Taking Care of Alaska's Kidneys

While a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease can be overwhelming, the Alaska Kidney Patients are here to help you sort through your options, answer your questions, and provide you with the resources and information you need to keep living your best life. Whether you are a newly diagnosed kidney patient, a long-time patient, a friend or family member of a patient, the AKPA is here to assist you.

Kidney Transplant Workshop

Answering your questions about:

  • Find a Living Kidney Donor
  • Understanding the Transplant Process
  • How to Keep Your Transplanted Kidney Healthy

Sponsored By:

eurofins transplant genomics

Thursday, November 30th

In Person:

BP Energy Center

1014 Energy Center Court

Anchorage

 

ZOOM: request a link when you register.

Mark Brody Memorial Memorial Kidney Walk

Thank you to our sponsors - US Renal Care, Eurofins - Transplant Genomics & GCI - and all who donated and participated

Kidney disease impacts the lives of thousands of Alaskans. In the last ten years, the number of Alaskans with End Stage Renal Failure, (no kidney function means the only treatment is dialysis or transplantation) has more than doubled!!

While a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease can be overwhelming, the Alaska Kidney Patients are here to help you sort through your options, answer your questions, and provide you with the resources and information you need to keep living your best life. Whether you are a newly diagnosed kidney patient, a long-time patient, a friend or family member of a patient, the AKPA is here to assist you.

According to the CDC, almost 30 million Americans – more than 1 in 7 adults - may have chronic kidney disease, and most don’t know it. They reported that approximately 1 in 3 adults with diabetes and 1 in 5 adults with high blood pressure may have chronic kidney disease. Early detection and treatment, including lifestyle changes, may SLOW or PREVENT the progression to kidney failure.

Stories of Hope

With over 150 Alaskans waiting for a kidney transplant,

we would like to celebrate Alaskan Living Kidney Donors.

You have it in you to save a life.

About Us

Since 1999, the Alaska Kidney Patients have been dedicated to enriching the quality of life of Alaskans affected by kidney disease, increasing organ donation, and the prevention of kidney disease in Alaska.

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