Endorsement of HB4015
TKF Supports House Bill 4015 Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a silent but deadly killer. It is often undiagnosed in those who are affected, as it has no symptoms until…
Texas Kidney Foundation launches ‘Silent But Deadly’ campaign to address chronic disease
SAN ANTONIO – A new campaign has launched to address chronic kidney disease across Texas. The Texas Kidney Foundation (TKF) launched its “Silent But Deadly” campaign Wednesday, aiming to make…
Texans Urged to Participate in Disaster Assistance Online Survey
Texans are urged to fill out the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s State of Texas Assessment Tool to help state and emergency management officials identify damages that occurred during the recent winter storm. FEMA…
Emergency Preparedness: The ESRD Network of Texas
Planning ahead for an emergency can really help save your life. As a dialysis patient, you must prepare for an emergency to ensure your safety. Remember to pack what you…
How to Make a Kidney Friendly Thanksgiving Dinner
https://youtu.be/ne6AOn4voxgYour guide to making a kidney-friendly and delicious Thanksgiving dinner! Owner & Executive Chef of DR WoodFire Catering and recent kidney transplant recipient, Daniel Rodriguez, has expert tips on how…
Henry Cisneros – Covid-19 Story Part
Henry Cisneros, (born June 11, 1947, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.), American politician who, as mayor of San Antonio (1981–89), was the first Latino to serve as mayor of a major…
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS ANTIBODY RESPONSE RESEARCH STUDY HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) seek healthy volunteers who have tested positive for COVID-19. The study will evaluate the effect…
The Invisible Diamond: 100 Years of Negro League Baseball
Hello Friends and Colleagues, Today marks the anniversary of freedom for African Americans in the United States. The change that is occurring throughout the nation fills me with hope. All…
Governor Abbott Appoints Sixteen To The Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Mary Albin, Dany Anchia, Bruce Brockway, M.D., Roberto Collazo, M.D., Amie Duemer, A. Osama Gaber, M.D., Richard Gibney, M.D., Anne Ishmael, Nichole Jefferson, Tiffany Jones-Smith, Rita…
Mental Health Outcomes of Workers: COVID-19
Since the end of December 2019, the Chinese city of Wuhan has reported a novel pneumonia caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which is spreading domestically and internationally. The virus…
