Social media posts led Michelle Murray to consider becoming a living kidney donor to a stranger. She told the Kidney Foundation of Western New York that giving a kidney has been a tremendously rewarding experience. Michelle spoke highly of her care at Erie County Medical Center and has maintained her active lifestyle after her donation.  ... Kidney Conversations is a podcast from the Kidney Foundation of Western New York. In each episode, we talk about kidney health and share stories to inspire and educate our community. Learn more at www.kfwny.org.  ... Find our social media accounts and more at https://linktr.ee/KidneyFoundWNY  ... #DonateLife #KidneyDisease #KFWNY

Kidney Conversations

Living Kidney Donor Michelle Murray

March is Kidney Month! Listen for information on the National Kidney Month 2021 focus of “Managing Chronic Kidney Disease." There's more on the theme of "Living Well with Kidney Disease" for World Kidney Day, which falls on March 11 this year.  We also have a segment on the importance of kidney testing from the NIDDK's Healthy Moments program. ... Kidney Conversations is a podcast from the Kidney Foundation of Western New York. In each episode, we talk about kidney health and share stories to inspire and educate our community. Learn more at www.kfwny.org. 

Managing CKD is the focus for Kidney Month 2021

In college, Kris Hoyt learned that he had IgA nephropathy, which eventually caused his kidneys to fail. His uncle, John Canestaro chose to become a living kidney donor. Both are living healthy, full lives. In this episode, Kris shares his journey with kidney disease and transplantation. John explains how he became a living donor and why he hopes more people will consider giving a kidney.  ... Kidney Conversations is a podcast from the Kidney Foundation of Western New York. In each episode, we talk about kidney health and share stories to inspire and educate our community. Learn more at www.kfwny.org. 

Kidney Transplant Recipient Kris Hoyt and Living Donor John Canestaro

In January, the Kidney Foundation of Western New York joined Congressman Brian Higgins and leaders at Erie County Medical Center in calling for expanded Medicare coverage of anti-rejection medication for kidney transplant recipients. On Dec. 8, the House of Representatives passed the measure. Now patients, families and leaders of the kidney community are asking the Senate to pass this bipartisan legislation which will save lives. This episode looks at the current 36-month limit on coverage of immunosuppressive drugs and the reasons advocates want to make the change.

House Passes Bill on Immunosuppressant Coverage for Kidney Transplant Recipients

What's it like to receive a kidney transplant? Linda Snyder says it gave her life back to her. Linda lost kidney function due to an autoimmune disease. After several months on dialysis, she received a transplant at Erie County Medical Center. Now she works with the Kidney Foundation of Western New York to raise awareness of kidney health.

Conversation with kidney transplant recipient Linda Snyder

What's it like to donate a kidney? Chris Gengo shares his story of giving a kidney to his brother. Chris also talks about why he got involved with the Kidney Foundation of Western New York.

Interview with living kidney donor Chris Gengo

Talk about kidney health and stories to inspire and educate our community. From the Kidney Foundation of Western New York.

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