IKCA Member Spotlight: Kevin Cmunt, Gift of Hope
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network is a not-for-profit organ procurement organization (OPO) that works with 180 hospitals and serves 12 million people in our donation service area. Read More
IKCA Member Spotlight: Elizabeth Lively, Dialysis Patient Citizens
Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC) works to improve the quality of life for all dialysis patients through education and advocacy. Read More
Illinois Kidney Care Alliance Welcomes National Kidney Foundation of Illinois
NKF joins diverse alliance formed to educate public and advocate for kidney patients as national health crisis unfoldsRead More
DaVita, Fresenius partner to create network of COVID-19 dialysis clinics
The country’s largest dialysis providers are joining forces to protect some of the most vulnerable patients during the coronavirus pandemic.Read More
Coronavirus symptoms: A list and when to seek help
By Sandy LaMotte
What are the telling signs that you may have the novel coronavirus, also known as Covid-19?Read More
American Kidney Fund Launches Coronavirus Emergency Fund to Help Low-Income Dialysis and Transplant Patients
The American Kidney Fund (AKF) has established a Coronavirus Emergency Fund to provide critically needed financial assistance to low-income U.S. dialysis and transplant patients who are facing unexpected expenses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More
On The Record With Kevin Cmunt, CEO Of Gift Of Hope Organ And Tissue Donor Network
Kevin Cmunt, CEO of Gift of Hope, recently spoke with Health News Alliance about the formation of the alliance, the state of kidney care in Illinois and efforts to address the disparity in care.
Health Advocates Join to Highlight Needs of Kidney Disease Patients
Illinois Kidney Care Alliance formed to educate and advocate; patient vulnerability cited. CHICAGO (February 4, 2020) – In an effort to highlight the needs of people with kidney disease, several organizations announced today the creation of the Illinois Kidney Care Alliance (IKCA), a coalition of health advocates and professionals, community and patient groups, providers and…Read More