Partnership for quality,
safety and access to care
Nutrition, Kidney Health, and Student Success - Recapping Our Council Conversation on Free School Meals
The Northwest Kidney Council’s latest Council Conversation explored the important connection between food access, school nutrition, and kidney health with Oregon State Representative Dr. Cyrus Javadi and renal dietitian Lara Sokoloff, RD. From the story behind Oregon’s HB 3435 to the real-world impact of school meals on long-term health, the panel highlighted how early nutrition can be a powerful tool in preventing chronic kidney disease. Learn more at the recap below.
2025 Legislative Priorities
As legislators continue to gather in Salem and Olympia for this year’s legislative session, NWKC is monitoring numerous bills aimed at enhancing health outcomes and advancing equity for kidney patients and their care providers. These pieces of legislation address significant issues that directly impact both dialysis patients and providers such as improving access to healthcare, reducing disparities, and expanding preventive care. Check out our new dedicated page on our website to stay current on important legislation.
2025 District Fact Sheets Are Here!
We’re excited to announce that the 2025 District Fact Sheets are now live on our website! These updated resources provide a snapshot of the kidney health landscape for every legislative district in Oregon and Washington. Whether you're a policymaker, advocate, or just curious about kidney disease in your community, these fact sheets are designed to inform and inspire action.
Our Partners
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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