Kidney Foundation of WNY seeks volunteers to share health information
The Kidney Foundation of Western New York is seeking volunteers who will assist in efforts to improve kidney health in local communities....
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- Jul 2
Focus on Health: Managing Diabetes
About 38 million U.S. adults have diabetes, a number that has doubled in the past 20 years. Diabetes is also the most common cause of...
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- May 29
Volunteers Needed for the Walk for Kidney Health
The 2024 Walk for Kidney Health will take place on Sunday, June 23 at the Lakeside Lawn and Complex at Outer Harbor Buffalo. (Use the...
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- Mar 26
Health Groups Call for Passage of the Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act (HR 6860)
Kidney health organizations, people with kidney disease and medical professionals are asking Congress to move quickly to protect private...
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- Mar 1
Kidney Month Brings Attention to Advances in Detection and Care
Kidney Foundation of WNY highlights new therapies and standards During National Kidney Month in March, the Kidney Foundation of Western...
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- Oct 2, 2023
Erie County groups collaborate to promote health literacy
October is recognized nationally as Health Literacy Month, and a group of local agencies is coming together to boost awareness and...
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- Aug 24, 2023
Jo Lynn DeGolia is Searching for a Living Kidney Donor
Jo Lynn DeGolia of Buffalo is in need of a kidney transplant. The 66-year-old's best option is a kidney from a living donor. Jo Lynn...
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- Aug 24, 2023
New York State Department of Health Recognizes National Minority Donor Awareness Month
In recognition of National Minority Donor Awareness Month, the New York State Department of Health encourages organ, eye and tissue...
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- Aug 22, 2023
Kidney Health Advocates Oppose FDA Proposal on Salt Substitutes
The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics are among the organizations strongly...
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- Aug 9, 2023
Kidney & Pancreas Recipient Nicole
On June 20, 2023, Nicole celebrated her one year anniversary of a kidney and pancreas transplant at ECMC. Thank you Nicole for sharing...
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- Aug 2, 2023
One Voice, One Vision... To Save And Heal Lives
August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month. This is a collaborative effort to save and improve the quality of life of diverse...
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- Jul 22, 2023
‘It Was a Bloodbath’: Rare Dialysis Complication Can Kill, and More Could Be Done To Stop It
Republished from KFF Health News
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- Jul 20, 2023
Congress Considers Easing Regulations on Air Transport of Donated
Republished from KFF Health News
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- Jul 5, 2023
Stay Cool, Western New York
When heat and humidity are high, it’s important to take steps to protect your health. Drinking enough water, taking breaks and cooling...
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- Jul 3, 2023
Share your story with the Kidney Foundation of WNY
If you are a Western New Yorker looking for a living kidney donor and want to share it publicly, the Kidney Foundation of WNY can help!...
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- Jun 28, 2023
Paul Kupiec is waiting for a kidney transplant
Paul Kupiec is well known in his hometown of North Tonawanda, but friends and neighbors might not be aware that he’s awaiting a kidney...
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- Jun 7, 2023
Particulate Matter Air Pollution Can Be Dangerous for People with Kidney Disease
Poor air quality, such as the type now affecting Western New York, is a cause for concern for people with existing health conditions (1)...
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- Jun 2, 2023
Stop the Itch
June 3, 2023 is National Itch Day. The “Stop The Itch” campaign led by the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) is aimed at...
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- May 18, 2023
Ambassadors Share Donation Information with NY Lawmakers
Volunteer and staff ambassadors from the Kidney Foundation of WNY and ConnectLife joined Donate Life New York State (NYS) for legislative...
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- May 8, 2023
New York State Living Donor Support Act
New York State adopted its Living Donor Support Act at the end of 2022. The act is intended to encourage living organ donation by...
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