National Kidney Foundation - Upstate and Western NY

07/08/2024

🧡BIG ADVOCACY UPDATE!🧡

Thanks to the persistent efforts of more than 2000 NKF advocates, OPTN has taken a monumental step towards by removing the race-based indicator from the Kidney Donor Risk Index.

Want to learn more about advocacy and the ? Email [email protected] or call our office at 585-598-3963 x373!

Patient advocates, we have a reason to celebrate! The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) has taken a monumental step towards health equity by removing the race-based indicator from the Kidney Donor Risk Index (KDRI). This change, announced on June 28, 2024, marks a significant vict...

07/04/2024

Are you in need of some quick and easy recipes for your celebration? Look no further than these delicious kidney-friendly dishes.

Are you in need of some quick and easy recipes for your Fourth of July celebration? Look no further than these delicious kidney-friendly dishes. Jump to recipe 1. Chicken salad 2. Green bean bundles 3. Potluck potatoes 4. Yogurt-Covered Fruit Salad 5. Fresh pineapple with strawberry lemon thyme sorb...

07/03/2024

Walk With Us Wednesday

Let’s stand up and stand out in our orange to honor and support our Kidney Community at the 2024 Upstate and WNY Kidney Walk on Sunday, September 15! "Orange" you going to join us? 🧡

Register at www.kidneywalk.org/upstate!

06/28/2024

🍎ATTENTION UPSTATE AND WESTERN NY DIETITIANS! 🍎

Save the Date: Join us on Thursday, October 17, 2024 in honoring two decades of shared experiences, growth, and mutual support among the Upstate and Western New York renal and dietetic community!

Hear from content experts, network with peers, visit the Exhibit Hall, and earn continuing education credits!

Registration link and program details coming soon!

06/26/2024

Walk With Us Wednesday!

When you walk with us, YOU make a difference, and YOU build hope for every person impacted by kidney disease.

Help us reach our goal of raising $148,000 to support the National Kidney Foundation serving Upstate and Western New York's programs, resources, and outreach for our Kidney Community!

Register and join us at the 2024 Upstate and WNY Kidney Walk on Sunday, September 15!

www.kidneywalk.org/upstate

06/25/2024

Happy Summer, Everyone! With the change in season, consider switching up your diet for summer and trying some new recipes. Here are five foods to add to your grocery list that are as healthy for you as they are tasty!

Remember that everyone has different nutritional needs and you should speak with your doctor if you are unsure how these foods will affect your diet.

https://www.kidney.org/newsletter/5-summertime-superfoods-people-kidney-disease

06/21/2024

Mark your calendars, register, and attend National Kidney Foundation's live webinar on Tuesday, June 25 at 5:00pm ET to hear from experts in the field of xenotransplantation about where the science stands and where this experimental treatment is headed.

More people need organs than what is available, and xenotransplantation may help us bridge that gap.

Register today: https://bit.ly/3KGOMgR .

06/04/2024

Do you have an organ donor hero who has given you the gift of life or inspired you? Share their story with us and we might feature it on social media to spread the message of living organ donation: https://kidneyforms.tfaforms.net/4727843

05/29/2024

Walk With Us Wednesday!

Registration is open for the 2024 Upstate and WNY Kidney Walk!

Join us on Sunday, September 15 at Ontario Beach Park (Rochester)! Together, we will show our kidney community that they are not alone. Get started at www.kidneywalk.org/upstate today!

02/16/2024

Inequities in kidney care and detection continue to plague the most underserved populations and Black/African American people are more likely to be impacted. Changing this starts now. https://www.kidneyequityforall.org/

Health equity platform by NKF championing the fight for ALL people affected by kidney disease, especially the most vulnerable communities.

02/02/2024

Join us for an evening of elegance, celebration, and giving on Thursday, March 14, 6:00 pm at Arbor Midtown!

Held during National Kidney Month, the annual Honors Awards Benefit celebrates our exceptional honorees and raises critical funds to support the National Kidney Foundation serving Upstate and Western New York's programs, resources, and outreach for our kidney community.

Reserve your seat by purchasing your tickets at www.kidney.org/NKF-Honors-Rochester!

01/04/2024

As we usher in 2024, it's the perfect time to prioritize our well-being. Here are five resolutions to help keep your kidneys in top shape.

Step into the New Year with a proactive approach to kidney health! As we usher in 2024, it's the perfect time to prioritize our well-being. Here are five resolutions to help keep your kidneys in top shape. 1. Schedule your yearly checkup [VIDEO::http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSNXwuvP910::aVideoStyl...

12/24/2023

You may have heard the term mindfulness before but what does it mean, what are the benefits, and how can you integrate mindfulness into your life? We sat down with an expert to explain all this and more. https://www.kidney.org/podcasts/hot-topics-kidney-health

12/23/2023

At NKF, we believe that everyone who needs a kidney should get a kidney. To make this dream a reality, we’ve launched the Transplants for All Initiative. We sat down with two NKF staff members and transplant recipients to discuss this initiative and how will it make a difference in the lives of people with CKD. Listen today: https://bit.ly/3LfZjPb

12/22/2023

We are on a mission to create a future where everyone who needs a kidney gets one. Let's dive into this groundbreaking initiative- Transplants for All. Together, we can create a more equitable transplantation system!

We believe in a future where everyone who needs a kidney should get a kidney. We launched Transplants for All to make our dream a reality. Our goal is to double living and deceased donations by 2030 while fighting for increased health equity in transplant. What is Transplants for All, and how will i...

12/22/2023

The holiday season can be difficult for kidney patients, but there are ways to lighten the load. Here’s how you can help your patients enjoy the holiday and stay safe.

Continuing education series for professionals. Navigating the holiday season as a kidney disease, dialysis, or transplant patient is difficult but possible. Here’s how you can help your patients enjoy the holiday and stay safe. Kidney disease and dialysis recommendations Save and listen to later. ...