Kevin Longino
@ceoatnkf.bsky.social
CEO, National Kidney Foundation. Kidney transplant patient advocating for the lives of other kidney patients each day. Celebrating 21 years #kidneystrong!
We appreciate and admire this selfless act by Mr. Eisenberg to step up and give the gift of life. Every kidney donor helps make a real difference for someone living with kidney disease — and this kind of generosity can inspire others to consider living kidney donation.
Eisenberg Kidney Donation is Inspiring
www.kidney.org
October 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
We appreciate and admire this selfless act by Mr. Eisenberg to step up and give the gift of life. Every kidney donor helps make a real difference for someone living with kidney disease — and this kind of generosity can inspire others to consider living kidney donation.
We at @kidney.org join the football community in mourning the loss of Nick Mangold. His openness about his battle with kidney disease reminds how urgent this fight truly is.
October 27, 2025 at 5:54 PM
We at @kidney.org join the football community in mourning the loss of Nick Mangold. His openness about his battle with kidney disease reminds how urgent this fight truly is.
Through this investment with BMI OrganBank, we’re working to accelerate a technology that aims to reduce discarded kidneys and bring more lifesaving transplants to patients in need.
NKF Innovation Fund Invests in BMI OrganBank to Advance Breakthrough Kidney Transplant Technology
www.kidney.org
September 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Through this investment with BMI OrganBank, we’re working to accelerate a technology that aims to reduce discarded kidneys and bring more lifesaving transplants to patients in need.
Advances in xenotransplantation are giving our community hope that new options may soon be available to those who need them most.
Patients expressed strong support for the advancement of clinical trials in our recent Xenotransplantation Voice of the Patient report. It is gratifying to know they're being heard. Congratulates to eGenesis on this milestone! Full release: bwnews.pr/3JSueVn
September 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Advances in xenotransplantation are giving our community hope that new options may soon be available to those who need them most.
The increase represents meaningful progress in our efforts to modernize the 40-year-old transplant system. The Senate also rejected harmful cuts that would have hurt research and chronic disease programs.
For patients waiting for transplants, improved OPTN systems mean faster matching and better outcomes. For the millions with undiagnosed kidney disease, continued CDC programs provide essential early detection tools when treatment is most effective. www.kidney.org/news-stories...
You Spoke Up. The Senate Listened. Big Kidney Health Win in FY26 Bill
Senate approves $5M increase for kidney transplant reform and early detection in FY26 bill. Next step: the House. Learn more.
www.kidney.org
August 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The increase represents meaningful progress in our efforts to modernize the 40-year-old transplant system. The Senate also rejected harmful cuts that would have hurt research and chronic disease programs.
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BIG NEWS: The Living Donor Protection Act has been introduced into Congress! Contact your Members of Congress TODAY and tell them to pass this bipartisan, non-controversial bill. Take action: bit.ly/4f91RxA
August 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM
BIG NEWS: The Living Donor Protection Act has been introduced into Congress! Contact your Members of Congress TODAY and tell them to pass this bipartisan, non-controversial bill. Take action: bit.ly/4f91RxA
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The 2000's brought big changes to kidney health. From free screenings to transplant breakthroughs, here's how the National Kidney Foundation and the broader kidney community helped shape a healthier future. www.kidney.org/news-stories...
How NKF Got Here: Kidney Care in the 2000s
Free kidney screenings, improved Medicare coverage, and policy wins defined kidney care in the 2000s. Read what changed and why it matters.
www.kidney.org
July 31, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The 2000's brought big changes to kidney health. From free screenings to transplant breakthroughs, here's how the National Kidney Foundation and the broader kidney community helped shape a healthier future. www.kidney.org/news-stories...
The 37 million people in our country with kidney disease cannot afford to wait and see how these changes will play out. If you're a member of the kidney community, take action to protect yourself.
A Kidney Patient Action Guide to Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”
Learn how Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” will affect CKD, dialysis, and transplant care. A must-read action guide for kidney patients and caregivers.
www.kidney.org
July 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The 37 million people in our country with kidney disease cannot afford to wait and see how these changes will play out. If you're a member of the kidney community, take action to protect yourself.
Care partner burnout is common. But there are steps you can take to prevent or recover from it.
Whether you’re new to caregiving or have been doing it for years, this guide will help you understand the role of kidney disease care partners, spot burnout early, and find ways to take care of yourself. www.kidney.org/news-stories...
Care Partner Burnout in Kidney Disease Is Real. Here’s What You Can Do
Supporting someone with kidney disease? Discover signs of burnout, ways to cope, and how to get the help you need.
www.kidney.org
July 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Care partner burnout is common. But there are steps you can take to prevent or recover from it.
Expanding access to comprehensive obesity medications in Medicare is about quality health care options for Americans that should be a priority for CMS.
Obesity is a key driver of chronic disease—leading to diabetes, high blood pressure & kidney failure. As HHS focuses on chronic disease prevention, it is important to include access to the full spectrum of obesity care, including nutrition, obesity medications & bariatric surgery. #MyKidneyVoice
June 24, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Expanding access to comprehensive obesity medications in Medicare is about quality health care options for Americans that should be a priority for CMS.
I recently had the privilege and the experience of two impactful days of meetings on Capitol Hill. The fight for better kidney health isn’t just in hospitals or labs; it’s in the halls of Congress and communities across the country. #MyKidneyVoice
A Day on the Hill: Why Every Voice Matters in the Fight for Kidney Health
OPTN modernization, Medicaid protections, and kidney research funding took center stage during NKF’s Hill Day. See how you can help drive change.
www.kidney.org
June 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I recently had the privilege and the experience of two impactful days of meetings on Capitol Hill. The fight for better kidney health isn’t just in hospitals or labs; it’s in the halls of Congress and communities across the country. #MyKidneyVoice
These 200 living donations have impacted over 1,200 kidney patients! NKF and NKR are dedicated to increasing living kidney donation and providing comprehensive support for living donors.
BIG NEWS! 🎉 Through our partnership with the National Kidney Registry, we have just reached our 200th living kidney donation!
Are you interested in living donation? Learn more about giving the gift of life: www.kidney.org/transplantat...
Are you interested in living donation? Learn more about giving the gift of life: www.kidney.org/transplantat...
June 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
These 200 living donations have impacted over 1,200 kidney patients! NKF and NKR are dedicated to increasing living kidney donation and providing comprehensive support for living donors.
Dr. Montgomery’s work has indelibly shaped the future of transplantation. Congratulations, Dr. Montgomery! #TIME100
Congratulations to Dr. Robert Montgomery, the renowned surgeon who revolutionized organ transplantation, for being honored as one of the most influential people of 2025 by @time.com. Our very own @ceoatnkf.bsky.social wrote the tribute! #TIME100
Robert Montgomery: The 100 Most Influential People of 2025
Find out why Robert Montgomery is on this year’s list
time.com
April 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Dr. Montgomery’s work has indelibly shaped the future of transplantation. Congratulations, Dr. Montgomery! #TIME100
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From helping secure Medicare coverage for dialysis to improving access to transplants, NKF has made a big difference for millions in our 75 years. Look back at some of our key achievements. #NKF75Million
National Kidney Foundation’s 75th Anniversary: Top Milestones That Changed Kidney Care
For 75 years, NKF has pushed for fair, affordable kidney care. Explore our milestones that changed kidney care forever.
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January 31, 2025 at 5:36 PM
From helping secure Medicare coverage for dialysis to improving access to transplants, NKF has made a big difference for millions in our 75 years. Look back at some of our key achievements. #NKF75Million