Mission

With disproportionate health burdens associated with kidney disease and kidney cancer in the United States, Women In Government has developed the Kidney Health Policy Resource Center in order to identify specific policy issues that will help reduce the burdens associated with kidney-related health issues. The Resource Center serves as a clearinghouse of information for state policymakers in order to promote the adoption of sound public health policies regarding kidney disease, organ donation and kidney cancer. Read more.

History

Kidney disease affects one in nine Americans, and many are unaware that they could be at risk for kidney disease because of their family history, ethnicity or age. Early detection is essential in preventing the progression of kidney disease to kidney failure. [1] Individuals that progress to kidney failure need to choose between dialysis and obtaining a kidney transplant to improve their quality of life. The national waiting list for a kidney donation has 69,695 individuals on it and demonstrates the presence of an organ shortage in our country. [2] The incidence and mortality rates of kidney cancer have increased in the past 65 years. [3] In response to these alarming statistics, Women In Government has created the Kidney Health Policy Resource Center. The Policy Resource Center serves as a valuable educational resource on kidney disease, organ donation and kidney cancer for state policymakers.