February 26, 2015 David Scott The American Association of Kidney Patients is kicking off National Kidney Month by participating in a Kidney Patient Summit on March 3-4. Read More
April 25, 2013 David Scott The American Association of Kidney Patients Joins Forces with Health Care Professionals and Patient Group to Offer Health Care Solutions on Capitol Hill Tampa, FL; – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) Read More
May 29, 2020 Melinda Starling In the most recent episode of Kent’s Kidney Stories, AAKP Board of Directors Member and Ambassador Kent Bressler speaks with Ambassador Payal Shah on her 22nd year post-transplant.Payal reflects on her journey with kidney disease, from being diagnosed to receiving a transplant at the age of 15. Read More
October 14, 2019 Admin Join the oldest and largest fully independent kidney patient organization in the U.S.The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is dedicated to improving the quality of life for kidney patients through education, advocacy, patient engagement and the fostering of patient communities. Read More
July 15, 2019 Sidhvi Nekkanti By: Doris Harrison, RN CKD/Transplant Specialist Approximately 14 years ago, I began my career in the medical field working within a kidney transplant clinic as a medical assistant. At first, I was not sure if this was where I would stay, I was hoping to work in the hospital with … Continue reading “PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: Doris Harrison, RN CKD/Transplant Specialist”
March 1, 2019 Sidhvi Nekkanti By Deborah Pelaez, AAKP Marketing and Communications Manager In honor of National Kidney Month, AAKP is sharing stories from patients, a caregiver and a healthcare professional on their unique outlook on life and kidney disease awareness. Read More
July 31, 2018 Admin Written by Priscila Kilgour In 2018, I reached two milestones in my life: I celebrated my 80th birthday and the 26th anniversary of my kidney transplant. I am a registered nurse who worked most of my professional life in the operating room. I retired in 1998 to spend my time doing … Continue reading “Patient Profile: Priscila Kilgour”
October 20, 2016 David Scott What is Fabry disease? This article originally appeared in the July 2007 issue of aakpRENALIFE. Fabry disease is a rare inherited disorder first described by Drs. Johann Fabry and William Anderson in 1898. It is one of a large family of diseases known aslipid storage disorders. Read More
September 23, 2016 David Scott National Meeting 2016 Join us at the AAKP 2016 National Patient Meeting in Nashville! Watch our General Sessions – Streaming Live! Read More
August 28, 2016 David Scott For many adults, having to be dependent on someone else is not easy. People living with a chronic illness often experience a decline in health as the illness progresses. This decline may require more assistance from others for even the most basic tasks, such as bathing and toileting. Read More
