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Team Buffalo Pumpkin
This entry in the ConnectLife pumpkin decorating contest is styled as a transplant athlete to help more people learn about Team Buffalo...
Nov 3, 2024
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CKD in Women Globally Nearly Tripled in Recent Decades
Cases of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in women around the globe nearly tripled in the past three decades.
Nov 1, 2024
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WKBW | 'Save so many more lives': Donors and recipients encourage live organ donations
After seeing a post about Samantha Mckillen's need for a kidney transplant, Michelle Murray decided to become a donor. Now the two are...
Oct 30, 2024
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Living kidney donation bonds strangers in Forestville
Allison Kwilos, a first-grade teacher at Forestville Elementary School, decided to become a living kidney donor after learning of Katie...
Oct 25, 2024
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Quick and clear videos about kidney transplantation
For several years, Dr. Liise Kayler of ECMC and the University at Buffalo has been working with researchers, community members, and...
Oct 23, 2024
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HIV-to-HIV kidney transplants found to be safe
A multicenter study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine found that transplanting kidneys from deceased donors who had HIV to recipients with...
Oct 19, 2024
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Community partners support free kidney screening
The Kidney Foundation of WNY held a free community kidney health screening at Midtown Bible Church in Buffalo on Saturday, October 5....
Oct 16, 2024
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Outreach at Buffalo State University
Thanks to Buffalo State University and the Office of Civic & Community Engagement for inviting the Kidney Foundation of Western New York...
Sep 27, 2024
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Lockport DMV Earns Donate Life NYS Rising Star Award
The Niagara County Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office in Lockport was honored by Donate Life New York State with their Rising Star...
Sep 13, 2024
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Letter: Importance of Organ Donation
The following letter was submitted to Bee Group newspapers and published in late July 2024 Dear Editor, Thank you to the Bee and James...
Aug 14, 2024
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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....
Aug 7, 2024
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Jim Urtel Needs a Kidney
Have you seen this billboard? Jim Urtel of Batavia is in need of a kidney transplant and the group Kidneys for Communities is helping him...
Jul 30, 2024
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Team Buffalo returns victorious from Birmingham
Members of the local transplant community, including living donors and kidney recipients, took part in the Transplant Games of America in...
Jul 25, 2024
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Roy Sheppard of Lancaster is Seeking a Living Donor
Roy Sheppard of Lancaster is hoping a living donor will match with him for a transplant at UR Medicine. Friends and family are helping...
Jul 18, 2024
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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...
Jul 2, 2024
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A Successful Walk for Kidney Health
More than 450 people headed to Terminal B at the Buffalo Outer Harbor on Sunday, June 23 to participate in the Walk for Kidney Health....
Jun 29, 2024
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Taking Steps to Improve Kidney Health
Walk and 5K to Help Fight a Silent Epidemic  Hundreds of Western New Yorkers will gather at the Buffalo Outer Harbor on Sunday, June 23...
Jun 10, 2024
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Semaglutide Reduces Risk in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and CKD, Study Finds
A recent study demonstrated that semaglutide significantly reduces the risk of major kidney disease events, cardiovascular outcomes, and...
Jun 1, 2024
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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...
May 29, 2024
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Donation and Transplantation Advocacy in Albany
The Kidney Foundation of WNY joined Donate Life New York State for a legislative education event in Albany on April 16, 2024.
Apr 20, 2024
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