Monthly Archives: March 2020

Challenges, Unusual Opportunities and A New Respect for Lace-Ups during COVID-19

Posted on March 26, 2020 by nkf _advocacy

By Kevin Longino, CEO ofNational Kidney Foundation and kidney transplant patient With each new week during the COVID-19 crisis we all find ourselves dealing with new challenges and some unusual opportunities. So, first some challenges. Dialysis, Moving to Home Our … Continue reading →

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Supporting you during the coronavirus pandemic

Posted on March 19, 2020 by nkf _advocacy

By Kevin Longino, CEO, National Kidney Foundation and kidney transplant patient I know the heightened concern you all have right now regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, and it can be unsettling. As a kidney transplant patient on a daily regimen of … Continue reading →

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The Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act (H.R. 5534) Passes House E&C Health Subcommittee

Posted on March 11, 2020 by nkf _advocacy

The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee gave a gift to kidney transplant patients on March 11th, the day before World Kidney Day, when it unanimously passed the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act (H.R. 5534). During … Continue reading →

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2020 Kidney Patient Summit Postponed

Posted on March 9, 2020 by nkf _advocacy

Over the weekend, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its recommendations for older adults and people with kidney disease or other severe chronic medical conditions. They note that these groups appear to be at higher risk for … Continue reading →

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