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Stop the Itch Campaign
Guest Post by Heaven Thompson, Intern National Itch Day takes place on June 3. This day is a representation of the American Association...
Jun 2
High Potassium Awareness Day
May 1 is National High Potassium Awareness Day. The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) “Are You O-K+” campaign is returning to highlight the devastating impacts of unmanaged potassium in people with chronic kidney disease.
Apr 30
Living Donor Day is April 2
Living Donor Day is Wednesday, April 2, 2025 Living Donor Day is April 2, 2025. It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the lifesaving...
Apr 1
Celebrate Donate Life Month
National Donate Life Month raises awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation, encouraging Americans to register
Mar 30
Global Campaign Asks “Are Your Kidneys OK?”
Western New York to Join in World Kidney Day Activities on March 13 Early detection and treatment of chronic kidney disease can help...
Mar 12
November is National Diabetes Month
More than 11 percent of Americans – 38 million adults and children – have diabetes. November is National Diabetes Month and public...
Nov 5, 2024
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...
Mar 1, 2024
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...
Oct 2, 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...
Aug 24, 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...
Aug 2, 2023
National High Potassium Awareness Day
National High Potassium Awareness Day is celebrated each year on May 1 (5.1). High potassium awareness is important for kidney patients...
Apr 25, 2023
Donate Life Month 2023
Observed in April each year, National Donate Life Month increases awareness about donation, encourage Americans to register as organ, eye...
Apr 1, 2023
Buffalo skyline was lit up for kidney month
Buffalo is known as the "City of Light" as well as the "City of Good Neighbors." Landmarks across the city were lit up in blue, yellow...
Mar 30, 2023
Buffalo Landmarks will be Illuminated March 23 for Kidney Month
The Dome of City Hall is among the sites to be lit blue, yellow and green March is National Kidney Month and the “City of Light” is...
Mar 23, 2023
World Kidney Day Illuminations
The Peace Bridge and Niagara Falls were lit up in yellow and blue the evening of March 9, 2023 in honor of World Kidney Day.
Mar 14, 2023
Take Steps to Protect Kidney Health
Kidney disease is considered to be a “silent disease,” since it usually doesn’t have clear symptoms in its early stages. Up to 90 percent...
Mar 14, 2023
Emergency preparedness is a focus for World Kidney Day
World Kidney Day will be celebrated globally on Thursday, March 9. This year's theme is "Kidney Health for All - Preparing for the unexpecte
Feb 28, 2023
Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month / Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana
Observed annually from September 15 to October 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month honors the history and culture of Hispanics and Latin...
Sep 15, 2022
National Pediatric Transplant Week
Last year, 1,890 children received organ transplants, including 820 kidney transplants. Each of these lifesaving transplants were made...
Apr 29, 2022
Marzo es el mes nacional de los riñones
La enfermedad renal crónica es común y dañina 1 de cada 10 adultos en el mundo la padece y sin tratamiento, puede ser mortal. Durante el...
Mar 2, 2022
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