Join us next week at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference in #WashingtonDC where AKF President and CEO LaVarne Burton will be part of a panel discussing the issue of protecting access to treatment for people living with #kidneydisease. #ALC53

AKF attended the 144th Annual Session of the #NationalBaptistConvention this week in #Baltimore, MD. From connecting with attendees to sharing the latest AKF news and educational initiatives, such as #KidneyHealthforAll™, we thank all of those who stopped by!

September is #PainAwarenessMonth. AFK encourages everyone to educate themselves about the causes of #kidneypain, what it feels like, how to tell kidney pain from back pain, when to talk to your doctor about treatment and more. Visit our website: bit.ly/4duFKjs

Get to know your kidneys! Our Talk With Your Doctor Guide about preventing #kidneydisease if you have #diabetes or #highbloodpressure will help you prepare for your next doctor visit, providing tips to get ready and questions to ask. Learn more: bit.ly/3J0duYl

Great news for the #IgAnephropathy community:  the FDA has granted full approval of Filspari (sparsentan) after long-term results from a study showed the drug preserves #kidneyfunction in patients, even to the point of remission in some patients. Details: hcplive.com/view/fda-appro…

AKF’s David Atkins Living Donor Assistance Fund covers travel costs associated with #kidneydonation for those becoming living kidney donors in #Massachusetts and the #NewYorkCity metro-area. See if you qualify to apply: bit.ly/3zMZtvM

This week - and every week - we recognize all of the incredible #nephrologynurses who make a world of difference every day. Your compassion, dedication, & expertise in caring for those with #kidneydisease is meaningful & inspiring. #NNW24 #NephrologyNursesWeek

#HealthcareProfessionals - did you know you can earn CE credits while strengthening your understanding of #kidneydisease through our virtual, accredited Kidney Health Coach program? Learn more: bit.ly/3tsnSAm #ContinuingEducation

September is #NationalPreparednessMonth and if you're a #dialysis patient, its especially important to make sure you're ready if disaster strikes. Read our blog for tips to help you prepare to stay healthy in the event of a disaster: bit.ly/3OhfCgH

Through our Living Donor Protection Report Card, we identified 7 types of legislation that can help protect living organ donors in the U.S. and encourage more #kidney transplants. Learn more here: kidneyfund.org/livingdonors. #livingdonors

AKF is pleased to partner with PicnicHealth on a virtual research study to raise awareness about the impact of real-world data research & medical record access to improve medical treatments & the understanding of diseases. Read more about how this works: bit.ly/3MDUpwX

Those elected on Nov. 5 will make decisions about programs and issues that have a huge impact on #publichealth. Make sure your voice is heard and check to make sure you’re registered to vote: bit.ly/2BbSuy5 #KidneyAdvocacy #Vote2024 #YourVoteMatters

Today at 1 p.m., AKF President and CEO LaVarne Burton will be part of an expert panel at the CBCF Inc. #ALC53 to discuss protecting access to treatment for people living with #kidneydisease.

Mark your calendars! Join AKF on Thurs. Oct. 3 for a free, virtual, one-day Dialysis at Home event. Educational event sessions focus on #homedialysis & are led by #healthcareprofessionals. Register to save your spot: bit.ly/47idPkN

AKF President and CEO LaVarne Burton was pleased to take part in the expert panel “Protecting Health Equity in Kidney Care” at the CBCF Inc. #ALC53 today. The panel discussed the urgent of protecting access to treatment for people living with #kidneydisease. #KidneyHealthForAll

LaVarne Burton, AKF President and CEO will be joining AKF Ambassador Jim Myers for a live interview broadcast of @KidneyStories 2, today at 11 a.m. ET! Tune in: youtube.com/live/bX3yt50Tc…

Use AKF’s new Know Your Kidney Numbers interactive tool to learn more about your current kidney health, possible risks of developing kidney disease, and how to slow down damage to your kidneys if you have kidney disease. Learn more and try it yourself: bit.ly/4bR38a0

AKF Ambassador, John Bayton, has been talking with CBCF Inc. #ALC53 attendees about their personal experience living with #kidneydisease, the fastest growing non-contagious disease in the U.S. #KidneyHealthForAll