American Association of Kidney Patients

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@KidneyPatients

The official account of the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the independent voice of kidney patients since 1969.

United States aakp.org Joined April 2010

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American Association of Kidney Patients @KidneyPatients 1d

Watch this 2026 Global Summit session, where expert speakers Vlado Perkovic, PhD; Bruce Culleton, MD; and William Chang, MD, PhD, explore breakthrough innovations in kidney disease treatment and transplantation. Listen in on this timely discussion-> bit.ly/4ytCRu8

American Association of Kidney Patients @KidneyPatients 1d

Explore AAKP’s Every Patient Safe campaign in the latest issue of aakpRENALIFE! Discover educational resources on infection prevention and emergency preparedness, and learn how to discuss your questions with your healthcare team.
bit.ly/SeptOct2026aak…

#EveryPatientSafe

American Association of Kidney Patients @KidneyPatients 2d

📰 READ! In @USATODAY, AAKP President Edward V. Hickey III & VP Paul T. Conway share lessons on taking charge of your health.

💪 RULE #2: DEMAND EXCELLENCE! Choose board-certified medical experts who meet your standards. If they don't, FIRE THEM!

➡️ bit.ly/3Uya3ll

American Association of Kidney Patients @KidneyPatients 2d

Check out this powerful discussion from the AAKP Public Policy Summit with Dr. William Fitzsimmons and AAKP Ambassador Kevin Fowler. Their message is clear: patient‑centered reform isn’t optional, it’s overdue.-> bit.ly/4w1VqmN

American Association of Kidney Patients @KidneyPatients 3d

📰 READ! Featured in @USATODAY, AAKP President Edward V. Hickey III & VP Paul T. Conway share lessons from 75+ years of managing kidney, heart, & metabolic health.

💪 BE PROACTIVE! Prioritize exercise, healthy eating, & avoiding addictive substances. bit.ly/3Uya3ll