🚨 Tomorrow’s the day! AKF’s 7th annual Kidney Action Week kicks off at 11AM ET ⏰ Join the only free, virtual conference in the U.S. bringing together people living with kidney disease, caregivers, health professionals & advocates to learn, connect, and take action: https://bit.ly/kidneyactionweek26

The American Kidney Fund was proud to attend the Black Health Matters Winter Summit in Atlanta, connecting with more than 300 attendees at the AKF booth! Events like this are critical to advancing awareness around #kidneydisease—especially in Black communities, who are disproportionately affected.

This morning, Senator Bill Cassidy said it best: living organ donors are heroes. We strongly agree & thank him for his leadership in support the Living Donor Protect Act, which advanced out of committee today! Read our statement on this major step forward: bit.ly/4segFAy

Health professionals can earn CME credits through accredited online course, “The Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Collective: Piecing Multidisciplinary and Patient Insights to Optimize Care.” The course offers strategies to help you identify, screen, & manage patients with #CKD & #CKM: https://bit.ly/4sRRsNs

Healthcare professionals, including Nephrologists, Primary Care Physicians and more, can now earn free CME credits through the accredited online course, “Bridging the Gap: Case-Based Exploration of Current and Emerging Therapies in IgA Nephropathy.” Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4hlUC6F

A #KidneyActionWeek virtual session you don't want to miss: Join a live Q&A with AKF’s Chief Medical Officer to discuss kidney disease diagnosis, management, treatment options, and emerging trends in care. View the full Kidney Action Week schedule and register: https://bit.ly/kidneyactionweek26

Caring for high-risk kidney transplant recipients? Learn how to personalize CMV prevention by completing the accredited online course, “From All Angles: Minimizing CMV in High-Risk Kidney Transplant Recipients”: https://bit.ly/4o2MB9p

Cardiologists, Nephrologists, and more healthcare professionals can earn CME credits by completing the accredited online course, “From Screening to Action: Addressing Chronic Kidney Disease to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk”. Get started learning today: https://bit.ly/3Lw5ymL

How are telemedicine, mobile apps, and artificial intelligence (AI) transforming kidney care? Join AKF's 7th Annual virtual #KidneyActionWeek (March 2–5) to learn more! 🕛Thurs. March 5 at 12 p.m. ET Register: https://bit.ly/kidneyactionweek26

🍽️Renal care professionals: don’t miss Kidney-Friendly Eating and Nutrition, a live Q&A with renal dietitians including Vanessa Connolly, Tues., March 3, during AKF’s #KidneyActionWeek (March 2–5). Register: https://bit.ly/kidneyactionweek26

From pioneering transplant innovations to new treatment approvals, the #nephrology field continues to move forward in exciting ways that offer real hope for patients. AKF's CMO, Dr. Pranav Garimella, highlights top research advancements of 2025: https://bit.ly/3ZNUq8e

🍎🥦 New study shows plant-forward diets may lower #chronickidneydisease risk! 🩺 Learn more by reading the new article that features AKF's Ryan Woolley, M.S.P.H., R.D.N., senior director of public education: https://bit.ly/4ttNCKK

📣 Registration is now open for the American Kidney Fund’s 7th annual #KidneyActionWeek, taking place March 2–5. Hear insights from leading clinicians, AKF Ambassadors and patient advocates to help inform your practice. 🔗 👇 Register today: https://bit.ly/kidneyactionweek26

Caring for high-risk kidney transplant recipients? Learn how to personalize CMV prevention that leads to the best outcomes for your patients by completing the accredited online course, “From All Angles: Minimizing CMV in High-Risk Kidney Transplant Recipients”: https://bit.ly/4o2MB9p

⏰ Deadline soon! Applications close JAN. 30TH for the 2026–2027 Kidney Health Coach Health Equity Grants! Kidney Health Coaches apply: https://bit.ly/498UeGc Community orgs: Email [email protected] for your application and virtual submission folder.

Sharing your experience with a rare kidney disease can benefit you in many ways, including inspiring others! Not sure where to start with sharing your story? Download AKF’s educational guide for tips on conversation starters and how others can help you: https://bit.ly/47PJ88v

CKD and cardio-kidney-metabolic care is a team effort. This CME activity brings together multidisciplinary and patient insights to support guideline-based screening, risk identification, and management of CKD and CKM conditions. ▶️ ms.spr.ly/63323t7Y6x

Primary Care Physicians, Cardiologists, Nephrologists and more health professionals are eligible to earn CME credits by completing the free, accredited online course, “From Screening to Action: Addressing Chronic Kidney Disease to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk”. Get started: https://bit.ly/3Lw5ymL

Nephrologists, Primary Care Physicians, Nurses and Physician Assistants can earn CME credits by completing the free, accredited online course, “Bridging the Gap: Case-Based Exploration of Current and Emerging Therapies in IgA Nephropathy”. 🧠 Get started today: https://bit.ly/4hlUC6F

Health professionals can earn CME credits through accredited online course, “The Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Collective: Piecing Multidisciplinary and Patient Insights to Optimize Care.” The course offers strategies to help you identify, screen, & manage patients with #CKD & #CKM: https://bit.ly/4sRRsNs

🚨 Applications are OPEN for the 2026–27 Kidney Health Coach Health Equity Grants! ⏰ Deadline: Jan. 30 Kidney Health Coaches apply: https://bit.ly/498UeGc Community orgs: Email [email protected] for your application and virtual submission folder.

Dr. Pranav Garimella, chief medical officer of the American Kidney Fund, recently spoke with HCPLive about kidney hashtag#xenotransplants and what these advances could mean for the future of kidney transplantation. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/49ag4cs

🚨The deadline to apply for AKF's 2026 Clinical Scientist in Nephrology (CSN) Fellowship is coming up: January 5, 2026! For more than 30 years, AKF’s CSN program has supported groundbreaking research to advance the diagnosis, treatment, & care of people living with #CKD. Apply: https://bit.ly/47x6X5b

The American Kidney Fund is pleased to announce that it is joining forces with the @amdiabetesassn.bsky.social to increase awareness and inform communities about the intersection of #kidneydisease and #diabetes, the leading cause of kidney disease in the U.S. Details: https://bit.ly/3MQUWiu

Mike Spigler of @kidneyfund.bsky.social spoke with us about a study on housing instability and food insecurity among people with ESKD. #nephsky #kidneydisease #sdoh #foodinsecurity #housinginstability www.docwirenews.com/post/housing...

🚨 Applications are open for the 2026 Clinical Scientist in Nephrology (CSN) Fellowship! For more than 30 years, AKF’s CSN program has supported groundbreaking research to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and care of people living with #CKD. 👉 Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/47x6X5b

Sharing your experience with a rare kidney disease can benefit you in many ways, including inspiring others! Not sure where to start with sharing your story? Download AKF’s educational guide for tips on conversation starters and how others can help you: https://bit.ly/47PJ88v

Explore our new hub on IgA nephropathy for expert insights, emerging therapies, and the latest in disease management. Stay informed and enhance your clinical practice. ms.spr.ly/63322tEDUa

Join leading nephrology experts for Decera Clinical Education's 2025 Nephrology Update, a virtual event on the latest advances in kidney disease management. Explore cutting-edge science, treatment strategies, & emerging therapies that are reshaping renal care. Register: https://bit.ly/43rYJZb

Marnisha Mintlow shares more about her experience as a living kidney donor and advice to others in Ep. 7 of The Kidney Collective™, “I Wish I Knew… The experience of being a living donor ”, available now. 🎧 Watch on YouTube, or listen via Apple Podcasts & Spotify: https://bit.ly/4qvPZeC

Learn more about the process of being a living kidney donor by listening to Marnisha Mintlow’s experience on Ep. 7 of The Kidney Collective™, “I Wish I Knew… The experience of being a living donor”, available now.🎧 Watch on YouTube, or listen via Apple Podcasts & Spotify: https://bit.ly/4qvPZeC

AKF commends the introduction of the Kidney Care Access Protection Act (H.R. 6214) in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday. The bipartisan legislation would help ensure people on dialysis consistently have access to the services they need. More: https://bit.ly/4obMA23

Today, members of the kidney community — including patients, policymakers, advocates, health care professionals, industry representatives & innovators — will gather for AKF's third annual Patient Access Initiative (PAI) Summit in Washington, D.C. Details: https://bit.ly/4pmJedr

Today, members of the kidney community will come together for AKF's fourth annual Dialysis at Home event, a free, one-day virtual gathering. Learn more about the educational and interactive sessions: https://bit.ly/449zLOw #HomeDialysis

“Since kidney donation, I went and got my master's and my doctorate. No stopping me. We're still going strong.” Hear more from Marnisha in Ep. 7 of The Kidney Collective™, “I Wish I Knew… The experience of being a living donor”, available now. 🎧 Watch/listen: https://bit.ly/4qvPZeC

Join leading nephrology experts for Decera Clinical Education's 2025 Nephrology Update, a virtual event on the latest advances in kidney disease management. Explore cutting-edge science, treatment strategies, & emerging therapies that are reshaping renal care. Register: https://bit.ly/43rYJZb

“Kidney donors have to educated about what the process is and how it’s not really a change to your life.” Hear more from living kidney donor Marnisha Mintlow by watching or listening to Ep. 7 of The Kidney Collective™, available now: https://bit.ly/4qvPZeC

The American Kidney Fund has released our latest report, Stemming the Tide of Kidney Disease, ahead of AKF’s Patient Access Initiative event coming up this Friday, Nov. 21. Read the full report: https://bit.ly/3NZrjKh

On #WorldDiabetesDay, we’re raising awareness about the link between diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Your patients can take small steps that can make a big difference: managing their blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol can help keep kidneys healthy. 💪 https://bit.ly/3EV5RUF

The seventh and final episode of The Kidney Collective™, “I wish I knew… The experience of being a living donor”, is now streaming. Marnisha Mintlow discusses the living donor experience, why she decided to donate, the testing process, the surgical process and more. Tune in: https://bit.ly/4qvPZeC

🎧 Listen to the inspiring story and advice from AKF Ambassador Leigh-Ann Williams on Ep. 6 of The Kidney Collective™: “I Wish I Knew… About transitioning to home dialysis” available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube: https://bit.ly/4hrUUc7

“I want to encourage anyone thinking about home dialysis to reach out and learn more. You can definitely do it. I have no medical background.” Ep. 6 of The Kidney Collective™, “I wish I knew… About transitioning to home dialysis” is available now. 🎧 Listen/watch: https://bit.ly/4hrUUc7

#ICYMI Ep. 6 of The Kidney Collective™ is available now! Hear AKF Ambassador and passionate kidney community advocate Leigh-Ann Williams share more about her journey to home dialysis and advice to other kidney patients. 🎧 Watch/listen: https://bit.ly/4hrUUc7

The American Kidney Fund is excited to be in Houston for @ASNKidney's #KidneyWk! Stop by our booth #1809 to connect with our staff and learn more about AKF's educational initiatives like Know Your Kidneys, Kidney Health for All™, resources for #NephrologyProfessionals and more!

“For me, it's really just about pushing and striving for that better quality of life for dialysis patients.” Ep. 6 of The Kidney Collective™, “I Wish I Knew… About transitioning to home dialysis”, featuring AKF Ambassador Leigh-Ann Williams is out now: https://bit.ly/4hrUUc7

🚨 Applications are now open for the 2026 Clinical Scientist in Nephrology (CSN) Fellowship! For more than 30 years, AKF’s CSN program has supported groundbreaking research to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and care of people living with CKD. 👉 Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/47x6X5b

“I'm always telling people about chronic kidney disease being the silent killer because it really is.” Hear more from Leigh-Ann in Ep. 6 of The Kidney Collective™, “I Wish I Knew… About transitioning to home dialysis”, available now. 🎧 Watch/listen: https://bit.ly/4hrUUc7

Episode 6 of The Kidney Collective™ is out now! In “I Wish I Knew… About transitioning to home dialysis,” Leigh-Ann talks about how home dialysis & a positive mindset have helped her to live her mantra: “these kidneys won’t hold me back!” Listen/watch: https://bit.ly/4hrUUc7

🧠 Looking to better understand kidney disease—whether for yourself, a loved one, or your patients? AKF's Kidney Education Corner is a free, online educational resource designed to empower patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals alike. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4kTbhiJ

AKF is excited to be at the American College of Rheumatology Conference in Chicago! Stop by our booth to chat with our team and learn about our educational resources on Vasculitis, Goutful, and Looped in on Lupus Nephritis. #ACR25