VA and the American Kidney Fund work together to fight chronic kidney disease in Veterans.
VA promotes early nutrition intervention for chronic kidney disease with targeted programs like Heathier Kidneys Through Your Kitchen.
VA’s TeleNephrology program connects Veterans with kidney specialists nationwide and provides access to lifesaving care.
Navy Veteran Antrion Smith lost 116 pounds with weight-loss surgery, but even with healthy habits, he still needed a kidney transplant.
Co-worker isn’t a match, but her spouse, who also works for VA, is a total 100% match.
VA partners with the American Kidney Fund to address the rising rates of kidney disease within the Veteran community.
A heart transplant, a multi-organ kidney/liver transplant, two kidney transplants and two liver transplants… in four days.
Air Force Veteran Walter Pinkney is the recipient of a simultaneous heart and kidney transplant, a groundbreaking multi-organ transplant surgery.
Amanda Houlton donated a kidney to a Veteran in honor of her late brother she lost to kidney disease.
Embrace the flavors of fall with a delicious pumpkin chili recipe in this week's #LiveWholeHealth practice.
MVP is part of VA's history, using data to study conditions that matter to Veterans.
VA’s largest research program is making discoveries to help improve health care for Black Veterans.
A VA employee donated a kidney to his friend and VA coworker, providing the gift of life. Doctors said 100% match almost impossible.
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