Kidney Today Blog

In honor of Black History Month, AKF is celebrating a trailblazer, mentor and advocate in the kidney transplant world: Dr. Velma Scantlebury-White.

As we count down the days until the start of the American Kidney Fund's fifth annual Kidney Action Week, we are previewing a few of the exciting sessions that are on the agenda!

As we count down the days until the start of the American Kidney Fund's fifth annual Kidney Action Week, we are previewing a few of the exciting sessions that are on the agenda!

In honor of Black History Month, AKF is celebrating a pioneer in the field of kidney transplant surgeries: Dr. Samuel Lee Kountz Jr.

A quarterly update on what legislation AKF is working on at the state level to improve the lives of those living with kidney disease and protect living organ donors.

Notable AKF accomplishments in 2023 in advocating for policies that help improve the lives of those with kidney disease and living organ donors

We are so proud of the impact AKF made in 2023 on the lives of people with kidney disease, who are at the heart of everything we do. In 2024, as always, people in the kidney community remain front and center in our efforts. Here are some of our top goals for this year.

5 key takeaways from a national survey by KFF that sheds light on the experiences shared by many people of color when it comes to their health care needs

AKF talked with the chief strategy officer from the National Kidney Registry and a living donor transplant coordinator from Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta to help you answer this question.