TOP NIH KIDNEY RESEARCH DIRECTOR WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FROM AMERICA’S PREMIER KIDNEY PATIENT GROUP Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers Wins President’s Award from the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 17, 2021 Washington, D.C.: Today, the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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NATIONAL HIGH POTASSIUM AWARENESS DAY – 5.1.21
AAKP is pleased to announce the second annual National High Potassium Awareness Day taking place on May 1, 2021 (5.1.21). The campaign theme continues to be “Are You O-K+?” and aims to help educate kidney patients about high potassium, also known as hyperkalemia. How much do you know about potassium and the kidney diet?
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ASK THE DOC: An Update on COVID-19
INTRODUCTION As the COVID-19 pandemic passes its first year of overtaking the planet and wreaking havoc, sickness, and death upon its inhabitants, there is finally some reassurance. The disease that has caused over 100 million cases is, at least for now, in decline.
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National Kidney Month Ambassador Profiles
In honor of National Kidney Month, AAKP is sharing stories from AAKP Ambassadors on their unique outlook on life and kidney disease awareness. You can help spread the word about kidney disease this month by sharing your personal story with friends, family, and the kidney community.
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Transplant Life Foundation Supports Kidney Health
By Bill Ryan, President and CEO, Transplant Life Foundation Steven Baldridge, RN wrote in a recent online article, “In ancient times the kidneys were viewed as the seat of feelings, conscience, and yearnings and the source of morality and ethical activity.
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When I Finally Go Home
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Written by Brian Hess, AAKP Board Member If someone other than myself, Brian, is reading this out loud to others, it means I am finally Home! First off, my hope and my best guess is that this letter won’t be read in front of people for many more years to come. It’s 2014 as I write this now.
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Letter to Rep. DelBene re Support of Vascular Graft Research 4.13.21
The Honorable Suzan DelBeneVice Chair of Congressional Caucus on DiabetesU.S. House of RepresentativesWashington, DC 20515 Dear Representative DelBene:
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Letter to Senator Murray re Support of Vascular Graft Research
The Honorable Patty MurrayDefense Appropriations SubcommitteeU.S. SenateWashington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Murray: On behalf of of a coalition of concerned Washington State-based stakeholders, I am writing to you to request your support of continued federal research for new synthetic vascular graft technology.
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How to Start off the New Year with Mindfulness
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By Jennifer Jones, USMC, AAKP Board Member and Ambassador If you are ending this year with a certain degree of stress, it's okay. There is nothing wrong with you. Calling this year overwhelming would be an understatement. Those of us with chronic kidney disease may be accustomed to uncertainty.
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COVID Pandemic Accelerates International Consortium of Kidney Patients Seeking Care Innovations
COVID Pandemic Accelerates International Consortium of Kidney Patients Seeking Care Innovations Argentine Kidney Patient Organization Joins with Largest American Kidney Organization WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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