National Kidney Foundation Pacific Northwest

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

10/09/2025

Meet the Experts! We are thrilled to welcome two leaders from Health Literacy Media for our Ask Away Program next Thursday, October 16th:
✨ Dr. Catina O’Leary, PhD, MSW (President & CEO) ✨ Christina Goalby, LMSW (Senior Advisor)
They will share practical steps you can use immediately to: 1) Speak up and get clear answers, and 2) Find trustworthy health information.
This is a must-attend session for every person with kidney disease and their care partner! Secure your spot for this empowering session. Register today! https://nkfcnow.org/AskAway

10/02/2025

Are you ready to feel more confident at your next doctor's visit? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️
Join our free, virtual Ask Away Program on Thursday, October 16th! This session is designed for the kidney community—patients, caregivers, and families—who want to master their medical appointments.
Learn practical strategies to speak up, ask questions, and make sure your doctor truly hears what matters to you. Taking control of your health starts here! Register now (link in bio!) so you don't miss this empowering program: https://nkfcnow.org/AskAway

07/31/2025

Thank you to our panel of living kidney donors! Amy, Colleen, Dan, and Mike – your leadership and compassion extend far beyond your reach, and we are so grateful for your contribution to the kidney community. Thank you to everyone that joined us! If you tuned in, tell us what you loved most about this inspiring conversation in the comments.

07/28/2025

What’s it like to be a living kidney donor? Don’t miss this week’s session with an astounding panel of speakers. Four members of the NKF team will share their experiences on Thursday, July 31, 1pm PT/3pm ET. Please join us for this free virtual conversation: https://nkfcnow.org/July31-LivingDonors

07/24/2025

Did you know that several incredible National Kidney Foundation team members are living kidney donors? 🌟 Join us on Thursday, July 31, for an uplifting conversation with four inspiring individuals. Hear why they chose to donate, how their loved ones reacted, what recovery was like, and more. You'll leave moved and motivated by their powerful stories of generosity and hope.💖 Register online https://nkfcnow.org/July31-LivingDonors

05/14/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our "Kidney Health with Spotlight on IgA Nephropathy" webinar! Your participation and engagement made it a valuable session. For those who missed it or wish to review, the recording will be available shortly.

04/23/2025

People with IgA Nephropathy often have no or mild symptoms. Yet if caught early enough, there are treatment options available. Join us to hear from experts including UCSF nephrologist Dr. Ray Hsu who will share about IgAN and your kidney health. Register at https://nkfcnow.org/YourKidneyHealth

04/16/2025

Kelly Chen, AGACNP-BC, is not only a nephrology nurse practitioner but also someone living with Nephropathy. Join us as she leads a discussion with others living with this kidney disease about their diagnosis and how they are managing their health. Our session will also feature other kidney experts. For more info and to register visit https://nkfcnow.org/YourKidneyHealth

04/09/2025

Diabetes and high blood pressure are the leading causes of kidney disease. Join Stanford nephrologist Dr. Brian Brady and other kidney experts to learn about the importance of getting tested and what you can do to care for your kidneys. We will also spotlight the disease IgA Nephropathy. Register for the May 14th event at 1pm PT: https://nkfcnow.org/YourKidneyHealth

04/02/2025

What are the 5 stages of kidney disease and what do they mean? Join us May 14 at 1pm PT to learn about what kidneys do and how to know if you have kidney disease. Thank you Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. for supporting this virtual session and working to improve kidney health everywhere.
Register now: https://nkfcnow.org/YourKidneyHealth

04/01/2025

As part of the 2025 Kidney Patient Summit, NKF hosted deep dive educational sessions that brought together experts, patient leaders, and advocates to explore urgent and emerging topics in kidney care. Here's what you need to know.https://bit.ly/4hSiTQf

Explore highlights from NKF’s 2025 Kidney Patient Summit, where experts and advocates discussed kidney disease screening, access, and clinical trials.