Kidney disease is a silent killer that disproportionately affects women who are often the primary caregivers for loved ones with the disease, are more likely to become living donors but less likely to receive a transplant, and are at higher risk for CKD. Our infographic breaks it down. READ MORE >>

On World Kidney Day 2018, 24 kidney patients, caregivers and loved ones from 14 states joined the American Kidney Fund (AKF) on Capitol Hill to urge their elected representatives to protect living organ donors and ensure that low-income kidney patients continue to have access to health insurance, even if they need charitable assistance to afford it. READ MORE >>

Recently we asked living donors in our Facebook community what advice they would give someone who is thinking of becoming a living kidney donor. Numerous donors chimed in, and their advice was nearly unanimous: Just do it! READ MORE >>

AKF CEO LaVarne Burton writes about enhancements to the Health Insurance Premium Program, including extending assistance for up to a year post-transplant READ MORE >>

Kidney disease is a national health concern, as 30 million adults—help stop the ‘silent epidemic’ of kidney disease: Become a Kidney Health Coach READ MORE >>

Learn how investigators at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia have pioneered a new approach to grow the pool of organs for transplantation. READ MORE >>

There are many reasons for poor communication in health care, but you can learn techniques to help you become a better advocate for yourself and improve communication with your health care team. READ MORE >>

UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing), which manages the nation’s organ transplant system, said 2017 was the first year that more than 10,000 people became deceased donors, and nearly 34,800 organ transplants were performed. READ MORE >>