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Blood Test Results Include Important Indicators of Kidney Health
Even people who know a lot about their own health may not understand the ways blood test results relate to kidney function. One common...
Dec 18, 2024
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Kidney and Health Equity Advocates Meet with Sen. Schumer's Staff to Urge Adoption of the Kidney PATIENT Act
Advocates for health equity and kidney care, including Jeremy Morlock of the Kidney Foundation of WNY and Dr. Liise Kayler of ECMC, met...
Dec 13, 2024
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TransplantInfo video: What is kidney transplantation?
This video shows what kidney transplantation is and the benefits of getting one.
Dec 12, 2024
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Remembering Allan Harris Rosenblitt (1947-2024)
Broadcaster Allan Harris Rosenblitt helped spread awareness about kidney disease and organ donation.
Dec 11, 2024
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Supporting Friends with Chronic IllnessesÂ
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...
Dec 9, 2024
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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...
Dec 7, 2024
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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...
Dec 6, 2024
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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.
Dec 5, 2024
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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...
Dec 2, 2024
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"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...
Nov 30, 2024
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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...
Nov 27, 2024
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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)
Nov 27, 2024
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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...
Nov 26, 2024
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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...
Nov 25, 2024
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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.
Nov 23, 2024
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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...
Nov 22, 2024
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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.
Nov 21, 2024
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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...
Nov 19, 2024
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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
Nov 19, 2024
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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...
Nov 18, 2024
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