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Dec 5, 2024
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.
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Dec 2, 2024
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...
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Nov 30, 2024
"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...
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Nov 27, 2024
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...
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Nov 27, 2024
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)
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Nov 26, 2024
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...
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Nov 25, 2024
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...
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Nov 23, 2024
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.
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Nov 22, 2024
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...
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Nov 21, 2024
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.
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Nov 19, 2024
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...
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Nov 19, 2024
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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Nov 18, 2024
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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Nov 15, 2024
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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Nov 14, 2024
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, 2024
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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Nov 11, 2024
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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Nov 10, 2024
'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, 2024
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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Nov 8, 2024
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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