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Welcome to the National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryland and Delaware’s Newsroom. Here you can browse the latest information, news archives, and articles related to kidney disease and related topics!

2017 Kidney Walks

Comcast Newsmakers featured Dr. Su Thavarajah, Johns Hopkins Medicine
http://comcastnewsmakers.com/2017/03/10/national-kidney-foundation-maryland/

Greater Baltimore 

Calendar Listings

https://patch.com/maryland/northbaltimore/calendar/event/20170430/130055/greater-baltimore-kidney-walk

http://todays1019.cbslocal.com/2017/04/10/join-us-at-the-kidney-walk-on-april-30/

https://www.evensi.us/greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-university-of-maryland/205771202

http://www.americantowns.com/md/baltimore/events/greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/md/towson/events/greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/md/luthervilletimonium/events/greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/md/parkville/events/greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/md/cockeysville/events/greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/md/huntvalley/events/greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/md/reisterstown/events/greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/md/whitemarsh/events/greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/md/pikesville/events/greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/md/dundalk/events/greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/md/essex/events/greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/md/rosedale/events/greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://culturefly.org/calendar/event/13257/greater-baltimore-kidney-walk#.WPl5HIjyuDI

https://www.yelp.com/events/baltimore-greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-6

http://www.eventcrazy.com/Baltimore-MD/events/details/652753-Greater-Baltimore-Kidney-Walk

http://baltimore.eventful.com/events/greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-/E0-001-101606578-7

http://events.wtmd.org/event/greater_baltimore_kidney_walk_6719#.WPl7WYjyuDI

http://events.mdpennysaver.com/index.php?eID=3299

http://jewishtimes.com/events/greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-2/

http://www.avenuenews.com/calendar/event_20a74d6a-1500-11e7-a030-5cb9017b77db.html

http://events.baltimore.cbslocal.com/baltimore_md/events/greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-/E0-001-101606578-7

http://events.baltimoresun.com/events/greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-baltimore-20170430-event

http://wypr.org/community-calendar/event/137141

http://www.visitmaryland.org/event/greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-0

Articles

Patch

http://patch.com/maryland/perryhall/nkf-md-s-greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-moving-umbc-apr-30

http://patch.com/maryland/parkville/nkf-md-s-greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-moving-umbc-apr-30

http://patch.com/maryland/towson/nkf-md-s-greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-moving-umbc-apr-30

http://patch.com/maryland/owingsmills/nkf-md-s-greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-moving-umbc-apr-30

http://patch.com/maryland/pikesville/nkf-md-s-greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-moving-umbc-apr-30

http://patch.com/maryland/huntvalley/nkf-md-s-greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-moving-umbc-apr-30

http://patch.com/maryland/essex/nkf-md-s-greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-moving-umbc-apr-30

http://patch.com/maryland/dundalk/nkf-md-s-greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-moving-umbc-apr-30

http://patch.com/maryland/catonsville/nkf-md-s-greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-moving-umbc-apr-30

http://patch.com/maryland/arbutus/nkf-md-s-greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-moving-umbc-apr-30

http://patch.com/maryland/timonium/nkf-md-s-greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-moving-umbc-apr-30

http://patch.com/maryland/northbaltimore/nkf-md-s-greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-moving-umbc-apr-30

BMore News

http://www.bmorenews.com/home/2017/04/04/nkf-mds-greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-apr-30-to-feature-performance-by-philadelphia-freeway-with-world-premiere-of-his-documentary/

Citybizlist

http://baltimore.citybizlist.com/article/411767/nkf-mds-greater-baltimore-kidney-walk-apr-30-to-feature-performance-by-philadelphia-freeway-with-world-premiere-of-his-documentary

The Afro featured Freeway

http://www.afro.com/rapper-freeway-host-kidney-walk-baltimore/ 

The Avenue featured Maci Janiski

http://www.avenuenews.com/relaxer/article_b58bf81a-5fa7-531a-9883-97ed6249547e.html

Andrews Gazette featured Captain DEE

http://www.dcmilitary.com/andrews_gazette/news/captain-dee-fense-gears-up-for-th-annual-greater-baltimore/article_23a15f1f-c91a-5e4d-a7e5-6ea8a8d22d10.html

Baltimore Times featured Freeway

http://baltimoretimes-online.com/news/2017/apr/21/freeway-perform-kidney-walk/

Carroll County Times featured Macie Coates
http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/health/ph-cc-kidney-walk-macie-20170429-story.html

Interviews
ABC2 News story on Freeway https://youtu.be/E_8uLkt6aQA

WJZ-TV- “Coffee With” segment with Freeway http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2017/03/28/tuesday-march-28-2017/

Fox 45 Morning News segment with Freeway
http://foxbaltimore.com/morning/kidney-walk-04-18-2017

98 Rock Maryland Perspectives http://www.98online.com/2017/04/17/maryland-perspectives-41617/

WJZ-TV Morning Edition “People are Talking” segment with George Kilbourne, Tisha Guthrie, Home Depot and Hons
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2017/04/07/friday-april-7-2017/

WJZ-TV “On Time” segment with Sabrina Cater and Deidra Crews
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2017/04/23/on-time-april-23-2017/

CBS Radio Walk and Rappel interview with Ray Harris and Steve Trumble
Mix 106.5, 105.7 The Fan and Today’s 101.9

Tracy Hart from WCBM/WQLL interview with Greater Baltimore Kidney Walk Chair, Lauren Ashgari

Southern Delaware

Calendar Listings

http://www.americantowns.com/de/lewes/events/southern-delaware-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/de/rehobothbeach/events/southern-delaware-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/de/seaford/events/southern-delaware-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/de/bethanybeach/events/southern-delaware-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/de/fenwickisland/events/southern-delaware-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/de/georgetown/events/southern-delaware-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/de/laurel/events/southern-delaware-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/de/millsboro/events/southern-delaware-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/de/milton/events/southern-delaware-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/de/dover/events/southern-delaware-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/de/harrington/events/southern-delaware-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/de/milford/events/southern-delaware-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/de/felton/events/southern-delaware-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/de/frederica/events/southern-delaware-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/de/hartly/events/southern-delaware-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/de/houston/events/southern-delaware-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

http://www.americantowns.com/de/kenton/events/southern-delaware-kidney-walk-2017-04-30

https://www.visitsoutherndelaware.com/events/kidney-walk-cape-henlopen-state-park

http://www.eventcrazy.com/Lewes-DE/events/details/652208-Southern-Delaware-Kidney-Walk

http://www.delawaretoday.com/Delaware-Today/Calendar/index.php/name/Southern-Delaware-Kidney-Walk/event/21862/

https://www.887thebridge.com/event/34-events/2017/04/30/150961-southern-delaware-kidney-walk.html

http://www.wedding411ondemand.com/events/nfk-baltimore-kidney-walk

http://www.rehoboth.com/event-details.html?view=detail&eventID=381

https://www.beach-fun.com/events/current-events/event/2671-southern-delaware-kidney-walk.html

http://www.wmdt.com/news/community-calendar

Interviews

In Touch Delmarva featured Nicole Scharf, Senior Director, Eastern Shore
http://www.cool1013.com/audio/intouch-mar1217-part1.mp3

WXDE’s Dan Gaffney interviewed Nicole Scharf and Michael Ferracci, Eastern Shore

Nicole Scharf and Katelyn Powell appeared on the Dateline Delmarva public affairs show airing Apr. 9.on iHeart Radio stations: WQHQ |WWFG |WSBY |WKZP|WTGM |WJDY.

http://froggy999.iheart.com/media/play/27726090/

WBOC-FM – Mid-day Hosts Sarah (the DE Walk Emcee) and Corey interviewed Nicole Scharf for Monday midday and Sunday public affairs shows

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/niebtx7do0pstcw9d3gpi/APRIL%2023%202017%20KIDNEY%20WALK%20WITH%20NICOLE%20SCHARF.mp3?dl=0&oref=e&r=AAXbRhmJD0K0iHlCkg71B5bzS-ODA9l9v-1lU13TU-478OgaqfmQd71XBMd-1nHS83ZwHMJmzQeQdanm9Hs6avDTsQ4jdGxOA5TFdJgvldA2h3ic7sum-IvMhRjhbY8R2cJqxt0z2jY9dKMtRlzQvn9CawKBcGk8Q3Z26FJXaa2yiQ&sm=1

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/almu0trg93xfq38klhzi6/kidney%20walk%20interview.mp3?dl=0&oref=e&r=AAV8CkxuQvoLkDPVXks7OGXF4F7TOm8oH3driIaAieZwCQJKOqNLjXut5mG1jYtJba6U8S6jGAHnFfzlam-w9dmh_20mbqH5NjmIW9VpmaiN0vPCmgoOtSRZxKI0_wk6ewLSU1W_X36jUq489tZ574fRbT3TqGq9GPX2R6SVqIYdxQ&sm=1

WBOC-TV – Nicole Scharf and Meghan & Charlotte Rice appeared on the Apr. 19 Delmarva Life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHK8SvJHEKQ

Articles

Sussex Countian
http://www.sussexcountian.com/news/20170403/southern-delaware-kidney-walk-returns-april-30

Cape .com/article/southern-delaware-kidney-walk-cape-henlopen-state-park-april-30/130638

Cape Gazette featured Lillie Williams and Ed Hilligoss on Apr. 20.
https://www.capegazette.com/article/survivors-seek-support-annual-kidney-walk/131149

Delmarva Now featured Wincy Jackson, Lillie Williams and Kristy Ferracci http://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/delaware/2017/04/26/kidney-walk-scheduled-april-30-cape-state-park/100373188/

Sussex Living featured Allyson Klink
http://www.sussexcountian.com/news/20170425/georgetown-woman-hopes-to-receive-kidney-transplant

Salisbury

Calendar Listings

http://www.americantowns.com/md/salisbury/events/salisbury-kidney-walk-2017-05-07

http://www.americantowns.com/md/cambridge/events/salisbury-kidney-walk-2017-05-07

http://www.americantowns.com/md/trappe/events/salisbury-kidney-walk-2017-05-07

http://www.americantowns.com/md/oxford/events/salisbury-kidney-walk-2017-05-07

http://www.americantowns.com/md/easton/events/salisbury-kidney-walk-2017-05-07

http://www.americantowns.com/md/federalsburg/events/salisbury-kidney-walk-2017-05-07

http://www.americantowns.com/md/preston/events/salisbury-kidney-walk-2017-05-07

http://www.americantowns.com/md/denton/events/salisbury-kidney-walk-2017-05-07

http://www.americantowns.com/md/hurlock/events/salisbury-kidney-walk-2017-05-07

http://www.americantowns.com/md/secretary/events/salisbury-kidney-walk-2017-05-07

http://www.americantowns.com/md/sharptown/events/salisbury-kidney-walk-2017-05-07

http://www.americantowns.com/md/vienna/events/salisbury-kidney-walk-2017-05-07

http://www.americantowns.com/md/princessanne/events/salisbury-kidney-walk-2017-05-07

http://www.americantowns.com/md/showell/events/salisbury-kidney-walk-2017-05-07

http://www.americantowns.com/md/berlin/events/salisbury-kidney-walk-2017-05-07

http://www.americantowns.com/md/oceancity/events/salisbury-kidney-walk-2017-05-07

http://www.americantowns.com/md/pocomokecity/events/salisbury-kidney-walk-2017-05-07

http://www.delmarvalife.com/event/salisbury-kidney-walk/

http://www.eventcrazy.com/Salisbury-MD/events/details/652817-Salisbury-Kidney-Walk

http://eventful.com/salisbury_md/events/salisbury-kidney-walk-/E0-001-101648115-2

http://events.mdpennysaver.com/index.php?eID=2392

http://www.whatsupmag.com/events/112009/salisbury-kidney-walk

http://www.wmdt.com/news/community-calendar

http://events.baltimoresun.com/events/salisbury-kidney-walk-salisbury-20170507-event

http://www.visitmaryland.org/event/salisbury-kidney-walk-0

Interviews

Nicole Scharf and Katelyn Powell appeared on the Dateline Delmarva public affairs show airing Apr. 9 on iHeart Radio stations: WQHQ |WWFG |WSBY |WKZP|WTGM |WJDY
http://froggy999.iheart.com/media/play/27726090/

WBOC-FM – Mid-day Hosts Sarah (the DE Walk Emcee) and Corey interviewed Nicole Scharf for Monday midday and Sunday public affairs shows.

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/niebtx7do0pstcw9d3gpi/APRIL%2023%202017%20KIDNEY%20WALK%20WITH%20NICOLE%20SCHARF.mp3?dl=0&oref=e&r=AAXbRhmJD0K0iHlCkg71B5bzS-ODA9l9v-1lU13TU-478OgaqfmQd71XBMd-1nHS83ZwHMJmzQeQdanm9Hs6avDTsQ4jdGxOA5TFdJgvldA2h3ic7sum-IvMhRjhbY8R2cJqxt0z2jY9dKMtRlzQvn9CawKBcGk8Q3Z26FJXaa2yiQ&sm=1

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/almu0trg93xfq38klhzi6/kidney%20walk%20interview.mp3?dl=0&oref=e&r=AAV8CkxuQvoLkDPVXks7OGXF4F7TOm8oH3driIaAieZwCQJKOqNLjXut5mG1jYtJba6U8S6jGAHnFfzlamw9dmh_20mbqH5NjmIW9VpmaiN0vPCmgoOtSRZxKI0_wk6ewLSU1W_X36jUq489tZ574fRbT3TqGq9GPX2R6SVqIYdxQ&sm=1

WMDT-TV stories:

Robert DeHart
http://www.wmdt.com/news/maryland/local-kidney-transplant-recipient-encourages-those-to-participate-in-sby-kidney-walk/448167625

Stephanie Elliott http://www.wmdt.com/news/maryland/2017-kidney-walk-hopes-to-attract-more-walk-teams-and-push-for-500-walkers/449780178

Katelyn Powell/Natalee Russ
http://www.wmdt.com/news/maryland/mother-of-infant-born-without-a-right-kidney-urges-participants-to-attend-the-2017-kidney-walk/455287110

The Butlers
http://www.wmdt.com/news/maryland/wife-who-donated-kidney-to-husband-encourages-the-salisburys-2017-kidney-walk/466706584

Walk day coverage

http://www.wmdt.com/news/maryland/hundreds-walk-to-raise-awareness-for-kidney-disease/487577590

Tom Schultz, Morning Show Host – 97.1 The Wave/WAVD-FM interviewed Nicole Scharf 

Articles

County Times
http://www.csctimes.com/sports-outdoors/salisbury-kidney-walk-returns-winterplace-park-may-7/

Ocean City Today featured Kayla Warner & Robert DeHart
http://www.oceancitytoday.net/p/kidney-transplant-recipients-to-attend-walk-in-salisbury/1649727

2016 News

• Legislative News

  • National Kidney Foundation Statement on Medigap Consumer Protection Act – 11/02/2016
  • National Kidney Foundation Statement on the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2016 – 09/22/2016
  • New Living Organ Donation Collaboration Announced at White House Organ Summit – 06/13/2016
  • National Kidney Foundation Urges Support for Living Donor Protection Act – 02/25/2016
  • The National Kidney Foundation Mourns Passing of Kidney Disease Champion – 02/09/2016
  • National Kidney Foundation Hosts First-Ever Summit to Reduce Preventable Kidney Disease – 10/07/2016
  • Boston Researcher Receives National Kidney Foundation Young Investigators Grant – 09/08/2016
  • National Kidney Foundation Statement on CMS Announcement to Examine Inappropriate Steering of Patients Eligible for Medicare or Medicaid into Marketplace Plans – 08/18/2016
  • National Kidney Foundation Statement on The Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2016 – 05/25/2016
  • SPRINT Toward New Blood Pressure Targets, with Caution – 04/29/2016

  Industry News

  • National Kidney Foundation Partners with CDC to Reduce Infections in Dialysis Patients – 09/27/2016
  • Patients to Lead National Research Priorities for Kidney Disease – 07/12/2016
  • National Kidney Foundation Statement on Organ Donation and iPhone Health App – 07/05/2016
  • Exelixis Announces FDA Approval of CABOMETYX™ (Cabozantinib) Tablets for Patients with Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma Who Have Received Prior Anti-Angiogenic Therapy – 04/29/2016

  Research Studies

  • San Francisco Researcher Receives National Kidney Foundation Young Investigators Grant – 09/01/2016
  • Garnet Valley Researcher Receives National Kidney Foundation Young Investigators Grant – 08/23/2016
  • 23-Year Diet Study Confirms What is Good for Your Heart is Also Good for Your Kidneys – 08/08/2016
  • Elevated Serum Potassium Linked to Higher Mortality in over 2 Million Patients – 04/28/2016
  • Warm Weather a Danger to Dialysis Patients – 04/28/2016
  • Albuminuria Doubles Mortality Risk – 04/28/2016
  • Trust Your Gut Bacteria – 04/28/2016
  • New Editor to Take the Reins at the American Journal of Kidney Diseases – 04/13/2016
  • New Tool Estimates Looming Risk of Kidney Failure in People with Kidney Disease – 01/12/2016
  • Prediabetes a Precursor to Kidney Disease – 12/29/2015
  • Paying Through the Nose to Keep a Kidney – 12/15/2015
  • Plant Protein Reduces Mortality in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients – 12/10/2015

  General Health

  • National Kidney Foundation Statement on Organ Discards – 08/12/2016

  Programs and Events

  • HM Insurance Group Renews Partnership with the National Kidney Foundation Total Contributions Reach $700,000 – 07/07/2016
  • National Kidney Foundation Awards Dr. Holly J. Kramer for Work in Kidney Disease – 04/06/2016
  • Cleveland Dietitian Honored by National Kidney Foundation – 04/06/2016
  • Atul Gawande to Address Kidney Professionals in Boston – 04/06/2016
  • National Kidney Foundation to Honor Pittsburgh’s Dr. Linda Fried – 04/05/2016
  • Portland Doctor to Receive National Kidney Foundation’s Highest Honor – 04/05/2016
  • Toronto Doctor Receives Distinguished Medal from National Kidney Foundation – 04/05/2016
  • National Kidney Foundation Honors Canadian Kidney Disease Expert – 04/05/2016
  • Columbia Dialysis Researcher to Receive National Kidney Foundation Honor – 04/05/2016
  • Indiana Doctor Honored for Diagnostic Kidney Disease – 04/05/2016
  • Pittsburgh Nephrologist Honored by National Kidney Foundation – 04/05/2016
  • National Kidney Foundation Honors Italian Kidney Disease Expert – 04/05/2016
  • Kidney Professionals Celebrate 25 Years in Boston – 03/25/2016
  • Empire State Building Becomes Beacon for World Health Crisis – 03/10/2016
  • For National Kidney Month, Take Five for your Kidneys – 02/24/2016
  • New York and Arizona Golfers Take Top Honors at NKF Golf Classic National Finals – 01/21/2016

  Related News

  • HealthWell Foundation Opens New Medicare Access Fund to Provide Financial Assistance to Renal Cell Carcinoma Patients – 01/04/2016

2015

• Reduced Kidney Function Increases Pregnancy
  Complications – 07/2015
• Midlife Blood Pressure Tied to Late-Life Kidney Function – 07/2015
• National Kidney Foundation Proposes New Medicare Payment System To Improve Care for Kidney Patients -06/2015
• Exercise Gives Advanced CKD Patients Marked Cardiovascular
  Improvement – 03/2015
• Urgent-Start Peritoneal Dialysis Reduces Infections, Boosts Survival Rates – 03/2015
• Synthetic Marijuana Substances May Cause Acute Kidney
  Injury – 03/2015
• Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System Blocade (RAASB) May Be Beneficial in Patients with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) – 03/2015
• More Expectant Mothers on Dialysis – 03/2015
• Over 50 Percent of People Currently Age 30-49 Could Develop CKD in Their Lifetime – 03/2015
• Half of Adults Will Get Chronic Kidney Disease, Model
  Predicts – 03/2015
• Organ Transplants Between HIV-Positive Patients Show
  Promise – 02/2015
• Simple Tools Increase CKD Diagnosis and Referral in Primary Care Settings – 01/2015
• Lessons to Leard After Hurricane Sandy Significantly Impacts Kidney Patients – 01/2015

2014

• New Rules to Change Some People’s Wait for Kidney – 12/2014
• Former Raven Gives His Steeler Brother a Kidney – 09/2014
• Southern Diet Linked to Death in Those With Kidney
  Disease – 08/2014
• Prominent Nephrologist Named to National Kidney Foundation Board of Directors – 08/2014
• Leading Transplant Surgeon Appointed to National Kidney Foundation Board of Directors – 07/2014
• Acute Kidney Injury, Chronic Kidney Disease Each a Risk of
  the Other – 07/2014
• New Online Portal at Kidney.org to Focus on Kidney Disease and African Americans – 05/2014
• Old-Fashioned Microscopy Outperforms Automation for
  Urine Analysis – 04/2014
• New Study: Severe Obesity Linked to Poor Kidney Function
  in Teens – 04/2014
• Little Progress Seen Toward Healthy People 2020’s Kidney Health Goals – 04/2014
• Study Suggests a Little Wine May Be Good For Your Kidneys – 04/2014
• Vitamin D Deficiency Affects 8 in 10 Kidney Transplant Patients, Even in Sunny Climates – 04/2014
• Higher Uric Acid Levels May Increase Risk of Hip Fracture in
  Older Men – 04/2014
• Diet Advice for Kidney Stone Sufferers is Best When Brief, New Research Shows – 04/2014
• Major Sign of Kidney and Heart Damage Often Ignored – 04/2014
• Poor Kidney Function May Boost Cancer Risk – 04/2014
• Primary Care Docs Would Welcome More Info on Kidney Disease – 04/2014
• Leave No (Kidney) Stone Unturned: Or Better Yet, Prevent Them From Forming – 03/2014
• Make Over Your Pantry With 8 Simple Tips – 03/2014
• The Facts About Kidney Stones – 03/2014
• 6 Tips for Reducing Your Risk of Kidney Disease – 03/2014
• National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryland and Delaware To Hold Southern Delaware Walk April 27 – 02/2014
• Kidney Disease on the Rise in Seniors: How Can You Protect Yourself? – 02/2014
• DASH Diet Could Lower Kidney Stone Risk – 02/2014
• Is a Market in Kidneys the Right Answer to Shortage? – 01/2014
• Iron and Kidney Disease – What You Need to Know – 01/2014

2013

• Cancer Deaths Rise in Those With Reduced Kidney Function – 12/2013
• Reducing Belly Fat, Phosphorus Levels Could Reduce Kidney Disease Risk -11/2013
• What’s Hiding in Your Holiday Helpings? – 11/2013
• National Kidney Foundation Advocate Discusses New CMS Payment Rules for Kidney Disease Care – 11/2013
• National Kidney Foundation, Renal Physicians Association Urge Screening for Those at Risk for Kidney Disease – 11/2013
• Less Deli May Reduce Kidney Disease Risk – 11/2013
• Kidney disease costs Medicare $41 billion a year yet often goes unnoticed – Wall Street Journal, 10/2013
• Seniors Should Be Screened Annually for Kidney Disease, Recommends Kidney Foundation – 8/2013
• 6 in 10 Americans Will Develop Kidney Disease – Test Now Recommended for Everyone Over 60 – 8/2013
• Your Risk for Kidney Disease, You May Be Surprised – 8/2013
• Kidney Disease Test Needed for Age 60 or Older – 8/2013
• Lifetime Risk for Kidney Disease Trumps Diabetes, Heart Attack – 8/2013
• Study Shows 59% of Americans Will Develop Kidney Disease – 7/2013
• Kidney Disease, an Underestimated Killer – 7/2013

2012

• Blind leap of faith: Kidney, pancreas transplant survivor to rappel off Baltimore hotel building – 5/19/12
• Rappel for Kidney Health at Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel – 6/8/12
• Local Woman Saves Husbands Life by Donating Kidney – 6/15/12
• McGrath honored for service with National Kidney Foundation – 7/21/12
• Frederick Doctor Receives Award – 8/30/12
• 10 Ways to Turn Over a New Leaf This Fall – 9/1/12
• William Larry Swilling, 77, Walks Miles With ‘NEED KIDNEY 4 WIFE’ Sign – 9/4/12
• Adjuvanted Influenza Vaccine Safe in Kidney Transplant Recipients – 9/10/12
• ‘Choosing Wisely’ Suggestions Should Improve Kidney Care – 9/14/12
• Duckler: Man donates kidney to former schoolmate he barely knows – 12/17/12