February is Black History Month

February is Black History Month, a time of celebration and to give tribute to African American men and women who have made significant contributions to America.  It’s also a time […]

African-American Hypertensive with CKD Study

African-Americans with Hypertensive CKD  overview Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), the progressive loss of kidney function, disproportionally impacts African-Americans, which are three to four times more likely to suffer from CKD than […]

We are grateful for CareDx’s support of our upcoming Kidney Walks and are thrilled to announce some innovative kidney transplant care that they are providing patients through the pandemic. Thank you Care Dx for your support!”

Health Resources for Patients in Florida/COVID-19

(click on links for more information) 1. Affordable Medications PhRMA’s Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) is a search engine designed to help patients, caregivers and health care providers learn more about […]

American Kidney Fund Launches Coronavirus Emergency Fund to Help Low-Income Dialysis and Transplant Patients

American Kidney Fund (AKF) has established the AKF Coronavirus Emergency Fund. Beginning Monday, March 23, kidney patients affected by the coronavirus may apply for a grant to cover costs of […]

FREE KIDNEY HEALTH SCREENINGS DURING “FLORIDA KIDNEY DAY” ON NOVEMBER 6, 2019

For Immediate Release FREE KIDNEY HEALTH SCREENINGS DURING “FLORIDA KIDNEY DAY” ON NOVEMBER 6, 2019 Healthmap Solutions Joins Florida Renal Association and National Kidney Foundation of Florida to raise awareness […]

President Trump Announces Administration’s Bold Vision for Transforming Kidney Care

Contact: Savanna Lanza, 407-894-7325 slanza@kidneyfla.org For Immediate Release: July 10, 2019 President Trump Announces Administration’s Bold Vision for Transforming Kidney Care New York, NY, July 10, 2019—Today President Trump announced […]

Kidney Transplant Peer Connection Call: You Are Invited!

Kidney Caregiver Peer Connection Call: You Are Invited

Florida State Legislators Making Footprints in the Sand at the Cocoa Beach Kidney Walk

By Bill Hahn, Kidney Advocacy Committee member and kidney transplant recipient On Saturday May 12th, 2018, the National Kidney Foundation of Florida (NKFF) held its 7th Annual Cocoa Beach Footprint… […]