Kidney Community Mourns Death of Congresswoman Tubbs Jones

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Kidney Care Partners (KCP) — an alliance of patient advocates, dialysis professionals, care providers and manufacturers working together to improve quality of care for individuals with kidney disease and kidney failure — is shocked and extremely saddened by the unexpected passing of Congresswoman Tubbs Jones (D-OH) yesterday. Congresswoman Tubbs Jones was an esteemed advocate for our community and the thousands of patients we represent. We express our deepest condolences to her family, staff, and the constituents in her District and throughout the state of Ohio.

She was a trail blazer for patient-centric health reform, always front and center for the kidney community, and played a pivotal role in recognizing the importance of much needed reform surrounding the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) program for those suffering from kidney disease and kidney failure.

“The kidney community is deeply saddened about the news of Congresswoman Tubbs Jones’ sudden passing yesterday,” said Dr. Edward Jones, Chairman of KCP and a practicing nephrologist. “Because of her tireless efforts, the millions of Americans who have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the millions more who are at risk will have the resources to better manage their own healthcare. We thank her for her support in strengthening kidney care and all her work on our behalf. Her loss will be felt across the entire community.”

Kidney Care Partners

CONTACT: Jenn Lawson, +1-703-548-0019, for Kidney Care Partners