Updates | Kidney Foundation of WNY news and updates

Nov 19

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

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Brittany McILwain of Buffalo is Hoping for a Living Kidney Donor

Nov 18

Living Kidney Donation

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...

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Study Finds Link Between PFAS, Kidney Function and Gut Health

Nov 15

Public Health

Study Finds Link Between PFAS, Kidney Function and Gut Health

New research has revealed that the connection between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and kidney damage may be tied to...

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IPRO's 'Kidney Transplant Compare' Helps Patients Select Their Center

Nov 14

Public Health

IPRO's 'Kidney Transplant Compare' Helps Patients Select Their Center

Kidney Transplant Compare is a mobile app and website designed to highlight transplant center patient selection criteria, support...

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Nov 12

Kidney Foundation of WNY

Follow the Kidney Foundation of WNY on TikTok

Did you know that the Kidney Foundation of Western New York is on TikTok? Our handle is @KidneyFoundWNY and you can see our postings...

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How to keep your kidneys healthy – and how to spot when things are going wrong

Nov 11

Kidney News - World

How to keep your kidneys healthy – and how to spot when things are going wrong

Republished from The Conversation, where it originally appeared April 9, 2024 Nicola Thomas , London South Bank University Healthy...

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'Living Donation, New York Style' Returns Nov. 12

Nov 10

Living Kidney Donation

'Living Donation, New York Style' Returns Nov. 12

Interested in being a living kidney donor or have questions about the process? Join the New York Center for Kidney Transplantation for...

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Nov 9

Educational Programs

The Next DPC Kidney Chat is Nov. 12

The Dialysis Patient Citizens Education Center formed a support group called the “Kidney Chat”. The group meets every second Tuesday at...

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The Walk for Kidney Health will be June 22, 2025 at the Buffalo Outer Harbor

Nov 8

Events

The Walk for Kidney Health will be June 22, 2025 at the Buffalo Outer Harbor

We want the next Walk for Kidney Health to be the best yet and our preparations are already underway. The walk will take place on Sunday,...

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Wyoming County Community Health System to Close Dialysis Clinic in Mount Morris

Nov 6

Kidney News - WNY

Wyoming County Community Health System to Close Dialysis Clinic in Mount Morris

Wyoming County Community Health System (WCCHS) announced on Nov. 5 that the dialysis clinic located at 11 Murray Hill Drive in Mt....

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Nov 6

Cameron Stefanski of North Tonawanda is Seeking a Living Kidney Donor

Cameron Stefanski of North Tonawanda is sharing his story in hopes of finding a living kidney donor. Stefanski is listed for transplant...

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Nov 5

Public Health

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...

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JaQuan Casselman of Niagara Falls is Seeking a Living Kidney Donor

Nov 4

Living Kidney Donation

JaQuan Casselman of Niagara Falls is Seeking a Living Kidney Donor

JaQuan Casselman of Niagara Falls is hoping that a living donor will come forward to provide him with the kidney transplant he needs....

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Diabetes Self-Management Education Workshops at Olean General Hospital Start on Nov. 6

Nov 4

Educational Programs

Diabetes Self-Management Education Workshops at Olean General Hospital Start on Nov. 6

Olean General Hospital will host a series of Diabetes Self-Management Education workshops on Wednesdays, Nov. 6, 13 and 20 from 9 a.m. to...

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Majority of Eligible New Yorkers Have Registered as Organ Donors

Nov 3

Public Health

Majority of Eligible New Yorkers Have Registered as Organ Donors

More than 50 percent of the eligible New York population has registered to become organ and tissue donors through NYS Donate Life Registry

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Nov 3

Team Buffalo

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...

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CKD in Women Globally Nearly Tripled in Recent Decades

Oct 31

Kidney News - World

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.

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WKBW | 'Save so many more lives': Donors and recipients encourage live organ donations

Oct 30

Kidney News - WNY

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...

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Oct 24

Living Kidney Donation

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...

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Quick and clear videos about kidney transplantation

Oct 22

Living Kidney Donation

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...

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