECTION ACT SAFEGUARDS JOBS AND INSURANCE LARGEST KIDNEY PATIENT GROUP MOBILIZES TO BACK CONGRESS Washington, D.C.: The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TARGETS HIGH POTASSIUM THREAT TO KIDNEY PATIENTS
NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TARGETS HIGH POTASSIUM THREAT TO KIDNEY PATIENTS PATIENTS KICK OFF 4TH ANNUAL “ARE YOU O-K+?” CAMPAIGN FOR HIGH POTASSIUM AWARENESS DAY ON MAY 1 Washington, D.C. – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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