It’s Not Veteran’s Day, But… Enlisted Kidney Foundation’s Dan Holmes posted an update that caught my eye. Remember, in addition to being a chronic kidney disease patient, I’m married to a veteran with CKD. I asked Dan for permission to reprint that post. As gracious as ever, he agreed. And so, that’s this week’s blog. Thank you, Dan. “Veterans and Kidney Disease: Closing the Gap Between Risk and Real Care By Dan Holmes, Enlisted Kidney Foundation Kidney disease is one of th

Kidney disease affects millions of people across the United States, and many face challenges in accessing the care and support they need. For veterans and underserved communities, these challenges can be even greater. The Enlisted Kidney Foundation plays a vital role in changing this reality. It raises awareness, supports patients, and advocates for better policies to ensure no one is left behind in their health journey. How the Enlisted Kidney Foundation Supports Kidney He

Sharing your story could save a life today: The Day My Life Changes The Day My Life Changed Life was moving at full speed — work, family, future plans — until the day the doctor delivered the quiet, devastating news: end-stage renal disease (ESRD). It felt like the ground had vanished beneath me. The sudden reality of dialysis was jarring, forcing me into a new, rigid schedule defined by a machine. My energy was constantly depleted, my independence felt lost, and the waiting

I'm a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard - Now 65, I'm looking at an atrophic kidney on my right and the other is doing 74% of the overall...

Gail-raegarwood: SlowItDownCKD wordpress blog Best Six Kidney Disease Blogs of 2016 & 2017; winner Top 75 Nephrology Blogs Clarification This past Friday was Independence Day here in the United States. Despite the despairing political climate at this time, our armed forces have never failed us. I’ve written about their policies for people with kidney disease before, but Dan Holmes has the insider’s perspective. I’ve asked him to explain it to us from the military member’s poi

This month, The Enlisted Kidney Foundation (EKF) is heading to Capitol Hill alongside our partners at NephCure to rally support for H.R....

Veteran to Veteran: William’s Story was approved to be shared on our platform. William Meyer, a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, found The...

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