Northwest Kidney Council | Kidney health advocacy

Partnership for quality,
safety and access to care

Promoting safety and access to quality care

Founded in 2019, the Northwest Kidney Council is as a coalition supporting patient advocates, health care professionals, care providers and researchers committed to shaping smart policy for individuals battling kidney disease in the Northwest.

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.

Chronic Kidney Disease: Prevalence and Advocacy

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is one of the most overlooked public health challenges in the U.S., despite the fact more than 37 million adults are living with it. Even more alarming, 9 out of 10 people with CKD don’t even know they have it.

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Understanding the Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease

CKD doesn’t happen overnight. There are actually five different stages of kidney disease. And if caught early enough, it can often be managed with lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and blood pressure control. In honor of July being Chronic Disease Month, we’re breaking down what those stages mean and why it matters for people across Oregon, Washington, and beyond.

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.

Partnership for quality, safety and access to care