August 27, 2016 David Scott The AAKP is the oldest and largest fully independent kidney patient organization in the U.S. Founded in 1969 by six dialysis patients, with doctor encouragement, … Continue reading “Become an AAKP Member (Archived)”
May 2, 2016 David Scott 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 … Continue reading “Understanding The United Network For Organ Sharing”
February 20, 2024 Diana Clynes 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 … Continue reading “Navigating Kidney Disease: A Journey of Mind and Body”
April 26, 2023 Jennifer Duplessie April 2023 Statement of Policy Principles and Solutions: Living Organ Donation As the leading, independent, national organizations representing patients, organ donors and donor families, transplant … Continue reading “Statement of Policy Principles and Solutions: Living Organ Donation”
December 21, 2022 Deb Pelaez An Interview with: Wendy St. Peter, PharmD, FASN, FCCP, FNKFWendy St. Peter, PharmD, FASN, FCCP, FNKF, is a Professor in the College of Pharmacy at … Continue reading “AAKP Innovator Series: Advancing Kidney Health Through Optimal Medication Management”
December 5, 2022 D. Babwah CHAIR OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE, AAKP FIELD AMBASSADOR My name is James Myers. I live in Hammond, Indiana. I graduated from Valparaiso University Law School … Continue reading “JAMES W. MYERS III”
November 2, 2022 Jennifer Duplessie FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 2, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Rate Marketing & Communications Manager jrate@aakp.org (813) 400-2394 KIDNEY ADVOCATES RECEIVE U.S. PRESIDENT’S ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Washington, … Continue reading “KIDNEY ADVOCATES RECEIVE U.S. PRESIDENT’S ACHIEVEMENT AWARD”
October 11, 2022 Jennifer Duplessie October 3, 2022 The Honorable Xavier Becerra Secretary, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 Dear Secretary Becerra: … Continue reading “AAKP Signs Onto Letter Regarding Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance Coverage and Other Health-Related Coverage”
September 19, 2022 Jennifer Duplessie FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Rate Marketing & Communications Manager jrate@aakp.org (813) Read More
June 5, 2022 Deb Pelaez Myles Wolf, MD, MMSc for the HiLo Steering Committee What is the best blood level of phosphate for people with kidney failure on dialysis? An … Continue reading “AAKP Innovator Series: The HiLo Study”
