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Managing phosphorus for those on dialysis usually means changing diet, taking medicines, and tracking lab results. It can also have some people wondering if having high phosphorus can affect their chance of getting a transplant. www.kidney.org/news-stories...
What People on Dialysis Say About Phosphorus and Kidney Transplantation
Managing phosphorus can be hard for people on dialysis. It usually means changing diet, taking medicines, and tracking lab results. It can also lead to questions about kidney transplant, with some…
www.kidney.org
September 24, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Managing phosphorus for those on dialysis usually means changing diet, taking medicines, and tracking lab results. It can also have some people wondering if having high phosphorus can affect their chance of getting a transplant. www.kidney.org/news-stories...
Food connects us to our culture, our families, and memories that last a lifetime. And a CKD diagnosis doesn't mean you have to leave any of that behind. buff.ly/dBZ8lLK
8 Kidney-Friendly Recipes to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Food connects us to our culture, our families, and memories that last a lifetime. And a chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnosis doesn't mean you have to leave any of that behind. With a few simple…
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September 22, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Food connects us to our culture, our families, and memories that last a lifetime. And a CKD diagnosis doesn't mean you have to leave any of that behind. buff.ly/dBZ8lLK
Now in end-stage kidney disease, Tony Award and Grammy Award winner J. Harrison Ghee is searching for a living kidney donor. They sat down with NKF to share their story and raise awareness about organ donation. buff.ly/OYKNfpp
September 21, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Now in end-stage kidney disease, Tony Award and Grammy Award winner J. Harrison Ghee is searching for a living kidney donor. They sat down with NKF to share their story and raise awareness about organ donation. buff.ly/OYKNfpp
Now in end-stage kidney disease, Tony Award and Grammy Award winner J. Harrison Ghee is searching for a living kidney donor. They sat down with NKF to share their story and raise awareness about organ donation. buff.ly/OYKNfpp
September 18, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Now in end-stage kidney disease, Tony Award and Grammy Award winner J. Harrison Ghee is searching for a living kidney donor. They sat down with NKF to share their story and raise awareness about organ donation. buff.ly/OYKNfpp
A mother’s love knows no bounds. 🧡 Living kidney donation saves lives!
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September 18, 2026 at 5:19 PM
A mother’s love knows no bounds. 🧡 Living kidney donation saves lives!
#livingdonor #kidneydisease #kidneytransplant
#livingdonor #kidneydisease #kidneytransplant
Looking for a hemodialysis checklist that includes actions that help promote safe and effective hemodialysis treatments? We have you covered. www.kidney.org/kidney-topic...
Hemodialysis
Hemodialysis pronounced hee-moh-dye-AL-uh-sis, is a life-saving treatment for kidney failure. It uses a machine and a filter to clean your blood when your kidneys can no longer do enough of this work.
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September 17, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Looking for a hemodialysis checklist that includes actions that help promote safe and effective hemodialysis treatments? We have you covered. www.kidney.org/kidney-topic...
NKF asked people on dialysis about how they managed phosphorus and whether phosphorus had been discussed during the kidney transplant process. Hear what they said. www.kidney.org/news-stories...
What People on Dialysis Say About Phosphorus and Kidney Transplantation
Managing phosphorus can be hard for people on dialysis. It usually means changing diet, taking medicines, and tracking lab results. It can also lead to questions about kidney transplant, with some…
www.kidney.org
September 17, 2026 at 4:01 PM
NKF asked people on dialysis about how they managed phosphorus and whether phosphorus had been discussed during the kidney transplant process. Hear what they said. www.kidney.org/news-stories...
The KidneyCARE Study now has participants in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Join this research study that will advance patient education and kidney disease treatment. buff.ly/Aip6U9k
September 17, 2026 at 1:02 PM
The KidneyCARE Study now has participants in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Join this research study that will advance patient education and kidney disease treatment. buff.ly/Aip6U9k
Join NKF for a conversation on strengthening communication between kidney cancer care partners and healthcare teams. Hear from a kidney cancer survivor, their care partner, and an onco-nephrology expert on advocacy, navigating care, and getting the most from the healthcare system. bit.ly/46NuVHy
September 16, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Join NKF for a conversation on strengthening communication between kidney cancer care partners and healthcare teams. Hear from a kidney cancer survivor, their care partner, and an onco-nephrology expert on advocacy, navigating care, and getting the most from the healthcare system. bit.ly/46NuVHy
The NKF KidneyCare Study has been selected as a nominee for the Inaugural Prix Galien Patient First Award in Honor of Michael J. Fox by The Galien Foundation, the premier global institution recognizing groundbreaking achievements in the life sciences. buff.ly/rESuEdN
National Kidney Foundation’s KidneyCARE® Study Nominated for Inaugural 2026 Prix Galien Patient First Award
Tune in for the latest research and perspectives on kidney health from NKF.
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September 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The NKF KidneyCare Study has been selected as a nominee for the Inaugural Prix Galien Patient First Award in Honor of Michael J. Fox by The Galien Foundation, the premier global institution recognizing groundbreaking achievements in the life sciences. buff.ly/rESuEdN
The NKF Peers mentoring program provides one-on-one support to guide you through your kidney health journey. Get connected with a mentor now. bit.ly/3GMRFh9
September 16, 2026 at 1:04 PM
The NKF Peers mentoring program provides one-on-one support to guide you through your kidney health journey. Get connected with a mentor now. bit.ly/3GMRFh9
Recetas. Tradiciones. Historias. Hay muchas cosas que heredamos de nuestras familias y llevamos con nosotros toda la vida.
Este #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana, hagamos espacio para hablar también de nuestros riñones.
Conoce tu riesgo y encuentra información y recursos en kidney.org/culturahispana.
Este #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana, hagamos espacio para hablar también de nuestros riñones.
Conoce tu riesgo y encuentra información y recursos en kidney.org/culturahispana.
September 16, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Recetas. Tradiciones. Historias. Hay muchas cosas que heredamos de nuestras familias y llevamos con nosotros toda la vida.
Este #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana, hagamos espacio para hablar también de nuestros riñones.
Conoce tu riesgo y encuentra información y recursos en kidney.org/culturahispana.
Este #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana, hagamos espacio para hablar también de nuestros riñones.
Conoce tu riesgo y encuentra información y recursos en kidney.org/culturahispana.
A CKD diagnosis doesn’t mean you have to give up the foods and traditions you love. This Hispanic Heritage Month, explore eight kidney-friendly recipes inspired by traditional favorites. buff.ly/dBZ8lLK
8 Kidney-Friendly Recipes to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Food connects us to our culture, our families, and memories that last a lifetime. And a chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnosis doesn't mean you have to leave any of that behind. With a few simple…
www.kidney.org
September 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
A CKD diagnosis doesn’t mean you have to give up the foods and traditions you love. This Hispanic Heritage Month, explore eight kidney-friendly recipes inspired by traditional favorites. buff.ly/dBZ8lLK
The proposed payment update is a step forward, but Medicare must focus on those hardest to serve—children, rural patients, home dialysis patients, and people with complex medical needs—to ensure the system works for everyone, not just the average case. www.kidney.org/news-stories...
NKF Comments to Medicare on ESRD Payment System
Every year, the government agency that runs Medicare (it's called the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) writes new rules about how much it will pay dialysis clinics for taking care of…
www.kidney.org
September 15, 2026 at 1:03 PM
The proposed payment update is a step forward, but Medicare must focus on those hardest to serve—children, rural patients, home dialysis patients, and people with complex medical needs—to ensure the system works for everyone, not just the average case. www.kidney.org/news-stories...
Home dialysis lets people manage treatment at home with peritoneal dialysis or home hemodialysis. Is it right for you? Take this quick quiz to find out. buff.ly/XKVU9HQ
Home Dialysis
Our guide for home dialysis patients and care partners, offering support on types, preparation, and nutrition, resources.
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September 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Home dialysis lets people manage treatment at home with peritoneal dialysis or home hemodialysis. Is it right for you? Take this quick quiz to find out. buff.ly/XKVU9HQ
Help researchers crack the genetic code of kidney disease. 🧬 This fully remote study is open to U.S. adults 18+, with or without kidney disease.
Join free and receive a free ancestry report: bit.ly/4hKzOYK
Join free and receive a free ancestry report: bit.ly/4hKzOYK
September 14, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Help researchers crack the genetic code of kidney disease. 🧬 This fully remote study is open to U.S. adults 18+, with or without kidney disease.
Join free and receive a free ancestry report: bit.ly/4hKzOYK
Join free and receive a free ancestry report: bit.ly/4hKzOYK
In 2022, J. Harrison Ghee, a Tony Award and Grammy Award winner known for their outstanding performances in shows like Some Like It Hot and Kinky Boots, learned they had kidney disease. Now in stage 5 kidney disease, they spoke NKF about their journey. buff.ly/OYKNfpp
J. Harrison Ghee Isn’t Letting Kidney Failure Stop Them From Living
Image Credit: Benji Rivera In 2022, J. Harrison Ghee, a Tony Award and Grammy Award winner known for their outstanding performances in shows like Some Like It Hot and Kinky Boots, learned they had…
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September 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
In 2022, J. Harrison Ghee, a Tony Award and Grammy Award winner known for their outstanding performances in shows like Some Like It Hot and Kinky Boots, learned they had kidney disease. Now in stage 5 kidney disease, they spoke NKF about their journey. buff.ly/OYKNfpp
You may know Tony and Grammy Award winner J. Harrison Ghee from Broadway’s Some Like It Hot. Now, they’re sharing a more personal journey: living with kidney disease and searching for a living kidney donor. bit.ly/4cE3fZb
September 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
You may know Tony and Grammy Award winner J. Harrison Ghee from Broadway’s Some Like It Hot. Now, they’re sharing a more personal journey: living with kidney disease and searching for a living kidney donor. bit.ly/4cE3fZb
¿Cómo podemos ayudar a nuestros niños a tener una relación saludable con la comida desde pequeños?
La Dra. Mariselis Rosa-Sánchez, nefróloga pediátrica y chef, comparte 3 consejos sencillos para lograrlo de una manera positiva y divertida, sin hablar de alimentos “buenos” o “malos”.
La Dra. Mariselis Rosa-Sánchez, nefróloga pediátrica y chef, comparte 3 consejos sencillos para lograrlo de una manera positiva y divertida, sin hablar de alimentos “buenos” o “malos”.
September 11, 2026 at 7:34 PM
¿Cómo podemos ayudar a nuestros niños a tener una relación saludable con la comida desde pequeños?
La Dra. Mariselis Rosa-Sánchez, nefróloga pediátrica y chef, comparte 3 consejos sencillos para lograrlo de una manera positiva y divertida, sin hablar de alimentos “buenos” o “malos”.
La Dra. Mariselis Rosa-Sánchez, nefróloga pediátrica y chef, comparte 3 consejos sencillos para lograrlo de una manera positiva y divertida, sin hablar de alimentos “buenos” o “malos”.
Genes contain information that helps your body develop and function. But genes can change, creating variants. Sometimes they can directly cause kidney disease or increase a person's risk of developing it. buff.ly/TEuQI3f
Genetic Kidney Diseases: What to Know About Inherited Kidney Conditions
Genes are like the body's instruction manual. They contain information that helps your body develop and function. But genes can change, creating variants. Often these are harmless. Sometimes they can…
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September 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Genes contain information that helps your body develop and function. But genes can change, creating variants. Sometimes they can directly cause kidney disease or increase a person's risk of developing it. buff.ly/TEuQI3f
NKF Peers is looking for mentors who are ready to share their experience, offer support, and be there for someone navigating kidney disease. Become an NKF Peers mentor today and help someone feel less alone. buff.ly/9HelNc7
September 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
NKF Peers is looking for mentors who are ready to share their experience, offer support, and be there for someone navigating kidney disease. Become an NKF Peers mentor today and help someone feel less alone. buff.ly/9HelNc7
PQM has endorsed NKF’s kidney health evaluation measure, promoting annual testing for adults with diabetes and/or high blood pressure to support earlier CKD detection. www.kidney.org/press-room/p...
Partnership for Quality Measurement Endorses NKF Measure to Advance Earlier Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease
Tune in for the latest research and perspectives on kidney health from NKF.
www.kidney.org
September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
PQM has endorsed NKF’s kidney health evaluation measure, promoting annual testing for adults with diabetes and/or high blood pressure to support earlier CKD detection. www.kidney.org/press-room/p...
Join NKF for a conversation on strengthening communication between kidney cancer care partners and healthcare teams. Hear from a kidney cancer survivor, their care partner, and an onco-nephrology expert on advocacy, navigating care, and getting the most from the healthcare system. bit.ly/46NuVHy
September 9, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Join NKF for a conversation on strengthening communication between kidney cancer care partners and healthcare teams. Hear from a kidney cancer survivor, their care partner, and an onco-nephrology expert on advocacy, navigating care, and getting the most from the healthcare system. bit.ly/46NuVHy
For Hispanic and Latino families, food can be an important part of family life and cultural traditions. Dr. Mariselis Rosa-Sanchez, a pediatric nephrologist and chef, explains how families make healthier choices without giving up the foods and flavors they love. www.kidney.org/news-stories...
Childhood Obesity, Kidneys, and Healthy Eating with Dr. Rosa-Sanchez
When we talk about childhood obesity, the conversation is about much more than weight. It is also about health, family, food access, culture, and the environments where children grow up. For Hispanic…
www.kidney.org
September 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
For Hispanic and Latino families, food can be an important part of family life and cultural traditions. Dr. Mariselis Rosa-Sanchez, a pediatric nephrologist and chef, explains how families make healthier choices without giving up the foods and flavors they love. www.kidney.org/news-stories...
The payment update is a solid step forward, but Medicare needs to pay attention to the patients who are hardest to serve- children, rural patients, home dialysis patients, and people with complex medical needs- to make sure the system actually works for everyone. www.kidney.org/news-stories...
NKF Comments to Medicare on ESRD Payment System
Every year, the government agency that runs Medicare (it's called the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) writes new rules about how much it will pay dialysis clinics for taking care of…
www.kidney.org
September 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The payment update is a solid step forward, but Medicare needs to pay attention to the patients who are hardest to serve- children, rural patients, home dialysis patients, and people with complex medical needs- to make sure the system actually works for everyone. www.kidney.org/news-stories...