Mission Statement

The Georgia Association of Kidney Patients (GAKP) was founded to serve the best interests of kidney patients and their families. In 1986 a core group of our members were involved in passing dialyzer reuse legislation in Georgia (OCGA 31-16-7). In 2000 we were instrumental in passing a dialysis facility licensing statute in Georgia (OCGA 31-44-1). Our efforts led to substantial improvements in the quality and safety of the care that Georgia dialysis patients receive. Our experiences in passing this legislation taught us that an organization was needed in Georgia that would always exclusively represent the best interests of patients. Further realizing that no kidney patient organization currently existed in the state of Georgia, we organized GAKP to fill that need.

We are an advocacy and support group for our members and all kidney patients in the state of Georgia. We have no other constituency to serve except kidney patients and their families. We are pledged to always put the patient first in all matters.