American Kidney Fund

@americanheart.bsky.social released a new blood pressure guideline in August, which is used by health professionals to make care decisions for their patients. For adults with #kidneydisease, there are 4 key takeaways from the guideline which have meaningful implications: https://bit.ly/4itdscz

Learn more about the process of being a living kidney donor by listening to Marnisha Mintlow’s experience on Ep. 7 of The Kidney Collective™, “I Wish I Knew… The experience of being a living donor”, available now.🎧 Watch on YouTube, or listen via Apple Podcasts & Spotify: https://bit.ly/4qvPZeC

AKF commends the introduction of the Kidney Care Access Protection Act (H.R. 6214) in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday. The bipartisan legislation would help ensure people on dialysis consistently have access to the services they need. More: https://bit.ly/4obMA23

Today, members of the kidney community — including patients, policymakers, advocates, health care professionals, industry representatives & innovators — will gather for AKF's third annual Patient Access Initiative (PAI) Summit in Washington, D.C. Details: https://bit.ly/4pmJedr

Today, members of the kidney community will come together for AKF's fourth annual Dialysis at Home event, a free, one-day virtual gathering. Learn more about the educational and interactive sessions: https://bit.ly/449zLOw #HomeDialysis

“Since kidney donation, I went and got my master's and my doctorate. No stopping me. We're still going strong.” Hear more from Marnisha in Ep. 7 of The Kidney Collective™, “I Wish I Knew… The experience of being a living donor”, available now. 🎧 Watch/listen: https://bit.ly/4qvPZeC

Join leading nephrology experts for Decera Clinical Education's 2025 Nephrology Update, a virtual event on the latest advances in kidney disease management. Explore cutting-edge science, treatment strategies, & emerging therapies that are reshaping renal care. Register: https://bit.ly/43rYJZb

“Kidney donors have to educated about what the process is and how it’s not really a change to your life.” Hear more from living kidney donor Marnisha Mintlow by watching or listening to Ep. 7 of The Kidney Collective™, available now: https://bit.ly/4qvPZeC

The American Kidney Fund has released our latest report, Stemming the Tide of Kidney Disease, ahead of AKF’s Patient Access Initiative event coming up this Friday, Nov. 21.

Read the full report: https://bit.ly/3NZrjKh

On #WorldDiabetesDay, we’re raising awareness about the link between diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Your patients can take small steps that can make a big difference: managing their blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol can help keep kidneys healthy. 💪 https://bit.ly/3EV5RUF

The seventh and final episode of The Kidney Collective™, “I wish I knew… The experience of being a living donor”, is now streaming. Marnisha Mintlow discusses the living donor experience, why she decided to donate, the testing process, the surgical process and more. Tune in: https://bit.ly/4qvPZeC

🎧 Listen to the inspiring story and advice from AKF Ambassador Leigh-Ann Williams on Ep. 6 of The Kidney Collective™: “I Wish I Knew… About transitioning to home dialysis” available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube: https://bit.ly/4hrUUc7

“I want to encourage anyone thinking about home dialysis to reach out and learn more. You can definitely do it. I have no medical background.” Ep. 6 of The Kidney Collective™, “I wish I knew… About transitioning to home dialysis” is available now.
🎧 Listen/watch: https://bit.ly/4hrUUc7

#ICYMI Ep. 6 of The Kidney Collective™ is available now! Hear AKF Ambassador and passionate kidney community advocate Leigh-Ann Williams share more about her journey to home dialysis and advice to other kidney patients. 🎧 Watch/listen: https://bit.ly/4hrUUc7

AKF will also be presenting three posters that examine social vulnerability factors among people with kidney failure, gaps in genetic testing knowledge among professionals and the need for improved education for transplant patients. Learn more: www.kidneyfund.org/article/akf-...

The American Kidney Fund is excited to be in Houston for @ASNKidney's #KidneyWk! Stop by our booth #1809 to connect with our staff and learn more about AKF's educational initiatives like Know Your Kidneys, Kidney Health for All™, resources for #NephrologyProfessionals and more!

“For me, it's really just about pushing and striving for that better quality of life for dialysis patients.” Ep. 6 of The Kidney Collective™, “I Wish I Knew… About transitioning to home dialysis”, featuring AKF Ambassador Leigh-Ann Williams is out now: https://bit.ly/4hrUUc7

🚨 Applications are now open for the 2026 Clinical Scientist in Nephrology (CSN) Fellowship! For more than 30 years, AKF’s CSN program has supported groundbreaking research to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and care of people living with CKD. 👉 Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/47x6X5b

“I'm always telling people about chronic kidney disease being the silent killer because it really is.” Hear more from Leigh-Ann in Ep. 6 of The Kidney Collective™, “I Wish I Knew… About transitioning to home dialysis”, available now. 🎧 Watch/listen: https://bit.ly/4hrUUc7

Episode 6 of The Kidney Collective™ is out now! In “I Wish I Knew… About transitioning to home dialysis,” Leigh-Ann talks about how home dialysis & a positive mindset have helped her to live her mantra: “these kidneys won’t hold me back!” Listen/watch: https://bit.ly/4hrUUc7

🧠 Looking to better understand kidney disease—whether for yourself, a loved one, or your patients? AKF's Kidney Education Corner is a free, online educational resource designed to empower patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals alike.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4kTbhiJ

AKF is excited to be at the American College of Rheumatology Conference in Chicago! Stop by our booth to chat with our team and learn about our educational resources on Vasculitis, Goutful, and Looped in on Lupus Nephritis. #ACR25

Robert “Buzz” Buchanan has managed stage 3 chronic kidney disease and kept it from progressing to kidney failure for many years, listen to his story and advice to others by watching or listening to Ep. 5 of The Kidney Collective™: https://bit.ly/4nHaMtM

#ICYMI Ep. 5 of The Kidney Collective™ is available now! Hear from Robert “Buzz” Buchanan talk about his kidney disease journey, including how he has managed his stage 3 chronic kidney disease for many years and kept it from progressing to kidney failure: https://bit.ly/4nHaMtM

Tune into Ep. 5 of The Kidney Collective™ with Robert “Buzz” Buchanan as he shares his #kidneydisease journey and advice to others.

🎧Watch on YouTube, or listen via Apple Podcasts & Spotify: https://www.kidneyfund.org/podcast/episode5

The FDA approved Gazyva® (obinutuzumab) to treat adults with active #lupusnephritis who are already receiving standard treatment. Studies found that people taking Gazyva were more likely to have better kidney function than those receiving standard treatment alone: www.kidneyfund.org/kidney-healt...

🚨 Applications are now open for the 2026 Clinical Scientist in Nephrology (CSN) Fellowship! For more than 30 years, AKF’s CSN program has supported groundbreaking research to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and care of people living with CKD. 👉 Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/47x6X5b

Learn more about how genetic testing can help you get answers to your kidney disease diagnosis when you listen to Ep. 4 of The Kidney Collective™.

🎧 Watch on YouTube, or listen via Apple Podcasts & Spotify: https://bit.ly/4pgPF2y

“After seeing a few patients with kidney disease, it just clicked for me, and I became really passionate.” Tune into Ep. 4 of The Kidney Collective™ w/ Mary-Beth Roberts to learn more about genetic testing for kidney patients. 🎧Watch/Listen: https://bit.ly/4pgPF2y

AKF is proud to announce that they are a collaborator of the American Heart Association’s Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Health Initiative™. Learn more about this educational collaboration: https://bit.ly/3WtfwHc