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05/05/2021
American Kidney Fund Applauds New Jersey, Washington for Enacting Protections for Living Organ Donors
05/03/2021
American Kidney Fund Hosts Webinar for Health Professionals on the Use of Cystatin C in Kidney Function Testing
04/27/2021
American Kidney Fund Commends Pennsylvania State Legislature, Governor for Enacting Protections for Living Organ Donors
04/22/2021
American Kidney Fund Commends Arkansas Governor, General Assembly for Enacting Lilia’s Law
03/25/2021
American Kidney Fund Applauds White House Decision to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines Directly to ESRD Patients at Dialysis Clinics
03/23/2021
American Kidney Fund Commends Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and General Assembly for Passing Living Organ Donor Protections into Law
03/19/2021
American Kidney Fund Statement of Support for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
03/16/2021
Following Winter Storm Crisis, American Kidney Fund Reports $325,000 in Disaster Relief to Texas Patients
03/09/2021
American Kidney Fund Applauds Introduction of Jack Reynolds Memorial Medigap Expansion Act
03/01/2021
American Kidney Fund Applauds Introduction of Federal Living Donor Protection Act of 2021
During Kidney Month, American Kidney Fund Marks Its 50th Anniversary by Honoring Patient Milestones
02/25/2021
American Kidney Fund Announces 2021 Class of Corporate Members Aligned in Fighting Kidney Disease
02/23/2021
American Kidney Fund Expands Rare Disease Resources with New Primary Hyperoxaluria Campaign
02/19/2021
American Kidney Fund Mobilizes Disaster Relief Program to Support Dialysis and Post-Transplant Patients in Texas Winter Storm Crisis
02/08/2021
2021 Living Donor Protection Report Card from American Kidney Fund Reveals Where Americans Live Can Affect Their Ability to be Living Organ Donors
02/04/2021
American Kidney Fund Launches Lupus Nephritis Education and Awareness Campaign
01/27/2021
American Kidney Fund Celebrates a Series of Accolades for Educational and Advocacy Resources
01/15/2021
Call for Unity and Peace: Message from the American Kidney Fund
American Kidney Fund Congratulates President Biden and Vice President Harris; Urges Prioritization of Vaccine and Kidney Health
01/08/2021
American Kidney Fund Calls on President-elect Biden to Prioritize Policies that Address Health Disparities and Enhance Access to Health Coverage for Kidney Patients
12/28/2020
American Kidney Fund Thanks President Trump for Signing End-of-Year Legislative Package that Includes Lifesaving Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Recipients
12/22/2020
American Kidney Fund commends Congress for including vital immunosuppressive drug coverage for kidney transplant recipients in end-of-year legislative package
12/10/2020
American Kidney Fund applauds groundbreaking and crucial passage of comprehensive immunosuppressive drug coverage for kidney transplant recipients by the U.S. House of Representatives
11/18/2020
American Kidney Fund Convenes Leading Experts and Patients to Address Unknown Causes of Kidney Disease
11/16/2020
American Kidney Fund statement on CBO Score for H.R. 5534, Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2020
11/09/2020
American Kidney Fund Partners with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to Drive Awareness and Early Detection of Kidney Disease Among U.S. Veterans
10/22/2020
American Kidney Fund Announces Partnership with Tricida to Expand Education of Metabolic Acidosis in Patients with Kidney Disease
10/15/2020
American Kidney Fund Partners with Backpack Health® to Help Kidney Patients Better Manage Their Medical Records
10/05/2020
12th Annual American Kidney Fund Gala, The Hope Affair, Goes Virtual to Shine a Spotlight on Kidney Heroes
09/29/2020
American Kidney Fund Expands Rare Disease Initiatives with Education and Awareness Campaign About Fabry Disease
09/25/2020
‘Pandemics do not cause inequities, they unmask them:’ American Kidney Fund Congressional Briefing on COVID-19 Impact on Communities of Color Tackles Social Determinants of Health
09/21/2020
10-Year-Old New Jersey Girl Wins American Kidney Fund National Calendar Kids Art Contest for Pediatric Kidney Patients
09/15/2020
American Kidney Fund Activates Disaster Relief Program to Assist Dialysis Patients Affected by Oregon Wildfires and Hurricane Sally
09/10/2020
American Kidney Fund Provides Kidney Disease Education and Healthy Living Tips Through Virtual Kidney Action Week, Sept. 14-18
09/04/2020
New American Kidney Fund Education Initiative Provides Expanded Resources for Patients with and at Risk for Polycystic Kidney Disease
08/27/2020
American Kidney Fund to Hold Congressional Briefing on Stark Health Disparities in COVID-19 Pandemic
08/26/2020
With Thousands of Dialysis Patients in Hurricane Laura's Path, American Kidney Fund Activates Disaster Relief Program for Emergency Assistance
08/10/2020
American Kidney Fund Thanks Georgia Governor Brian Kemp for Signing Pro-patient Legislation that Protects Copay Assistance
08/05/2020
Health Groups Applaud the Passage of Amendment 2, Improving Access to Quality and Affordable Healthcare
08/04/2020
American Kidney Fund Applauds Creation of Kidney Disease Prevention and Education Task Force in Illinois
07/27/2020
American Kidney Fund Adds Financial Assistance Program for Post-Transplant Testing for Low-income Patients
07/18/2020
Honoring the Legacy of John Lewis: American Kidney Fund Statement
07/16/2020
American Kidney Fund Commends Missouri Governor Mike Parson for Signing Living Organ Donor Protections into Law
American Kidney Fund’s First Digital Advocacy Day Supports Bills to Advance Health Equity, Reducing Health Disparities and Extending Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage
07/10/2020
American Kidney Fund statement on 1-year anniversary of Advancing American Kidney Health initiative
07/07/2020
American Kidney Fund Educational Campaigns and Materials Recognized for Excellence in National Award Competitions
07/01/2020
American Kidney Fund Applauds Oklahoma Voters for Approving Medicaid Expansion
06/25/2020
AstraZeneca Joins American Kidney Fund Corporate Membership Program at ‘Champion’ Level
06/24/2020
Amgen Joins American Kidney Fund Corporate Membership Program at ‘Champion’ Level
CMS Data on COVID Hospitalizations Underscores Need for Urgent Action to Protect Vulnerable Americans
06/23/2020
GSK Joins American Kidney Fund Corporate Membership Program at ‘Champion’ Level
06/22/2020
American Kidney Fund Announces Corporate Membership Program for Institutional Partners Supporting Fight Against Kidney Disease
06/16/2020
American Kidney Fund Partners with The Cooking Doc® to Promote Renal-Friendly Nutrition through AKF Kidney Kitchen™
06/02/2020
American Kidney Fund Adds Patient Voice to Coalition of Labor, Health Care and Health Insurance Providers Urging Congress to Increase Funding for Medicaid in States
AKF stands with people of color
05/29/2020
AstraZeneca Provides $1.1 Million to American Kidney Fund Coronavirus Emergency Fund to Help Low-Income Dialysis and Transplant Patients
05/22/2020
Pandemic Advocacy: American Kidney Fund Keeps Patient Issues Front and Center with Policymakers
05/19/2020
Corporate and Foundation Donations to American Kidney Fund Coronavirus Emergency Fund Continue Providing a Lifeline to Low-income Kidney Patients
05/13/2020
American Kidney Fund Urges Caution as State Governments Move Forward with Re-openings Amid Pandemic
05/01/2020
Kidney Patients Describe Struggles During Pandemic, Express Gratitude for American Kidney Fund Coronavirus Emergency Fund
American Kidney Fund Thanks the Kentucky General Assembly and Governor for Passing Law to Protect Some Living Organ Donors
04/28/2020
Sozosei Foundation Donates $150,000 to American Kidney Fund Coronavirus Emergency Fund for Low-Income Dialysis and Transplant Patients
04/22/2020
American Kidney Fund Urges Hospitals to Ensure Dialysis Patients Are Not Illegally Precluded from Intensive COVID-19 Treatment
04/16/2020
American Kidney Fund Coronavirus Emergency Fund Nears 7,000 Applications from Low-Income Kidney Patients; Recognizes Generous Corporate Donors Helping to Meet Unprecedented Need for Assistance
04/13/2020
American Kidney Fund Receives $105,000 From Robert I. Schattner Foundation to Fund Coronavirus Emergency Grants for Kidney Patients in D.C., Maryland and Virginia
04/09/2020
American Kidney Fund Continues Urgent Appeal to Replenish Coronavirus Emergency Fund; Acknowledges Generous Donors Stepping up to Help
04/01/2020
AKF: COVID-19 and Kidney Disease Patients
03/31/2020
Corporate Donations to Support AKF Coronavirus Emergency Fund Help Provide a Lifeline to Low-Income Kidney Patients
03/20/2020
American Kidney Fund Launches Coronavirus Emergency Fund to Help Low-Income Dialysis and Transplant Patients
03/11/2020
American Kidney Fund Awards Two Clinical Scientist in Nephrology Fellowships
03/02/2020
During Kidney Month, American Kidney Fund Urges Americans to ‘Know Your Kidneys’ with Free Health Screenings, Digital Education and Awareness Campaign
02/28/2020
American Kidney Fund Applauds Senate Introduction of Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage Bill, Urges Congress to Pass Legislation that Supports Kidney Transplants
02/27/2020
Advancing health and innovation for kidney patients: American Kidney Fund’s 2020 public policy agenda builds on 2019 successes
02/24/2020
American Kidney Fund Launches New Education Initiative for People Living with Cystinosis and Their Families
02/12/2020
Robert I. Schattner Foundation increases support for American Kidney Fund’s programs in D.C. region
02/10/2020
Making kidney transplants possible: 1,400 American Kidney Fund grant recipients received kidney transplants in 2019
01/29/2020
Hearst Foundation provides $100,000 grant to support American Kidney Fund’s Clinical Scientist in Nephrology Fellowship program
01/21/2020
New American Kidney Fund Initiative Aims to Improve Diagnosis of Underlying Causes of Kidney Disease and Kidney Failure
01/15/2020
Massive Earthquakes in Puerto Rico Disrupt Treatment for Dialysis Patients; American Kidney Fund Activates Disaster Relief Program to Help
12/30/2019
Federal judge grants injunction enabling American Kidney Fund to continue helping low-income Californians with kidney failure
12/09/2019
American Kidney Fund Responds to Rep. Porter letter: "bad policy driven by special interests that only serves to hurt low-income, minority patients"
12/05/2019
American Kidney Fund’s Kidney Kitchen™ Wins 2019 Gold MarCom Award
11/25/2019
Latest U.S. Government Kidney Disease Statistics Underscore Need for Greater Awareness and Early Detection
11/15/2019
American Kidney Fund Receives 18th Consecutive Highest, 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
11/07/2019
American Kidney Fund Highlights Critical Public Health Education Programs at ASN Kidney Week, Booth #2717
11/06/2019
Know Your Kidneys™: American Kidney Fund Launches National Campaign to Prevent and Slow Down Kidney Disease
11/01/2019
Patients and Advocacy Groups File Federal Lawsuit Against the State of California to Overturn AB 290
10/30/2019
As California wildfires force massive evacuations, American Kidney Fund activates Disaster Relief Program to help vulnerable dialysis patients
10/17/2019
Kidney Community Loses a Great Friend and Powerful Advocate in Elijah Cummings
10/13/2019
Governor’s Signing of AB 290 Will Leave Thousands of Low-income California Kidney Patients Without Access to Lifesaving Health Care
10/01/2019
11th Annual American Kidney Fund Gala, The Hope Affair, Honors People Fighting Kidney Disease
09/26/2019
American Kidney Fund Joins No Surprises: People Against Unfair Medical Bills to Urge Congress to Act to End Surprise Medical Billing
09/23/2019
American Kidney Fund Applauds Governor Newsom for Signing AB 1223, Removing Obstacles to Living Organ Donation
09/19/2019
Houston Fights Kidney Disease at American Kidney Fund’s Kidney Action Day
09/12/2019
AB 290 Will Force American Kidney Fund to Stop Helping Low-Income Patients in California, AKF President Confirms
09/11/2019
Memphis Fights Kidney Disease at American Kidney Fund’s Kidney Action Day
09/10/2019
American Kidney Fund Urges Governor Newsom to Protect Health and Well-being of California’s Low-income Dialysis and Transplant Patients by Vetoing AB 290 (Wood)
American Kidney Fund Announces Engagement Program to Increase Minority Representation in Clinical Trials
09/06/2019
AB 290 Amendments Fail to Protect California's Low-income Patients
09/05/2019
American Kidney Fund Announces Partnership with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Focused on Reducing Chronic Kidney Disease in the U.S.
