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National Kidney Foundation Launches First-ever Health Equity Advisory Committee


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NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever Health Equity Advisory Committee (HEAC) responsible for directing and championing NKF s health equity, community health, and social justice efforts through research, education and key partnerships. This committee will work collaboratively with kidney patients, other NKF committees, as well as boards and NKF staff to advise in the design, implementation and evaluation of programs that support stronger and healthier communities.
We are very excited about the formation of this important committee because our main goal is to ensure that all people living with, or at risk for, kidney disease have access to the health resources and support they need, said NKF s President-Elect Dr. Sylvia E. Rosas, MD, MSCE, and Chair of the HEAC. This committee will also champion NKF-ASN eGFR Taskforce recommendations to reasse ....

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