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American Association of Kidney Patients http://www.aakp.org/

American Association of Kidney Patients

3505 E. Frontage Road

Ste 315

Tampa, FL 33607Map this

The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is the voluntary, patient organization, which for more than 35 years has been dedicated to improving the lives of fellow kidney patients and their families by helping them deal with the physical, emotional and social impact of kidney disease. The...

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Name: Kim Buettner
Position: Executive Director
Email: info@aakp.org
Phone: 800-749-2257
Fax: 813-636-8122

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Kidney Beginnings: LiveKidney Beginnings: Live is a FREE educational seminar that teaches individuals about the basics of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and proper kidney care. Programs feature topics such as: What the kidneys are, what they do and how to care for them; Managing conditions that may lead to CKD; Side effects and challenges CKD patients face; and much more!
AAKP HealthLineThe AAKP HealthLine is one of many FREE educational programs provided by AAKP to help you and your loved ones cope with the physical, emotional and social impact of kidney disease. AAKP HealthLine is a FREE, one-hour conference call designed to educate you on a variety of topics affecting kidney patients and their families. Conference calls feature kidney healthcare experts from across the country and provide you with the convenience of gaining knowledge from the comfort of your home or office. Time is provided at the end of each call for participant questions.
AAKP Says I Can!AAKP Says I Can! is designed to raise awareness about kidney disease, dialysis and the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), while at the same time demonstrating that those who require dialysis do more in life than dialyze. AAKP has taken the initiative to increase the positive perception of dialysis as a treatment option. AAKP requests your assistance in raising awareness of kidney disease, dialysis, the American Association of Kidney Patients and demonstrating that those who require dialysis do more in life than dialyze. Posters of our inspirational patients are available free of charge. Please order copies of the posters and encourage your doctor or dialysis unit to display them.
Medal of Excellence The AAKP Medal of Excellence is a prestigious award honoring a renal physician who has dedicated his or her career to improving the lives of kidney patients. The Medal of Excellence truly signifies a renal physicians involvement, professional achievements, contributions and accomplishments within the renal community.
Advertising Space or SpotsIt is estimated 26-million people have Chronic Kidney Disease(CKD). Two-million live here in Florida. The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is looking for television, radio time and print space to advance the Associationâ??s message. AAKP is also looking for a corporate, ad agency and media outlet production services to produce content for television, radio and the Web. In-kind donations will be valued with the intent of the donor to receive a tax deduction. Please contact Jerome Bailey at jbailey@aakp.org and place MEDIA DONATIONS as the subject heading or 813-636-8100 for more information.
AAKP Appoints Kim Buettner as Executive DirectorThe Board of Directors of the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) announced the selection of Kim Buettner as its new Executive Director. Buettner has served as the Associationâ??s Acting Executive Director since the resignation of Kris Robinson.
AAKP Accepting Nominations for Board of DirectorsThe American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is currently seeking Board of Directors' and Officer Nominations for the 2009-2010 term. The selected nominees will serve as Directors-at-Large and and may run for an Officer position. Pursuant to AAKPs by-laws, the Board of Directors elects the incoming Directors.
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