Kidney Foundation of Western New York
@kidneyfoundwny.bsky.social
Dedicated to increasing awareness and improving lives of those with kidney disease. Based in the Buffalo area and serving 8 counties of WNY. https://www.kfwny.org/
The best way to slow or prevent diabetes-related kidney disease is to try to reach your blood glucose and blood pressure goals. Healthy lifestyle habits and taking your medicines as prescribed can help you achieve these goals and improve your health overall.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The best way to slow or prevent diabetes-related kidney disease is to try to reach your blood glucose and blood pressure goals. Healthy lifestyle habits and taking your medicines as prescribed can help you achieve these goals and improve your health overall.
#diabetickidneydisease #kidneyhealth
#diabetickidneydisease #kidneyhealth
Phil is an avid Bills fan who likes spending time outdoors fishing and golfing.
“Life truly is about our family and means the most to him," said Kristen.
For information about being a living kidney donor, please call Erie County Medical Center at 716-898-4931.
“Life truly is about our family and means the most to him," said Kristen.
For information about being a living kidney donor, please call Erie County Medical Center at 716-898-4931.
November 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Phil is an avid Bills fan who likes spending time outdoors fishing and golfing.
“Life truly is about our family and means the most to him," said Kristen.
For information about being a living kidney donor, please call Erie County Medical Center at 716-898-4931.
“Life truly is about our family and means the most to him," said Kristen.
For information about being a living kidney donor, please call Erie County Medical Center at 716-898-4931.
"Phil is a hardworking family man. We’re simple people just trying to make a life for our kids,” said his wife, Kristen Bellis. “We have five kids, three older and two at home. A teenager and a four-year-old who’s just starting school this year. We have a granddaughter on the way in December.”
November 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
"Phil is a hardworking family man. We’re simple people just trying to make a life for our kids,” said his wife, Kristen Bellis. “We have five kids, three older and two at home. A teenager and a four-year-old who’s just starting school this year. We have a granddaughter on the way in December.”
For information about being a living kidney donor, please call ECMC at 716-898-4931 or 716-898-5001.
October 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
For information about being a living kidney donor, please call ECMC at 716-898-4931 or 716-898-5001.
“Then in 2001, my BFF donated her kidney to me,” Rachel explained. “I was blessed with 23 years of having a normal life.”
During that time, Rachel successfully battled colon cancer. Now, she’s been in remission for five years. Rachel is dealing with kidney failure once again and back on dialysis.
During that time, Rachel successfully battled colon cancer. Now, she’s been in remission for five years. Rachel is dealing with kidney failure once again and back on dialysis.
October 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
“Then in 2001, my BFF donated her kidney to me,” Rachel explained. “I was blessed with 23 years of having a normal life.”
During that time, Rachel successfully battled colon cancer. Now, she’s been in remission for five years. Rachel is dealing with kidney failure once again and back on dialysis.
During that time, Rachel successfully battled colon cancer. Now, she’s been in remission for five years. Rachel is dealing with kidney failure once again and back on dialysis.
“I was diagnosed with kidney disease when I was 11 years old,” she wrote. “I went on dialysis when I was 17 years old.”
Rachel received a kidney from a deceased donor when she was 18. That kidney lasted about eight years.
Rachel received a kidney from a deceased donor when she was 18. That kidney lasted about eight years.
October 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
“I was diagnosed with kidney disease when I was 11 years old,” she wrote. “I went on dialysis when I was 17 years old.”
Rachel received a kidney from a deceased donor when she was 18. That kidney lasted about eight years.
Rachel received a kidney from a deceased donor when she was 18. That kidney lasted about eight years.
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Caring for patients with kidney disease requires nurses to be highly skilled, well educated, and motivated, and nephrology nurses cite the variety and challenges of the specialty as fueling their ongoing passion.
September 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Caring for patients with kidney disease requires nurses to be highly skilled, well educated, and motivated, and nephrology nurses cite the variety and challenges of the specialty as fueling their ongoing passion.
Nephrology nurses use their vision, knowledge, and skills to take action and improve patient outcomes. They make a positive difference in the lives of patients and their families every day.
September 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Nephrology nurses use their vision, knowledge, and skills to take action and improve patient outcomes. They make a positive difference in the lives of patients and their families every day.
“The message is simple: check your blood pressure, treat it early and don’t ignore it, because it can quietly lead to life-threatening kidney problems.”
September 11, 2025 at 7:16 PM
“The message is simple: check your blood pressure, treat it early and don’t ignore it, because it can quietly lead to life-threatening kidney problems.”