Northwest Kidney Council
@NWKidneyCouncil
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Nonprofit dedicated to promoting safety and access to quality care for the #kidneycommunity in Oregon and Washington. #kidneydisease #esrd #kidneyadvocacy
Portland, Oregon
Joined November 2019
A Washington woman donated a kidney to a Navy veteran in a life-saving act of kindness. Read more about how hope and generosity made this match possible. https://t.co/eNL6q00d9E
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It’s a story of selfless generosity that traveled the entire length of the country, and ended at VCU Health. A Washington State woman, inspired by her military family, donated a kidney to a Navy ve…
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Kidney dialysis technicians are essential to every successful treatment. This National Dialysis Technician Recognition Week, celebrated from October 13–18, we honor the dedication and expertise of these vital healthcare professionals. Read more here: https://t.co/il3v6LcnNy
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National #HispanicHeritageMonth reminds us of the disproportionate impact of kidney disease in hispanic and latino communities and the vital role kidney dialysis providers play in ensuring access to life-sustaining care. https://t.co/L51qaUacuC
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National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated September 15 to October 15, is a time to celebrate the cultural contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. It’s also an opportunity to highlight the...
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Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has proclaimed September 2025 as Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month, bringing much-needed attention to the thousands of families in the state impacted by PKD. Read more: https://t.co/nPsx9pDCYn
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This Nephrology Nurses Week, we celebrate the compassion and expertise of nephrology nurses who make life-sustaining dialysis possible across Oregon and Washington. #NephrologyNursesWeek #KidneyCare
#ThankYouNurses Read more:
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With Nephrology Nurses Week upon us, we honor the remarkable dedication of nephrology nurses who support kidney disease patients throughout Oregon and Washington. At the Northwest Kidney Council, our...
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month. For kidney patients, vaccines = protection. Stay strong, stay safe. Talk to your doctor today. #KidneyHealth
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1 in 7 Americans has chronic kidney disease - and most don’t know it. This #ChronicDiseaseMonth, let’s raise awareness for CKD and chronic disease patients across the nation. Read more: https://t.co/h4UfYKpM80
#CKD #ChronicIllness #KidneyHealth
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Everyone deserves kidney care that’s affirming, respectful, and accessible. This Pride Month, we’re standing with the LGBTQIA+ community to break down barriers in health care. Let’s build health care spaces that support everyone. Read more: https://t.co/Zjmx0NRuso
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Join us April 10 for a one-hour virtual event that will explore how access to healthy school meals can help prevent kidney disease. Featured speakers include: @RepCyrusJavadi and Lara Sokoloff, a renal dietitian with @nwkidney. RSVP Today:
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"All because he asked for help. All because Shane heard him." When University of Washington basketball star Nate Robinson needed a kidney, Husky fan Shane Cleveland stepped up — a powerful reminder of the life-saving impact of organ donation. Read more:
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'It was just one of those moments where there was great clarity on what I needed to do.'
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The FDA has approved the first clinical trials for kidney transplants using genetically modified pig organs. This could be a game-changer for the 106,000+ people on the organ transplant waitlist. Read more: https://t.co/UmIBKVx5AI
#KidneyTransplant
washingtonpost.com
The first clinical trials using organs from genetically modified pigs offer hope to patients with kidney failure, who face a long wait for human organ transplants.
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This National Dialysis Technician Recognition Week, join us in celebrating the compassion and expertise of these essential healthcare heroes—read more about their vital role in kidney care in our latest blog:
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Dialysis technicians are essential to every successful treatment, working tirelessly to ensure patients with kidney disease receive the best care possible. This National Dialysis Technician Recogni...
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During #HispanicHeritageMonth, we highlight the contributions of Hispanic Americans and the urgent need to address disparities in chronic kidney disease care — read more: https://t.co/TO7AS6FFms
#CKD #HealthEquity #HispanicHealth #KidneyCare
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National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, is an opportunity to celebrate the rich contributions of Hispanic Americans. And for the Northwest Kidney Council, it is an important...
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We're getting the Council together again, and you're invited! Join us for the next Northwest Kidney Council Conversation: "Home Dialysis in the Northwest" on Thursday, October 3 (virtual). RSVP to join the panel discussion: https://t.co/QXjxK4NZ8V
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September is officially Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Awareness Month in both Washington State and Oregon! Thank you, @GovInslee and @GovTinaKotek , for your unwavering commitment to helping us end PKD. #endPKD #PKDAwarenessMonth
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We've always believed that our community is only as strong as the people who care for it. As we celebrate Nephrology Nurses Week, we want to take a moment to honor the incredible work of the nephrology nurses who are at the heart of kidney care. Read more:
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As we celebrate Nephrology Nurses Week (Sept. 8 – 14), we want to honor and appreciate the incredible work of nephrology nurses.
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Everyday Heroes: Man hikes Pacific Crest Trail to promote living kidney donation https://t.co/0gmFBmPvzJ via @KATUNews
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There’s a severe kidney shortage. Should donors be compensated?
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More than 90,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for a kidney transplant. But a kidney shortage means many die on the waitlist or become too sick for a transplant. A new plan would compensate donors.
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Did you know August is Immunization Awareness Month? Learn more about what our amazing partners at @boostoregon are doing to increase confidence and uptake in vaccinations. #VaccinesSaveLives #dialysis
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Did you know August is Immunization Awareness Month? As part of our commitment to improving the lives of those living with kidney disease, the Northwest Kidney Council recognizes the critical role...
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Governors Around the Nation Proclaim: July 10 is #ChronicDiseaseDay @GovHolcomb @GlennYoungkin @TinaKotek @GovEvers @GovLauraKelly @henrymcmaster @GovNedLamont @GovInslee @GovMikeDeWine @iamwesmoore @RoyCooperNC
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