TAMPA, FL – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the largest kidney patient organization in America, announced the opening of the 2022 grant cycle for its AAKP Jenny Kitsen Patient Safety Award. AAKP works closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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PATIENT IMPACT STATEMENT: FDA APPROVAL OF KERENDIA TO HELP SLOW KIDNEY DISEASE AND FAILURE ASSOCIATED WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES
PATIENT IMPACT STATEMENT: FDA APPROVAL OF KERENDIA TO HELP SLOW KIDNEY DISEASE AND FAILURE ASSOCIATED WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES WASHINGTON, D.C.
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Kidney Patients Launch Education and Voter Registration Drive for Independence Day
Kidney Patients Launch Education and Voter Registration Drive for Independence Day Kidney Patriots™ Mobilize to Fight Disease Risks and Push for Care Innovation WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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PHARMA, RESEARCH, AND MEDICAL LEADERS SAY KIDNEY PATIENTS ARE KEY TO CARE INNOVATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 25, 2021 PHARMA, RESEARCH, AND MEDICAL LEADERS SAY KIDNEY PATIENTS ARE KEY TO CARE INNOVATION Kidney Patient-Led Policy Summit Targets Regulatory and Reimbursement Barriers to New Treatments WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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TOP NIH KIDNEY RESEARCH DIRECTOR WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FROM AMERICA’S PREMIER KIDNEY PATIENT GROUP
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
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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