Labor Force Initiative Targets Kidney Patients
Patients, Federal Officials, Health and Workforce Data Experts Convene for KIDNEYWORKS™ WASHINGTON, D.C. The KidneyWorks™ Initiative, a new research and policy collaboration aimed at helping Americans with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
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Application Available for the Jenny Kitsen Patient Safety Award
Application Available for the Jenny Kitsen Patient Safety Award Apply Now for the Jenny Kitsen Patient Safety Grant TAMPA, FLA – Applications for the Jenny Kitsen Patient Safety Award are now available from the American Association of Kidney Patients. Applications are due July 31, 2016.
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Transitioning From Pediatric To Adult Kidney Care
Growing into adulthood is an exciting time in a young adult’s life! It’s a time full of new experiences, meeting new people, and personal growth. However, if the young adult has kidney disease or other chronic medical problems it can be a stressful time.
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Understanding The United Network For Organ Sharing
What is UNOS and what do they do?
Many patients have heard of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), but don’t know what they do. UNOS is a private, non-profit organization that runs the nation’s transplant system – known as the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN)
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Kidney Patients Train to Flex Social Media Muscle
Over 200 Patients Prepped for Action in Past Six MonthsWashington, DC - The American Association of Kidney Patients hosted a special Social Media Training Heathline Webinar in honor of World Kidney Day and National Kidney Month, featuring James Myers, a dialysis patient from Crown Point, Indiana. Mr.
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AAKP Medal of Excellence Recognizes Renal Healthcare Professional Excellence
Medal of Excellence Recognizes Renal Healthcare Professional Excellence
Kidney Patients Honor Medical Professionals with Medals of Excellence at Renal Physicians Association National Meeting TAMPA, FL – On Friday, March 18, 2016, the American Association of Kidney Patients will honor the 2016 Medal of Excellence Award Winners.
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Children with Kidney Disease Focus of Congressional Briefing
Children with Kidney Disease Focus of Congressional Briefing The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the nation’s largest independent kidney patient education and advocacy organization, co-sponsored a Congressional Briefing in Washington D.C. Thursday, March 10, 2016, World Kidney Day.
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Kidney Patients Shed Light on Deadly Disease During Kidney Month
Kidney Patients Shed Light on Deadly Disease During Kidney Month
Kidney Patients Alert Public to a Silent Killer – Kidney Disease Tampa, FL – As the nation recognizes National Kidney Month throughout March, the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is encouraging everyone to take steps to protect their kidneys.
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Why You Are Critical To Kidney Research
Have you heard how important it is to participate in research? By taking part in clinical trials of new drugs or medical devices, you help bring fresh treatments and improvements to the quality of life for many.
Even more importantly, you can provide the “patient voice” to clinical research!
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The Renal Diabetic Diet
Your healthcare team may recommend that you follow a meal plan to help you manage your dietary needs. When you’re on dialysis, you may occasionally need to eat more or less of certain nutrients. When you have diabetes, you must balance food choices to keep blood sugar under control.
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