National Kidney Foundation Pacific Northwest

01/26/2026

Attention ESRD patients & caregivers: A weakened immune system means a higher risk of flu complications like pneumonia. 🛡️
Protect your health—get your annual flu shot early! 💉
✅ Covered by Medicare ✅ Talk to your care team today
Learn more: https://www.hsag.com/en/esrd-networks/vaccinations/

01/07/2026

🔔 Important for Dialysis Patients & Caregivers!
People with ESRD (End-Stage Renal Disease) are at higher risk for serious complications from the flu due to a weakened immune system. Getting your annual flu vaccine is one of the best ways to protect your health during flu season. 💪💉
🌟 Why it matters:
• Flu can lead to severe illness, hospitalization, or pneumonia in kidney patients.
• Dialysis patients have altered immune response and are more vulnerable to vaccine-preventable diseases.
📍 Talk with your healthcare team about the vaccine that’s right for you — and get vaccinated early in the season!
✅ Covered by Medicare
📊 Resources & tools are available to help facilities improve vaccination rates. HSAG
📲 Learn more: https://www.hsag.com/en/esrd-networks/vaccinations/

12/23/2025

Go behind the scenes of Mother May I Have a Kidney?, a heartwarming TV series about living kidney donation and reconciliation:

Go behind the scenes of Mother May I Have a Kidney?, a heartwarming TV series about living kidney donation and reconciliation.

12/18/2025

Big changes are coming for kidney patients in 2026. See what’s at risk and what you can do next:

The government reopened, but big changes are coming for kidney patients in 2026. See what’s at risk and what you can do next.

12/17/2025

By sharing their kidney journeys, public figures help shine a light on an often-hidden disease. This inspires more people to get tested, take action, and support kidney donation:

Read celebrity kidney disease stories from Jesse Eisenberg, Nick Mangold, and Nate Robinson.

12/11/2025

We’ve seen exciting progress in kidney care over the past five years. From making transplants easier to improving early testing and fairness in care, NKF has helped lead the way:

We’ve seen exciting progress in kidney care over the past five years. From making transplants easier to improving early testing and fairness in care, NKF has helped lead the way.

12/05/2025

Here are 30 ideas that are easy to find, simple to assemble, or easy to make at home, all perfect for the kidney patient in your life:

Running out of time to find the perfect gift? Don't worry! Here are 30 chronic kidney disease (CKD)-friendly ideas that are easy to find, simple to assemble, or easy to make at home.

11/13/2025

Holiday Recipes for the Kidney Community! Callaloo is a Caribbean dish that can be a great addition to your holiday gathering this year. Join us today for this and other recipe ideas for your holiday season. Our renal dietitians will share tips on making your meals kidney-healthy: http://www.nkfcnow.org/Celebrate2025

11/11/2025

Festive, Flavorful, and Kidney-Healthy! Ever tried making your own Asian Hot Pot meal? It's easy and perfect for those on a kidney-healthy diet. Join us for this and other culturally-inspired recipe ideas for your holiday celebration: http://www.nkfcnow.org/Celebrate2025

11/06/2025

Celebrate the Season with Kidney-Friendly Flavor! The holidays are a time to gather, cook, and share. Our renal dietitians will show how to keep your favorite traditions—and your kidneys—in mind with tasty, healthier versions of classic dishes and new recipes from around the world: http://www.nkfcnow.org/Celebrate2025

11/04/2025

Join our team of renal dietitians as we share festive recipes and simple tips to help you enjoy holiday meals that are both delicious and kidney-healthy. Discover creative dishes from different cultures and celebrate food, family, and health together: http://www.nkfcnow.org/Celebrate2025

10/16/2025

IT'S TODAY! Join us LIVE in just a few hours! 💻
Today is the day to empower yourself! Our free Ask Away Program starts at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET.
It’s not too late to register and learn how to confidently navigate your medical appointments, ask the right questions, and find trustworthy information.
A huge thank you to Ardelyx for their generous support of this community program. REGISTER NOW and hop on Zoom! https://nkfcnow.org/AskAway