National Kidney Foundation - Upstate and Western NY

12/30/2025

In 2025, the National Kidney Foundation achieved major advocacy wins that strengthened transplant reform, expanded living donor protections, defended federal funding, and advanced patient-centered kidney care.

These accomplishments were made possible by dedicated NKF advocates, patients, partners nationwide, and supporters like YOU!

In 2025, the National Kidney Foundation achieved major advocacy wins that strengthened transplant reform, expanded living donor protections, defended federal funding, and advanced patient-centered kidney care. These accomplishments were made possible by dedicated advocates, patients, and partners na...

12/19/2025

Check out these delicious recipes! Enjoy your favorite holiday flavors with a kidney-friendly twist!

Enjoy your favorite holiday flavors with a kidney-friendly twist. This menu keeps traditions alive, from low-sodium Rice Pasteles to protein-rich Mujadara and a silky, spiced crème for dessert.

12/02/2025

We’re turning 75 today, December 1. Thanks to you, that’s 75 years of impact! This milestone built on decades of impact is worth celebrating. Let's continue changing lives together!

Take action at kidney.org/75years. 🧡

11/25/2025

The National Kidney Foundation is urging the FDA to require phosphorus and added phosphorus amounts on Nutrition Facts labels.

This would give people a clear understanding of what they’re consuming. With this information, families could make safer choices, clinicians could give more accurate guidance, and companies would be encouraged to use fewer high-risk additives.

The National Kidney Foundation is urging the FDA to require phosphorus and added phosphorus amounts on Nutrition Facts labels. This change would help people with kidney disease and millions of others make more informed food choices and protect their health.

11/05/2025

These kidney-friendly recipes are perfect for winter, as well as full of flavor and easy to make!

Enjoy four cozy, kidney-friendly winter recipes—from hearty meatloaf to creamy soups and pasta—full of flavor, warmth, and easy comfort.

10/30/2025

‼️ Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act (ACA, or “Obamacare”) health insurance begins November 1, 2025, and runs through January 15, 2026.

For kidney patients who rely on consistent, comprehensive healthcare coverage, this enrollment period brings both opportunities and challenges that require immediate attention.

Critical health insurance changes are coming that could significantly impact your healthcare costs. Here's how to navigate them.

Open enrollment for ACA insurance runs Nov 1, 2025–Jan 15, 2026. Learn how subsidy changes could affect kidney patients and steps to secure coverage.

08/04/2025

🎉You Spoke Up. The Senate Listened. Big Kidney Health Win in FY26 Bill! 🎉

Thanks to YOU, and the NKF Voices for Kidney Health, the Senate showed they care about kidney health. Now let’s make sure the House does too.

Contact your Representative today to urge them to match the Senate's kidney health funding levels. Tell them the $5 million OPTN increase saves lives and that continued support for kidney programs protects millions of Americans.

Read more below! 👇

Senate approves $5M increase for kidney transplant reform and early detection in FY26 bill. Next step: the House. Learn more.

07/14/2025

⏰🎉 The countdown is on! Only 2 months until the 2025 Upstate and Western NY Kidney Walk!

🧡 YOU are a Very Important Walker!

🧡 YOU have the power to transform kidney health by registering and raising critical funds to fuel programs, education, support networks, advocacy, and research to improve outcomes for those impacted by kidney disease in our community!

🧡 TOGETHER, we walk for hope, health, and each other.

Register today 👇
www.kidneywalk.org/upstate

04/28/2025

In honor of the National Kidney Foundation’s 75th Anniversary and to celebrate , our team would like to express our sincere gratitude to the incredible individuals who devoted their time and energy to support us over the past year!



Together, we build a strong community, and each volunteer is essential to our local initiatives. YOU have made a remarkable impact.

THANK YOU! 🧡🧡🧡

04/10/2025

Spring is in the air! It's the perfect time to embrace fresh, kidney-friendly ingredients and dishes that taste as good as they look.

Spring into healthy eating with these 5 kidney-friendly recipes! Enjoy fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and simple meals that support your kidney health.

04/05/2025

Still feeling the glow from an unforgettable evening at the annual Honors Awards Benefit. Bound by purpose and strengthened by unity we came together to celebrate not only our shared mission - but also the extraordinary individuals who embody it every day.

Our heartfelt congratulations to this year's Honorees. Your tremendous contributions to our community inspire us all.

To our guests, sponsors, supporters, and volunteers - thank you for making the night so special and impactful.

Many thanks to Global Health Products and O'Connell Electric Company for your continued support and partnership as Presenting Sponsors.

Here's to continuing our work together, side by side.