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Systemic racism has been called a public health crisis. The global coronavirus pandemic has only exacerbated the racial divides in health, as people of color of all ages have been shown to be more susceptible to the virus. But too many Americans of color lack access to quality care and simple routine preventive medicine.

LaVarne Burton, President and CEO of the American Kidney Fund (AKF), will join a panel of health and nonprofit professionals for a discussion about patient advocacy and to share the work AKF is doing to improve health outcomes for all Americans across race, age, gender and sexual orientation.

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Kyle suffered with gout symptoms and flare-ups prior to his kidney failure diagnosis. At times, the flares became so bad that his daytime activities had to stop. Standard treatments weren't working and the pain was becoming excruciating—Kyle knew something had to change.

In his open letter to his medical community, Kyle shares why collaboration and research between doctors and patients can be an important step towards better, more personal treatments.

Read Kyle's letter on the Kidney Today blog >>

Treatment options, especially for the advanced stages of kidney disease, have not kept pace with other changes in treatment for diseases like cancer and HIV-AIDS. People with kidney disease need better and more effective treatments, which can be achieved through investment in kidney disease research.

Please join fellow members of the kidney community to urge your elected official to support adequate funding for kidney disease research.

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AKF was selected as one of the top 50 nonprofit employers in the United States by The NonProfit Times, the leading national business publication for nonprofit managers. The NonProfit Times partnered with Best Companies Group to develop its list of "2021 Best Nonprofits to Work For," identifying nonprofit organizations where leaders have excelled in creating quality workplaces.

AKF's dynamic, team-oriented environment provides employees with the opportunity to make a real difference in the fight against kidney disease. Looking for a new career? We have a number of positions available at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland.

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Recipe Contributed by FamilyCook Productions

Bulgur is a nutritious grain that is easy to cook and very versatile. This veggie-filled recipe can stand alone as a healthy lunch or accompany a main dish. Either way, it will be a hit.

Cooking tip: White wine vinegar or lime juice can be used in place of lemon juice.

Get the recipe on Kidney Kitchen® >>