Welcome to 2019! As we enter the new year, I want to thank AAKP’s professional staff as well as our loyal patients, caregivers, and professional members for all of their support during a very successful 2018.
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National Campaign Targets High Potassium Threat to Kidney Patients
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 10, 2024MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Rate Director, Communications and Digital Operations jrate@aakp.org (813) 400-2394National Campaign Targets High Potassium Threat to Kidney Patients 5th Annual “Are You O-K+” Campaign Breaks Engagement Records Washington, D.C.:
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Kidney Patients Issue National Health Alert on High Potassium
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 30, 2024MEDIA CONTACT:Jennifer RateDirector, Communications and Digital Operationsjrate@aakp.org(813)
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Kidney Patients Honor Top Physician for Disease and Infection Prevention
Kidney Patients Honor Top Physician for Disease and Infection Prevention Medal Goes to Dr. Barry Smith, President of Dreyfus Health Policy & Research Longtime Champion of Patients, Community Health, and Medical Innovations Washington, D.C. – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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First National Phosphorus Awareness Day Engages 50,000 People
First National Phosphorus Awareness Day Engages 50,000 People Kidney Patients, Families, and Professionals Advance Education American Association of Kidney Patients Expands Social Impact Washington, D.C.: The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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Kidney Patients Raise National Health Alert on Phosphorus
Kidney Patients Raise National Health Alert on Phosphorus First National Phosphorus Awareness Day is April 5, 2024 Medicare Phosphorus Drug Proposal Undermines Kidney Health Goals For Immediate Release:April 4, 2024 Media Contact:Jennifer RateDirector, Communications & Digital Operationsjrate@aakp.org(813)
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Kidney Patients Highlight Authors to Celebrate National Doctors Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 28, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT:Jennifer Rate, Director, Communications and Digital Operationsjrate@aakp.org(813) 400-2394 Kidney Patients Highlight Authors to Celebrate National Doctors Day Largest Kidney Patient Group Honors Expert Authors Known for Patient Advocacy Washington, D.C.:
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2024 World Kidney Day Statement
2024 World Kidney Day Statement American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) WASHINGTON, D.C.: The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the largest independent kidney patient organization in the United States, issued a statement (see below)
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Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act (H.R. 2706/S. 1183)
Supporting Organizations The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) works collaboratively with a group of diverse stakeholders representing the disability and medical community to advocate for the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act. The following organizations have formally supported the bill:
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New CDC Respiratory Guidance Ignores Kidney Patient Concerns
New CDC Respiratory Guidance Ignores Kidney Patient Concerns HHS and CDC Omission Labeled a Government Determinant of Health Serious Questions Build Over Inconsistent HHS Approach to Kidney Health Washington, D.C.: Today, the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
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Kidney Patients Target Medicare Transplant Double Standard
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 9, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Rate Director, Communications and Digital Operations jrate@aakp.org (813)
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