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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Statement of Policy Principles and Solutions: Living Organ Donation
April 2023 Statement of Policy Principles and Solutions: Living Organ Donation As the leading, independent, national organizations representing patients, organ donors and donor families, transplant surgeons, and other transplant health professionals, the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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A Special Tribute to Richard Knight: AAKP President 2018-2022
Richard Knight shares some thoughts as his term as AAKP President ends. It has been more than an honor to have you serve as President of the AAKP. Can you share with us what inspired you to get involved with the organization back in 2008? In 2008, I worked with Network 5’s Patient Advisory Committee (PAC).
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Patient Profile: Gitthaline (Candie) Gagne
Candie Gagne has lived and seen kidney disease from all sides. She is a healthcare professional, a former dialysis patient, and a current kidney transplant recipient. She is a former caregiver to her late husband, Thom, who was on dialysis, and her daughter, Paige, is a living kidney donor.Candie grew up in a military family.
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Kidney Patients Put Innovation and Access on National Agenda
Kidney Patients Put Innovation and Access on National Agenda Discussions with Elected Leaders, Policy Meetings Inform 2023-2024 Priorities WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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VIRGINIA GOVERNOR GLENN YOUNGKIN APPOINTS KIDNEY PATIENT AND TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT PAUL T. CONWAY AS CHAIR OF THE COMMONWEALTH’S RENAL DISEASE COUNCIL
AAKP STATEMENT: VIRGINIA GOVERNOR GLENN YOUNGKIN APPOINTS KIDNEY PATIENT AND TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT PAUL T. CONWAY AS CHAIR OF THE COMMONWEALTH’S RENAL DISEASE COUNCIL Washington, D.C.: The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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AAKP Signs Onto Letter Regarding Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance Coverage and Other Health-Related Coverage
October 3, 2022 The Honorable Xavier Becerra Secretary, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201
Dear Secretary Becerra:
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Kidney Patients Remind Congress and Payers: Your Decisions Impact Our Lives and Innovation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Rate Marketing & Communications Manager jrate@aakp.org (813) 400-2394 Kidney Patients Remind Congress and Payers: Your Decisions Impact Our Lives and Innovation Largest Kidney Patient Meeting Shows Patient Determination for Change Washington, D.C.
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Enjoy a Valentine’s Day Meal of AAKP Delicious! Recipes
Love is in the air. This Valentine’s Day, why not show your kidney(s), and possibly your Valentine, some love by heating up the kitchen with these AAKP Delicious! kidney-friendly recipes.BreakfastGet warmed up for Valentine’s Day with this sweet breakfast combo. Iced CoffeeView a PDF of the recipe including Nutrient Analysis: https:
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My Story with Battling High Potassium
Potassium nearly took my Life!By Jonathan E Traylor, Sr.Potassium is a mineral and an electrolyte. It helps your muscles work, including the muscles that control your heartbeat and breathing. Potassium comes from the food you eat. Your body uses the potassium it needs.
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