ANN ARBOR, MICH. – Over one million adults in Michigan live with kidney disease. Sadly, many of these individuals are unaware of it because they have no symptoms. Knowing this, the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) collaborated with other partners in the state to develop a Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Prevention … [Read more...] about NKFM, MDHHS announce MI CKD prevention strategy
Statement on Racial Violence and Disparities in America
Statement on Racial Violence and Disparities in America On the backdrop of the COVID-19 crisis, our country is facing yet another crisis of senseless racial violence across America. The recent, tragic death of George Floyd continues to evidence the extreme racial disparities faced by the African American community. As a nation and as a nonprofit organization we cannot condone acts of racism and … [Read more...] about Statement on Racial Violence and Disparities in America
New members elected to NKFM board
ANN ARBOR, MICH. – The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) recently elected four new members to its volunteer Board of Directors: Charles Bloom, DO, FACOEP. Dr. Bloom (at right) is chief medical officer at Health Alliance Plan (HAP). In this position, he leads the development and implementation of HAP’s clinical and operational programs in partnership with the region’s … [Read more...] about New members elected to NKFM board