TAMPA, Fla. April 13, 2004 – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is pleased to introduce its new, monthly electronic newsletter “Kidney Transplant Today.” This newsletter is devoted to those who are interested in learning about kidney transplantation or those who have received a kidney transplant.

Beginning in July 2004, AAKP will electronically transmit “Kidney Transplant Today” on the first Tuesday of every month. The newsletter will feature important news about transplants, advances in medications, developments in research, new programs and materials about kidney transplants and much more.

“AAKP believes strongly that patient education leads to better outcomes and improved communication with members of the healthcare team,” AAKP Executive Director Kris Robinson comments. “Timely and appropriate information can help patients make educated decisions about their treatment options.”

Interested subscribers should send their name and e-mail address by clicking here. In the subject line, please type “Kidney Transplant Today.”

AAKP is the voluntary, patient organization, which for 35 years, has been dedicated to improving the lives of fellow kidney patients and their families by helping them deal with the physical, emotional and social impact of kidney disease. The programs offered by AAKP inform and inspire patients and their families to better understand their condition, adjust more readily to their circumstances and assume more normal, productive lives in their communities.