FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Rate Marketing & Communications Manager jrate@aakp.org (813) 400-2394 GRANT CYCLE OPENS FOR TOP AWARD IN KIDNEY PATIENT SAFETY Amidst Ongoing COVID-19 and Flu Threats, Safety Advocates Drive Prevention TAMPA, FL – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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KIDNEY GROUP INVITES 2023 MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE NOMINATIONS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 9, 2022 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jennifer Rate Marketing & Communications Manager (813) 400-2394 jrate@aakp.org KIDNEY GROUP INVITES 2023 MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE NOMINATIONS American Association of Kidney Patients Defines High Care Standards Washington, D.C.
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Why Patients Find Virtual Support Groups Beneficial in Today’s World
By Jeff Harder, MSW, LICSW, University of Washington Medical CenterSince the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become even more important for kidney patients to connect with others for support and guidance.
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KIDNEY ADVOCATES RECEIVE U.S. PRESIDENT’S ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 2, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Rate Marketing & Communications Manager jrate@aakp.org (813) 400-2394 KIDNEY ADVOCATES RECEIVE U.S. PRESIDENT’S ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Washington, DC:
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PATIENT PROFILE: David Rodriguez, Kidney and Liver Transplant Recipient
David Rodriguez grew up in a housing project in Brownsville, Texas. At 16 years old, he enrolled in a program for at-risk youth that allowed him to work part-time while earning his high school diploma.
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Professional Profile: An Interview with Shelba Jones, CHT- HT
"Dialysis is my passion; I have 38 years in the field! Seeing my patients thriving and feeling better, whether on home dialysis, in-center hemodialysis, or after having a kidney transplant is my reward.”- Shelba JonesWhat inspired you to become a dialysis technician?I always have had passion to help people.
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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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Dialysis Technicians – an essential part of your healthcare team
By Kevin M. Burns, Sr., CHBT, CHT, FNKF, President, National Association of Nephrology Technicians/Technologists (NANT)
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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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Kidney Patients Expand Impact on R & D
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Rate Marketing & Communications Manager jrate@aakp.org (813)
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