This #WorldKidneyDay, we’re asking you to take the time to find out why your kidneys count— no matter where you are on your kidney health journey—understand what you can do to protect them & share what you learn with the ones you love 💙 Get started: kidneyfund.org/kidney-month
Nephrologists, Primary Care Physicans, and more health professionals 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”: https://bit.ly/4hlUC6F
🤔 Did you know that damage to your kidneys can’t be reversed? Being proactive about your kidney health can help you prevent or manage the progression of kidney disease 🩺 Learn what you can do to protect your kidneys: kidneyfund.org/kidney-month
From Stat News / New study finds that implementing a wait time modification policy helped more Black patients access #kidneytransplants—resulting in 5.3 more transplants per 1,000 Black candidates.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3PuSnUw
This #KidneyMonth, we want YOU 🫵 to talk to your doctor about your kidney health & share what you learn with the people you love. Take AKF’s Pledge to Protect your Kidneys — no matter where you are in your kidney health journey: https://bit.ly/4cyUVuE
LaVarne A. Burton, President & CEO of AKF, highlights new research from bidmcreseach.bsky.social, Brigham and Women’s Hospital & Boston Medical Center showing race-neutral kidney transplant policies are working. Learn more: https://bit.ly/40S3hGr
Get familiar with the different kinds of tests for your kidney health 🧪 Find out how they’re done & what they can tell you about your kidneys 📋 Learn more about how you can work to prevent or manage kidney disease: https://bit.ly/3JCtosy
Thought you missed out on your chance to tune into Kidney Action Week? Think again! 📺
Watch free, in-depth educational content on all things kidney health - from detection & diagnosis to treatment options & advancements in care. Start learning now: https://bit.ly/4b9a1Vf
🚨 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.
We would also like to thank Senator Tom Cotton, Senator Bernie Sanders & Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for their support of the bill & protections for living organ donors!
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 partnerships@kidneyfund.org 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
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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.
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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 partnerships@kidneyfund.org for your application and virtual submission folder.
