National Kidney Foundation- Maryland and Delaware

01/18/2026

Vaccines help protect people with CKD from serious complications from diseases. Learn about safety, effectiveness, and addressing concerns with your healthcare provider.

Vaccines help protect people with CKD from serious complications from diseases. Learn about safety, effectiveness, and addressing concerns with your healthcare provider.

01/18/2026

Your transplant journey matters, and so does your health.

🎙️ New Hot Topics in Kidney Health episode explores the critical role of immunosuppressive or anti rejection medications after transplant and the real challenges patients face, including side effects and cost. Hear firsthand from a kidney transplant recipient and a transplant nurse practitioner who understand the journey.
Listen now. Learn. Share.

https://www.kidney.org/podcasts/hot-topics-kidney-health

01/15/2026

In 2025, the FDA approved several new medications for kidney disease that target specific causes of kidney damage and may help slow disease progression and protect kidney function. Not every medicine is right for every type of kidney disease, but these approvals offer new hope for many patients. Speak with your healthcare provider to learn if any are right for you.

In 2025, the FDA approved several new medications for kidney disease that target specific causes of kidney damage and may help slow disease progression and protect kidney function. Not every medicine is right for every type of kidney disease, but these approvals offer new hope for many patients. Spe...

01/15/2026

Start the year off right with flavorful, kidney-friendly recipes that make healthy eating easy. Cook alongside Registered Dietitian Melanie Betz and discover new favorites for 2026.

Start the year off right with flavorful, kidney-friendly recipes that make healthy eating easy. Cook alongside Registered Dietitian Melanie Betz and discover new favorites for 2026.

01/13/2026

$20,000 raised. One legacy honored. Countless lives supported. 💙

On October 25, The Angler Restaurant and Bar hosted the 1st Annual Todd Di Perna Memorial Benefit, bringing our community together to support the National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryland and Delaware.

Thank you to Kurt Di Perna, the Angler team, and everyone who helped turn remembrance into impact.

01/13/2026

01/12/2026

Did you know?
The National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryland and Delaware has been selected as a non-profit partner in the Giant Food Community Bag Program!

For the entire month of January 2026, NKF will receive a $1 donation for every $2.75 reusable Community Bag sold at the following Giant Food locations:

📍 2145 York Road, Timonium, MD
📍 8665 Philadelphia Road, Baltimore, MD

By purchasing a reusable Community Bag, you’re supporting kidney health programs and services across Maryland and Delaware while helping the environment too.

Thank you for supporting NKF and our mission!

01/10/2026

Learn how medications affect your kidneys in the medications and kidney health hub.

Learn how medications affect your kidneys.

01/09/2026

Vaccine information designed for children (under 19 years) living with kidney disease, on dialysis, or a kidney transplant.

https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/vaccines-children-kidney-disease

01/08/2026

After graduating from college with a degree in physics, Justin Ballew planned to teach abroad. A new adventure was waiting in Taiwan. He didn’t expect his kidneys to fail just days after arriving

https://www.kidney.org/news-stories/kidney-failure-hit-overnight-and-country-where-he-didn-t-speak-language.

01/07/2026

The Department of Health and Human Services announced new rules to make the kidney transplant waitlist and organ offers more transparent. NKF explains why this matters and shares a patient’s story about waiting for a kidney.

The Department of Health and Human Services announced new rules to make the kidney transplant waitlist and organ offers more transparent. NKF explains why this matters and shares a patient’s story about waiting for a kidney.

01/06/2026

Caring for your mind is just as important as caring for your kidneys. Learn why mental health matters in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and free science-backed strategies you can start today.

https://www.kidney.org/news-stories/your-mind-matters-mental-health-and-kidney-disease