January 2021
Health Topics for the Kappas
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Do You Have FSGS?
African Americans with chronic kidney disease progress more quickly to kidney failure. This could lead to a kidney transplant or dialysis. Get the facts by joining Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated & Black Health Matters as we dialogue on kidney disease.

Join us on Thursday, January 28th at 7:00 PM EST

Kevin Mott, a member of Kappa Alpha Psi. Fraternity Inc., will share his experiences along with a leading nephrologist.
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NephCure's COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs
for Kidney Patients
With the release of the new COVID-19 vaccines come feelings of hope and relief, along with a few questions. Considering all of the new information being distributed, it is understandable that some of us may feel overwhelmed, especially those of us who are most vulnerable to the virus.
What is FSGS?
Focal segmental glomerculosclerosis, or FSGS, is a rare disease that attacks the kidney’s filtering units causing serious scarring, which leads to permanent kidney damage and even failure. FSGS is one of the causes of a serious condition known as nephrotic syndrome.
Black Health Matters Talks with NephCure's Lauren Lee
Black Health Matters sat down with Lauren Lee, executive vice president of Stakeholder Engagement at NephCure Kidney International, a patient advocacy organization, to discuss her job function, the state of kidney disease and kidney disease research.
Living With FSGS: Kevin Mott Advocating for Himself and Others
When someone is diagnosed with a life-changing health condition, something shifts within. Each experience is different, but life is never the same, and one is forever changed. Some choose to stay hopeful and create change for others as they are going through their journey. This is true for Kevin Mott, financial adviser. 
Kidney Friendly Recipe:
Pesto Crusted Catfish
Check out this delicious, kidney friendly recipe created by Chef Aaron McCargo.
Is FSGS Caused by a Genetic Variant?
31 million: That is the number of individuals affected by some form of kidney disease in the United States. Although that number is astronomical, the information we know about each individual kidney disease is limited.
Use Social Media to Find a Living Donor
It is estimated that more than 30 million people in this country have chronic kidney disease. Of that number, almost 50 percent of patients with severely reduced kidney function don’t know it. Options for patients with kidney function less than 20 percent are either a kidney transplant or dialysis. 
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