Rodney Johnson is the executive director of One Health Englewood Tell us about your organization and the work you do there.  One Health Englewood is a community-based organization dedicated to improving the health of Greater Englewood and surrounding communities. We strive to achieve this by using the public health tools of health literacy, advocacy, research,…Read More

Two organizations are most recent additions, joining IKCA as alliance embarks on second year of educating the public and advocating for kidney patientsRead More

DaVita is a health care provider focused on transforming care delivery to improve quality of life for patients globally. The company is one of the largest providers of kidney care services in the U.S. and has been a leader in clinical quality and innovation for more than 20 years.Read More

Fresenius Kidney Care is the worldwide leader in the treatment of renal disease and an innovative leader in kidney disease research. Serving over 190,000 patients in over 2,400 facilities nationwide, our care teams are dedicated to helping people thrive on dialysis and live longer, healthier lives.Read More

Daronta Briggs is a Gulf War Veteran, kidney transplant recipient, and the CEO of Veterans Transplantation Association. He shares his kidney transplant journey and his decision to support other veterans facing gaps in the healthcare system. Listen here. The Journey Continues is a podcast committed to promoting kidney health and organ donation through powerful stories….Read More

Tell us about your organization and the work you do there.  The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois (NKFI) improves the health and well-being of people at risk of — or affected by — kidney disease through prevention, education, and empowerment. The NKFI is a lifeline for all people affected by kidney disease. As a pioneer…Read More

Tell us about your organization and the work you do there.  For over 30 years, Alivio Medical Center has been a vital resource and advocate for thousands of families in the underserved Latino community in Chicago. From its humble beginnings as the only medical center in Pilsen serving fewer than two thousand patients, Alivio has…Read More

Tell us about your organization and the work you do there.  Healthy Illinois is rooted in a mission to expand access to affordable, quality health care for everyone in Illinois, regardless of their immigration status. We work at the intersection of immigration and health care to address issues that impact the larger immigrant community in…Read More

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In Illinois, 1,477 African Americans await organs; only 172 African Americans became donors in 2019. And 826 Latinos are on the waiting list; just 129 Hispanics became donors.Read More