Kidney Patients Raise National Health Alert on Phosphorus First National Phosphorus Awareness Day is April 5, 2024 Medicare Phosphorus Drug Proposal Undermines Kidney Health Goals For Immediate Release:April 4, 2024 Media Contact:Jennifer RateDirector, Communications & Digital [email protected](813)
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AAKP 2024 MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE HONOREES
The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is honored to recognize the recipients of the 2024 Medal of Excellence Award.
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A Blessing to Others, AAKP Ambassador Precious McCowan Shares Her Story with Kidney Disease
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!
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Donate Life Month: Rick Daynes, Altruistic Living Kidney Donor, Super Dad, and More!
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.
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National Kidney Month: “I Am More Than My Kidney Disease…” AAKP Ambassadors Respond
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.
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Kidney Patients Highlight Authors to Celebrate National Doctors Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 28, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT:Jennifer Rate, Director, Communications and Digital [email protected](813) 400-2394 Kidney Patients Highlight Authors to Celebrate National Doctors Day Largest Kidney Patient Group Honors Expert Authors Known for Patient Advocacy Washington, D.C.:
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2024 World Kidney Day Statement
2024 World Kidney Day Statement American 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)
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Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act (H.R. 2706/S. 1183)
Supporting Organizations The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) works collaboratively with a group of diverse stakeholders representing the disability and medical community to advocate for the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act. The following organizations have formally supported the bill:
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New CDC Respiratory Guidance Ignores Kidney Patient Concerns
New CDC Respiratory Guidance Ignores Kidney Patient Concerns HHS and CDC Omission Labeled a Government Determinant of Health Serious Questions Build Over Inconsistent HHS Approach to Kidney Health Washington, D.C.: Today, the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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Navigating Kidney Disease: A Journey of Mind and Body
By Jennifer Jones, U.S.M.C., AAKP Vice PresidentMy journey with kidney disease has been a profound lesson in the importance of nurturing both the mind and body. In May 2020, I faced a challenging period of hospital visits while battling transplant rejection and severe anemia.
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