Thank You to All of Our Generous Donors in 2023
Derek Forfang
Given in memory of KPAC member Dawn Goertz: "Dawn was such an important voice in our Kidney Patient Advisory Council family. She was passionate about improving dialysis care [and] at times downright angry, and rightfully so. We will work to carry forward all the good she started. She will be missed."
John Wagner, MD, MBA
Anonymous Board Members
Mary & Jim Baliker
Kelly Brooks, MPA
Given in memory of Forum/KPAC member Derek Forfang: "Derek was the kindest person. It was a privilege to get to know him and work with him. His passing leaves a void that cannot be adequately filled. He will be missed!"
Andy Howard, MD
Given in memory of Forum/KPAC member Derek Forfang: "I was privileged to be with Derek during the creation of the KPAC. His legacy and memory will inspire all of the members of the Forum."
Diane Carlson
Given in memory of Forum/KPAC member Derek Forfang: "It was an honor and and inspiration to work with Derek who helped and encouraged so many people!"
Don Molony, MD
Given in memory of Forum/KPAC member Derek Forfang: " To honor the legacy of an extraordinary person. Derek was a compassionate advocate for persons with kidney disease and did so with integrity, compassion, and extraordinary energy. He will be greatly missed."
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July KPAC Newsletter Now Available
Read It Today!
The July issue of Your Voice, Your Health is now available. This issue features an article from KPAC member Precious McCowan, PhD, about her decision to donate her son's organs. It's a must read! Read this and past issues of Your Voice, Your Health here.
Forum Member Presents on Transitions of Care
Watch and Learn!
Forum Board member David Henner, DO, presented on the Transitions of Care Toolkit at the 2025 National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings. View the slides and video.
April is Donate Life Month!
KPAC Develops Donate Life Month Flyers for Patients
April is Donate Life Month! The Forum of ESRD Networks’ Kidney Patient Advisory Council (KPAC) has developed some helpful flyers, one for each week in April, for you to display in your facility.
Forum Releases CMS Medication Bundle Resource
The Forum has developed a reference table for dialysis-related medications and their status with the CMS medication bundle.
Download it here.
March is Kidney Month!
KPAC Develops Kidney Month Flyers for Patients
March is Kidney Month! The Forum of ESRD Networks’ Kidney Patient Advisory Council (KPAC) has developed some helpful flyers, one for each week in March, for you to display in your facility.
KPAC Member Bios Now Available!
Want to know more about the Forum's KPAC members?
Read their bio statements here. If you're looking for a patient advocate to speak at your event, it's a great way to find the perfect match.