Category Archives: Media / Press Releases


NKF Innovation Fund Seeks to Accelerate Kidney Disease Therapies

Potentially game changing impact investment program aimed at fundamentally disrupting the fight against kidney disease April 11, 2022, New York, NY —The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) today, announced the launch of the NKF Innovation Fund, a new impact investment program aimed at fundamentally disrupting the fight against kidney disease. “The kidney health landscape is broken and lacks needed innovation,” said Kevin Longino, chief.....Continue


Diabetes is Focus for National Kidney Month

New Phase of the “Are You the 33%?” Campaign Empowers People to Take Action March 1, 2021, New York, NY — In honor of National Kidney Month which starts today, the National Kidney Foundation’s (NKF) national public awareness campaign, “Are You the 33%?” enters a new phase focusing on the connection between type 2 diabetes (T2D) and kidney disease, also known.....Continue


Dr. Cozumel Pruette Joins NKFMDDE Board

Award-winning JHU nephrologist provides care for children with kidney problems LUTHERVILLE, Md. (Feb. 9, 2022) −The National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryland and Delaware (NKFMDDE) has selected Cozumel Southern Pruette, M.D., M.H.S. – assistant professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine –to its board of directors. “As a nephrologist dedicated to the health and well-being of pediatric.....Continue


NKF and ASN Release New Way to Diagnose Kidney Diseases

Both Organizations Recommend Race-Free Approach to Estimate GFR Sept. 23, 2021, New York, NY – Today, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Task Force on Reassessing the Inclusion of Race in Diagnosing Kidney Diseases has released its final report, which outlines a new race-free approach to diagnose kidney disease. In the report, the NKF-ASN Task Force recommends.....Continue


NKF launches Heart Your Kidneys Campaign

Heart Your Kidneys (HYK) is our public awareness campaign; as an activist organization, Heart Your Kidneys elevates the kidneys to the status of other vital organs such as the heart. Kidneys are our body’s small, but powerful, chemical factories; working 24/7 to remove waste and keep our blood pressure in check. It only takes two simple tests at your primary care.....Continue


Give the Gift of Life!

Today, there are 26 million adults who suffer from Chronic Kidney Disease! Could it be you or someone you love? You can make a difference today and “Give the Gift of Life” Ray Harris’ Story: “In 1998 I was a physically active father of two without any limitations. As a recent graduate and Natural Resources Officer life was good! Than.....Continue


The Gift of Life!

“The NKF inspires those who give and those who receive a kidney and provides valuable guidance to both.” Transplant Patient – Larry Albert Watch his story! Larry Albert, Kidney Transplant Recipient (left) with daughter and donor, Kim Fisher (right) Our Story—By Kim Fisher “My father, Larry Albert, was diagnosed with kidney disease a few years ago due to medications he was prescribed over.....Continue


NKF-MD-DE Launches “12 Days of Giving” Campaign

Holiday drive to fund essential services for kidney patients! ‘Tis the season for giving and the National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryland and Delaware (National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryland and Delaware) is challenging donors to give gifts that will directly impact day-to-day living for area kidney patients. The Foundation has launched its first ever 12 Days of Giving campaign wherein donors.....Continue


NKF-MD-DE’s #GivingTuesday Campaign Nov. 29 To Support Low Income Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

November 22, 2016 LUTHERVILLE, Md. – The National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryland and Delaware (National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryland and Delaware) has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Occurring Nov. 29, #GivingTuesday takes place annually each Tuesday after Thanksgiving (in the.....Continue


NKF-MD-DE’s #GivingTuesday Campaign Nov. 29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     CONTACT: Caryn Sagal, caryn@lawrencehoward.com National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryland and Delaware’s #GivingTuesday Campaign Nov. 29 To Support Low Income Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease LUTHERVILLE, Md. The National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryland and Delaware (National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryland and Delaware) has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and.....Continue