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Dr. Brescia co-developed the Brescia-Cimino fistula, providing safe and reliable vascular access for dialysis and saving millions of lives.

Projected to perform eight to 10 transplants in the first year, the Hines VA reached 50 transplants within the first 16 months of the program.

Veterans have the right to plan for their VA health care. Having discussions with your care team about your care preferences is important in case you lose the ability to communicate your preferences during a future care event.

A Veteran Navy hospital corpsman and her husband both had kidney failure. She describes the “earth shattering” experience and how a VA partnership with the American Kidney Fund has helped them cope.

Dr. Alison Grazioli sees a lot of patients every day through telehealth. She’s at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. Her patients are 250 miles away at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

Glen Davis spends about 35 hours per week at the Dallas VA. He's not an employee, nor a volunteer—he’s much more than that. He's family.

Although March's National Kidney Month is coming to a close, it is never too late to learn about the dangers of kidney disease and take steps to protect yourself.

VA supports innovation and works to address Veteran issues through the VA Innovation Initiative, including new technologies and innovation competitions.