NEWS

Arranged from newest to oldest, here are NKFM news releases, public messages, and stories featuring the NKFM, those we have helped, and those who work here.

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Friday, April 16, 2021

Kidney Chronicle Spring 2021
Bob Meyer at retirement party in 2020

The Kidney Chronicle is produced quarterly and emailed to our friends and supporters.

Friday, April 16, 2021

Kidney disease has not stopped Kelli Sewell
Kelli Sewell

Kelli turns negative feelings into action and helps others with kidney disease.

Monday, March 22, 2021

Fitness is centenarian’s secret to long life
Almyra Rourke

Almyra’s secret to living so long? “Don’t stop moving.”

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

NKFM, MDHHS announce MI CKD prevention strategy
Cover of CKD Plan 2021-2026

ANN ARBOR, MICH. – NKFM, MDHHS and partners develop MI CKD Prevention Strategy 2021 – 2026.

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

The DPP Ladies of Inkster in one woman’s words
DPP Ladies of Inkster

This story about the DPP journey is shared by DPP participant Cynthia N. Hicks.

Monday, March 1, 2021

Find out about workshops that prevent diabetes, kidney disease
Diabetes Prevention Program logo

DETROIT, MICH. – Kidney health is important. NKFM offers programs on kidney disease and one of its largest causes, diabetes.

Monday, January 25, 2021

African Americans four times more likely to develop kidney disease
African American family

ANN ARBOR, MICH. – The NKFM encourages lifestyle changes to prevent or manage diabetes and kidney disease.

Thursday, January 14, 2021

BCBSMF $50,000 grant brings the DPP to more people on Medicaid
BCBSM Foundation logo

ANN ARBOR, MICH. – Two-year grant helps Medicaid-eligible participants access the Diabetes Prevention Program.