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.

What Kidney Patients Should Know During Summer

Heat and dehydration can be hard on the kidneys, especially for people living with kidney disease. From fluid balance to medication considerations, here's what kidney patients and their families should know before temperatures rise this summer.

Men's Health Month: Kidney Disease Won't Wait

Men are 1.6x more likely to reach kidney failure, largely because they wait longer to seek care. This Men's Health Month, we're looking at why that gap exists, and what early screening can change.

Access to Kidney Care Starts with Feeling Safe

More than half of LGBTQ+ people have experienced healthcare discrimination, and that history shapes whether patients seek care at all. This Pride Month, we're exploring why trust is central to kidney care, and how patients can find providers and support they can rely on.

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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