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ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, on Rare Disease Day, and on behalf of all those who live a rare kidney disease, the American Kidney Fund (AKF) proudly joins this...

ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On March 1, the American Kidney Fund (AKF) will kick off Kidney Month and shine a spotlight on kidney disease, a life-altering condition that...

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the American Kidney Fund (AKF) announced the consolidation of two vital initiatives—the David Atkins Fund and the living kidney donor program...

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Kidney Fund today announced Dr. Pranav Garimella as its Chief Medical Officer (CMO). A nationally recognized leader in nephrology and...

ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the American Kidney Fund (AKF) will host its second Patient Access Initiative (PAI) Summit—part of AKF’s ongoing work to address health care...

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the American Kidney Fund (AKF) launched its newest educational campaign, “Answers Unlocked,” to spread awareness of the need and benefits of...

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Kidney Fund (AKF) has turned on its Disaster Relief Program to aid dialysis and post-transplant patients living in areas impacted by...

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the American Kidney Fund (AKF) is hosting the third annual Dialysis at Home summit, a free, online event in which participants will hear from...

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Helene across the Southeast, the American Kidney Fund’s (AKF) Disaster Relief Program is continuing to...

ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of AKF’s Rare Kidney Disease Action Network (RKDAN) and health care professionals will visit Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. today to meet...