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Christina and Michael Gilchrist Share Their Story for National High Potassium Day

April 24, 2024

Meet AAKP Ambassadors Christina and Michael Gilchrist, who are known throughout the kidney community as "Blind Chick Living" and "The Caretaker,” and their always close by service dog, Moose.

Kidney Patients Honor Top Physician for Disease and Infection Prevention

April 13, 2024

Kidney Patients Honor Top Physician for Disease and Infection PreventionMedal Goes to Dr. Barry Smith, President of Dreyfus Health Policy & ResearchLongtime Champion of Patients, Community Health, and Medical InnovationsWashington, D.C. – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)

First National Phosphorus Awareness Day Engages 50,000 People

April 11, 2024

First National Phosphorus Awareness Day Engages 50,000 PeopleKidney Patients, Families, and Professionals Advance EducationAmerican Association of Kidney Patients Expands Social ImpactWashington, D.C.: The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the oldest and largest independent kidney patient consumer organization in the U.S.

Kidney Patients Raise National Health Alert on Phosphorus

April 4, 2024

Kidney Patients Raise National Health Alert on Phosphorus First National Phosphorus Awareness Day is April 5, 2024Medicare Phosphorus Drug Proposal Undermines Kidney Health GoalsFor Immediate Release:April 4, 2024Media Contact:Jennifer RateDirector, Communications & Digital [email protected](813) 400-2394Washington, D.

April 4, 2024

The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is honored to recognize the recipients of the 2024 Medal of Excellence Award.

April 3, 2024

By Deborah Pelaez, aakpRENALIFE Independent WriterImagine this. There exists a girl who possesses an appearance that deceives the eye, for she stands at a mere five feet one inch tall. Yet, do not be misled by her stature, for within her lies a smile of such magnitude that it illuminates an entire room!

April 3, 2024

By Deborah Pelaez, aakpRENALIFE Independent WriterFrom the time he was young, Rick Daynes knew that his O negative blood type could help people. His mother and father also had O negative blood, and his mother always said, “Give blood whenever you can. God blessed you with a gift that you can give to anyone.

March 31, 2024

March is National Kidney Month. Help spread the word about kidney disease this month by sharing your personal story along with educational resources with your friends, family, and community. Kidney disease is a silent killer—let’s end the silence.In this article, AAKP Ambassadors share why they are more than their kidney disease.

Kidney Patients Highlight Authors to Celebrate National Doctors Day

March 28, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 28, 2024MEDIA CONTACT:Jennifer Rate, Director, Communications and Digital [email protected](813) 400-2394Kidney Patients Highlight Authors to Celebrate National Doctors DayLargest Kidney Patient Group Honors Expert Authors Known for Patient AdvocacyWashington, D.C.:

2024 World Kidney Day Statement

March 14, 2024

2024 World Kidney Day StatementAmerican Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)WASHINGTON, D.C.: The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the largest independent kidney patient organization in the United States, issued a statement (see below)

Christina and Michael Gilchrist Share Their Story for National High Potassium Day

Kidney Patients Honor Top Physician for Disease and Infection Prevention

First National Phosphorus Awareness Day Engages 50,000 People

Kidney Patients Raise National Health Alert on Phosphorus

AAKP 2024 MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE HONOREES

A Blessing to Others, AAKP Ambassador Precious McCowan Shares Her Story with Kidney Disease

Donate Life Month: Rick Daynes, Altruistic Living Kidney Donor, Super Dad, and More!

National Kidney Month: “I Am More Than My Kidney Disease…” AAKP Ambassadors Respond

Kidney Patients Highlight Authors to Celebrate National Doctors Day

2024 World Kidney Day Statement