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Jun 24, 20211 min read

June 24 Community Conversations: Chronic Kidney Disease

Thirty-three percent of American adults are at risk for kidney disease… that’s one out of every three people! Black Americans and people...

Jun 22, 20211 min read

The Journey Continues Episode 22 "Walking in Faith"

Jun 18, 20211 min read

Controversies in Nephrology Winners

Jun 18, 20211 min read

NKF Statement on Juneteenth

Jun 18, 20211 min read

JUNTEENTH

Jun 14, 20212 min read

NKFI Named as Finalist for $20,000 Community Nutrition Grant from siggi's

Jun 11, 20211 min read

Free kidney screenings coming to area

Jun 8, 20211 min read

The Journey Continues Episode 21 "A Lasting Legacy"

Jun 4, 20213 min read

Understanding the Difference Between ESRD and Polycystic Kidney Disease

Jun 1, 20212 min read

Bands play for kidney donation awareness in Decatur

Jun 1, 20211 min read

Doctor starts program to close the gap for Black organ transplant patients

From NBC Nightly News Studies show that 26 percent of Black patients waiting for an organ receive one and the number is nearly double for...

May 27, 20212 min read

Joliet girl with rare condition finally receives new kidney

May 25, 20211 min read

The Journey Continues Episode 20 "Game Changer"

May 20, 20211 min read

Kidneys in the Kitchen: Simple Apple Crisp

This simple apple crisp is easy-to-make and low in sugar. Recipe from Everyday Eating Cookbook by Dr. Melissa Prest of the National...

May 14, 20211 min read

En Vivo con Univision: 21 de mayo

May 12, 20213 min read

FDA Approves Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease

May 12, 20211 min read

Alden Lakeland Offers In-Facility Dialysis

May 11, 20212 min read

Sacred Heart Academy 6th grader gets kidney donation from woman who works at his school

Published by ABC7Chicago CHICAGO (WLS) -- A woman's lifesaving donation to a 6th grade boy is making us Chicago Proud. Gavin Sexton...

May 11, 20211 min read

The Journey Continues Episode 19 "Passion with Purpose"

May 5, 20211 min read

Kidneys in the Kitchen: Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie

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know your kidneys: news

June 24 Community Conversations: Chronic Kidney Disease

The Journey Continues Episode 22 "Walking in Faith"

Controversies in Nephrology Winners

NKF Statement on Juneteenth

JUNTEENTH

NKFI Named as Finalist for $20,000 Community Nutrition Grant from siggi's

Free kidney screenings coming to area

The Journey Continues Episode 21 "A Lasting Legacy"

Understanding the Difference Between ESRD and Polycystic Kidney Disease

Bands play for kidney donation awareness in Decatur

Doctor starts program to close the gap for Black organ transplant patients

Joliet girl with rare condition finally receives new kidney

The Journey Continues Episode 20 "Game Changer"

Kidneys in the Kitchen: Simple Apple Crisp

En Vivo con Univision: 21 de mayo

FDA Approves Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease

Alden Lakeland Offers In-Facility Dialysis

Sacred Heart Academy 6th grader gets kidney donation from woman who works at his school

The Journey Continues Episode 19 "Passion with Purpose"

Kidneys in the Kitchen: Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie

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