Northwest Kidney Council
@NWKidneyCouncil
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Nonprofit dedicated to promoting safety and access to quality care for the #kidneycommunity in Oregon and Washington. #kidneydisease #esrd #kidneyadvocacy
Portland, Oregon
Joined November 2019
"All because he asked for help. All because Shane heard him." When University of Washington basketball star Nate Robinson needed a kidney, Husky fan Shane Cleveland stepped up — a powerful reminder of the life-saving impact of organ donation. Read more:
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The FDA has approved the first clinical trials for kidney transplants using genetically modified pig organs. This could be a game-changer for the 106,000+ people on the organ transplant waitlist. Read more: #KidneyTransplant
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This National Dialysis Technician Recognition Week, join us in celebrating the compassion and expertise of these essential healthcare heroes—read more about their vital role in kidney care in our latest blog:
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During #HispanicHeritageMonth, we highlight the contributions of Hispanic Americans and the urgent need to address disparities in chronic kidney disease care — read more: #CKD #HealthEquity #HispanicHealth #KidneyCare
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We're getting the Council together again, and you're invited! Join us for the next Northwest Kidney Council Conversation: "Home Dialysis in the Northwest" on Thursday, October 3 (virtual). RSVP to join the panel discussion:
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September is officially Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Awareness Month in both Washington State and Oregon! Thank you, @GovInslee and @GovTinaKotek , for your unwavering commitment to helping us end PKD. #endPKD #PKDAwarenessMonth
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We've always believed that our community is only as strong as the people who care for it. As we celebrate Nephrology Nurses Week, we want to take a moment to honor the incredible work of the nephrology nurses who are at the heart of kidney care. Read more:
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RT @donatelifenw: Everyday Heroes: Man hikes Pacific Crest Trail to promote living kidney donation via @KATUNews ht…
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There’s a severe kidney shortage. Should donors be compensated?
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Did you know August is Immunization Awareness Month? Learn more about what our amazing partners at @boostoregon are doing to increase confidence and uptake in vaccinations. #VaccinesSaveLives #dialysis
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Governors Around the Nation Proclaim: July 10 is #ChronicDiseaseDay @GovHolcomb @GlennYoungkin @TinaKotek @GovEvers @GovLauraKelly @henrymcmaster @GovNedLamont @GovInslee @GovMikeDeWine @iamwesmoore @RoyCooperNC
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Follow along with our partners @ChronicRights as we all observe Chronic Disease Month! Share your story, tell them why you vote, sign up to see the latest chronic disease #poll results and more ⬇️ #cdm24
Welcome to Chronic Disease Month! This July, we’re raising awareness, sharing stories, and championing the fight against chronic diseases. Stay tuned for exciting events and updates! #ChronicDiseaseMonth #Awareness Visit for more information!
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Last chance to RSVP today! Join us tomorrow for the next Northwest Kidney Council Conversation: "Kidney Transplants in the Northwest: Navigating Challenges and Innovations" at 12 pm PT (virtual). Register now:
We're getting the Council together again, and you're invited! Join us for the next Northwest Kidney Council Conversation: "Kidney Transplants in the Northwest: Navigating Challenges and Innovations" on June 27th at 12 pm PT (virtual). Register now:
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The NWKC team was grateful to join Rep. Ed Orcutt and Rep. @PeterAbbarno yesterday to learn from the clinic managers, dietitians, nurses, and patients at a @FMC_AG facility in beautiful Chehalis, WA. From the treatment floor to the water room, #dialysis providers save lives.
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New research links chronic kidney disease (CKD) to heat exposure, showing worse outcomes for CKD patients in hotter climates, even after adjusting for health factors and income levels. Read more ⬇️
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Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be isolating, but connecting with others can make all the difference. Dale Rogers, a patient advocate, shares the benefits of community support and how to get involved. Read more ⬇️
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Summer is here, bringing with it rising temperatures and an increased need to stay hydrated. For those living with end stage renal disease (ESRD), managing fluid intake is not just about comfort but a critical aspect of health management. Read more ⬇️
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Thank you @SenatorLujan and Sen. @MarshaBlackburn for introducing S. 4510, the Kidney Patient Act. This legislation is critical for so many #dialysis patients in Oregon and Washington to maintain access to their oral-only phosphate binders. Read more ⬇️
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We're getting the Council together again, and you're invited! Join us for the next Northwest Kidney Council Conversation: "Kidney Transplants in the Northwest: Navigating Challenges and Innovations" on June 27th at 12 pm PT (virtual). Register now:
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Did you know that over 50% of LGBTQIA+ individuals face healthcare discrimination, with 25% of transgender people denied care? This Pride Month, we shed a light on the impact of LGBTQIA+ inequities on kidney disease outcomes in our new blog:
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