Supporting Friends with Chronic Illnesses
When someone close to you has a chronic illness, it’s often hard to know how to help. It may take some time and sensitivity, but friends...
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3 days ago
Patient Ambassadors to speak when "Kidney Chat" returns Dec. 10
"Kidney Chat" is a phone-based support group that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. for one hour. It is a program of...
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4 days ago
TransplantInfo video: What is kidney failure?
Watch the video at transplantinfo.com Transcript What is kidney failure? My doctor told me they were worried about my kidneys, but I’m...
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5 days ago
Renal Support Network | Journey to Kidney Transplantation after Decades of Dialysis
Born with Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), a rare kidney condition, Jessica Frysz faced extraordinary challenges from a young age.
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Dec 2
Advocates Call for Passage of the Kidney PATIENT Act
Kidney health organizations, medical providers and dialysis patients are pushing Congress to move forward quickly on the Kidney PATIENT...
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Nov 30
"Every Mile Matters" Campaign Focuses on Patient Assistance
The Kidney Foundation of WNY is highlighting our patient assistance programs through the "Every Mile Matters" campaign, which began in...
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Nov 27
Observer | Family celebrates successful kidney transplant
Richard Peters of Silver Creek celebrated his 70th birthday in good health, thanks to a kidney donated by his niece Priscilla Peters...
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Nov 27
HHS Expands Access to Organ Transplants for People with HIV
A change in regulations will expand access to organ transplants for people with HIV, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
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Nov 26
County Shares Insights on Buffalo Residents’ Winter Preparedness
The Erie County Department of Health’s Office of Health Equity released survey results on winter preparedness in a report that highlights...
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Nov 25
Tammy Richards of Buffalo Hopes for a Living Donor
Tammy Richards of Buffalo has stage 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD). She's hoping that a transplant will allow her to improve her quality...
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Nov 23
Matt Jowsey of Buffalo is Seeking a Living Kidney Donor
Matt Jowsey of Buffalo is seeking a living kidney donor. His friends and family are sharing this graphic to help reach potential donors.
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Nov 22
More than 50 Representatives are Now Co-Sponsoring the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act
More than 50 members of the House of Representatives, including five from districts in New York State, have cosponsored the Restore...
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Nov 21
UB Alpha Phi Omega Members Volunteer with Kidney Foundation
Members of Alpha Phi Omega - Epsilon Sigma Chapter from the University at Buffalo assembled a mailing to support patient programs.
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Nov 19
In-Person Kidney Support Group Meets Nov. 21
The November meeting of the Kidney Wellness and Transplant Support Group will take place at 6 p.m. on Thurs., Nov. 21 at ECMC. Nurse...
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Nov 19
The Living Donor Protection Act is Still Awaiting Congressional Approval
With 2024 nearing a close, kidney health and transplant advocates are pushing Congress to approve the Living Donor Protection Act (H.R. 2923
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Nov 18
Brittany McILwain of Buffalo is Hoping for a Living Kidney Donor
Brittany McILwain of Buffalo is in need of a kidney transplant. She’s hoping a generous person will come forward to donate a kidney to...
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Nov 15
Study Finds Link Between PFAS, Kidney Function and Gut Health
New research has revealed that the connection between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and kidney damage may be tied to...
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Nov 14
IPRO's 'Kidney Transplant Compare' Helps Patients Select Their Center
Kidney Transplant Compare is a mobile app and website designed to highlight transplant center patient selection criteria, support...
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Nov 12
Follow the Kidney Foundation of WNY on TikTok
Did you know that the Kidney Foundation of Western New York is on TikTok? Our handle is @KidneyFoundWNY and you can see our postings...
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Nov 11
How to keep your kidneys healthy – and how to spot when things are going wrong
Republished from The Conversation, where it originally appeared April 9, 2024 Nicola Thomas , London South Bank University Healthy...
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