Meet Our Partners

American Renal Associates is one of the largest dialysis providers in the United States, having grown rapidly in the past few years and by offering an alternative to traditional large dialysis chain ownership. In the ARA model, nephrologists have greater clinical control and operational “say” in each facility. ARA works in partnership with nephrologists to develop and manage the facility. For more information, see americanrenal.com.

Amgen discovers, develops, manufactures, and delivers innovative human therapeutics. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen was one of the first companies to realize the new science’s promise by bringing safe, effective medicines from lab to manufacturing plant to patient. Amgen therapeutics have changed the practice of medicine, helping millions of people around the world in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, bone disease, and other serious illnesses. With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, Amgen remains committed to advancing science to dramatically improve people’s lives. To learn more about Amgen’s pioneering science and vital medicines, visit www.amgen.com. Follow Amgen on www.twitter.com/amgen.

Sanofi, a global and diversified healthcare leader, discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions focused on patients’ needs. Sanofi has core strengths in the field of healthcare with seven growth platforms: diabetes solutions, human vaccines, innovative drugs, rare diseases, consumer healthcare, emerging markets and animal health.

Founded in 2000, US Renal Care has grown to include a network of 127 dialysis centers, home and specialty hospital dialysis programs and facilities caring for approximately 6,000 dialysis patients in Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia.

Founded in 1973, the American Association of Diabetes Educators is a multidisciplinary association of healthcare professionals dedicated to integrating self-management as a key outcome in the care of people with diabetes and related chronic conditions.

The mission of the American Nephrology Nurses Association is to promote excellence by advancing nephrology nursing practice and positively influence outcomes for individuals with kidney disease.

The American Kidney Fund is proud to be a health charity organization of choice in a four-year partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – the first Greek-lettered sorority established and incorporated by African American college women. In this dynamic partnership, the American Kidney Fund joins more than 250,000 women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., to raise awareness of kidney disease and its risk factors through health and education-focused activities.  

The American Society of Hypertension, Inc. (ASH) was founded in 1985 in order to provide a forum for the exchange of information among basic scientists, clinical investigators and others involved in the study or management of high blood pressure.  Given the ever-increasing prevalence of hypertension in the United States and the issues involved in treating cases of resistant and complex hypertension, ASH recognizes that hypertension must be recognized as part of a bigger disease conglomerate almost always accompanied by obesity, diabetes, kidney disease or many other co-existing problems involving lifestyle and/or genetics.

The Office on Women’s Health (OWH) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides leadership to promote health equity for women and girls through sex/gender-specific approaches. OWH achieves its mission and vision by developing innovative programs, educating health professionals, and motivating behavior change in consumers through the dissemination of health information.