Taking Care of Alaska's Kidneys

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Since 1999, the Alaska Kidney Patients have been dedicated to enriching the quality of life of Alaskans

affected by kidney disease, increasing transplantation and organ donation,

and the prevention of kidney disease in Alaska.

Kidney Transplant Workshop

Thursday, April 27, 2023

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

BP Energy Center, 1014 Energy Court, Anchorage

Join University of Washington Transplant, Lifecenter Northwest and the Alaska Kidney Patients Association as they celebrate Donate Life Month with a Kidney Transplant Workshop.

Topics Covered will be:

  • The Kidney Transplant Process
  • How to Keep Your Transplanted Kidney Healthy
  • Thank You to Donor Letters
  • Finding a Living Kidney Donor

Register today at: https://alaskakidney.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/alaskakidney/eventRegistration.jsp?event=1680&

For those outside Anchorage, you can join by Zoom. Please register and let us know where to email your Zoom invitation.

Hope to see you there. If you have any questions, call Kristie at 907.333.2257 or email: kristie@alaskakidney.org

Sponsored by Eurofins, Transplant Geonomics

2023 Professional Renal Education Conference

Its coming this fall !!

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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