Partnership for quality,
safety and access to care
Governor Kotek Declares September 2025 PKD Awareness Month in Oregon
September 4 is recognized as PKD Awareness Day – a national effort to raise visibility for polycystic kidney disease and the nearly 700,000 people affected by it.
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This year, NW Kidney Council is proud to share some big news: thanks to the leadership of Governor Tina Kotek, September 2025 has been officially proclaimed as Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month in the state of Oregon.
Celebrating Nephrology Nurses: Honoring Lifesaving Care in the Pacific Northwest
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 top priorities are clear: advocating for accessible dialysis, supporting patient–provider relationships, and strengthening the workforce that makes this possible.
Prevention is Power: Protecting Kidneys Through Vaccination
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a time to remember that vaccines are one of the most effective tools we have to protect our health. For people living with kidney disease, including chronic kidney disease (CKD), polycystic kidney disease (PKD), and those on dialysis, vaccination is especially important.
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We can't do this work alone. The Northwest Kidney Council is grateful to have so many partners throughout the Pacific Northwest aligned with our mission to advance access to kidney care.
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