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The Kidney Foundation of WNY is coordinating with social workers to bring a little extra assistance to people on dialysis this fall, providing $25 grocery gift cards to 60 individuals in need. We're grateful to the generous supporters whose donations make our patient programs possible.
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GivingTuesday is Nov. 29: A Global Day of Generosity
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GivingTuesday is less than a week away!
Created in 2012, GivingTuesday is based on a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past ten years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
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The Kidney Foundation's annual fundraising appeal is also happening now.
In addition to the giving page at www.kfwny.org, we can accept financial contributions as a registered charity with the following platforms:
The Kidney Foundation of WNY is also working to recruit volunteers for 2023. If you are interested in serving on an event committee, volunteering at outreach tables or assisting with kidney health screenings, please contact Jeremy at jmorlock@kfwny.org.
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Preparing for Emergencies
For people receiving dialysis or living with a kidney transplant, planning for emergencies and disasters can be the difference between life and death. The Kidney Community Emergency Response (KCER) Program's disaster preparedness resources can help save lives, improve outcomes, empower patients and families and promote readiness in the community. Learn more.
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Important Contact Numbers for Emergencies:
IPRO ESRD Network of New York: 800.238.3773
ECMC Dialysis: 716.898.1400
US Renal Care Patient Hotline: 866.671.8772
DaVita Patient Hotline: 800.400.8331
Fresenius Patient Hotline: 800.626.1297
Veteran Disaster Relief Hotline: 800.507.4571
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NY Guard Assists with Historic Snowfall Response
National Guard forces helped first responders with emergency medical transportation, including bringing patients to dialysis treatments.
Read more.
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Dr. Brian Murray is Named
Interim Chair of Medicine
Congratulation to Brian M. Murray, MD, on his appointment as Interim Chair of the Department of Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo. He will begin his new duties on Jan. 2.
Dr. Murray is a nephrologist, ECMC's Chief Medical Officer and serves on the Kidney Foundation of WNY's advisory committee. Read the announcement from UB.
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Kidney News
Can New Technology Make Home Dialysis a More Realistic Option?
NY Times | The Tablo System promises to make dialysis easier and more convenient for patients. But there are significant barriers to the technology.
Lilly, Boehringer say Jardiance slows kidney disease progression in trial
Reuters | The two partners said Jardiance cut the risk of kidney disease progression and cardiovascular death by 28%, citing results from a late-stage trial which included people with and without diabetes.
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