Congressman Jerrold Nadler Headlines Kidney Policy Summit 

The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), hosted its 6th Annual Public Policy Summit entitled “Issues and Implications: What Kidney Patients Need to Know” on July 28,  2023.  Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), headlined the event as an honored special guest.

Diana Clynes
The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), hosted its 6th Annual Public Policy Summit entitled “Issues and Implications: What Kidney Patients Need to Know” on July 28,  2023.  Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), headlined the event as an honored special guest.
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RE: FDA Proposal to Permit Salt Substitutes to Reduce Sodium in Standardized Foods

Diana Clynes
U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationDockets Management Staff (HFA-305)5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061Rockville, MD 20852This letter represents a collaborative effort of the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (The Academy), and National Kidney Foundation (NKF)
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Book Review: The Pretend Friend Association – Parts One to Four by Hannah Reimers

Jennifer Duplessie
Self-Published ISBN: 9781520202839 Review by: James Myers, AAKP BOD and Ambassador MEDICAL INFORMATION FOUND ON: www.nephcure.org & www.kidney.org Disclaimer: This book was written by a patient, not a doctor. Please consult with a physician if you have questions about your health.This is a great book!
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Kent’s Kidney Stories with AAKP Ambassador Risa Simon

Melinda Starling
During this episode of Kent’s Kidney Stories, AAKP BOD member/ambassador Kent Bressler speaks with fellow ambassador Risa Simon on the tenth anniversary of her successful kidney transplant.On June 8, 2010, Risa received her transplant from a living donor, which was considered preemptive, and therefore allowed her to bypass dialysis.
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COVID-19 and My Recent Hospitalization

Melinda Starling
I was recently hospitalized in Munster Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana, from May 12 to May 17, 2020. The official diagnosis was Gastrointestinal Hemmorrhage. After a NM GI Bleeding Scan, an Endoscopy, and a Colonoscopy, it was determined that I had Ulcers and Diverticulitis.
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CareerEco Virtual Events

David Scott
CareerEco Virtual Events – on February 16th  there will be a Virtual Fair that will allow Veterans, Active Duty Personnel, & Dependents to connect with 45 + graduate schools in the Yellow Ribbon Program to discuss their programs, admissions criteria, and military educational benefits.
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