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    Health, Happiness & Hope

August 17, 2008 - Seattle, WA - Renal Support Network and Northwest Kidney Centers present an event for people with kidney disease - a kidney patient lifestyle meeting.  Free for patients and one guest, brunch included.  Giveaways, Raffle Prizes, Exhibits and lots of Fun.  Register now!>>>> 

  Larry Hagman's Video With NKC

Actor Larry Hagman teams up with Northwest Kidney Centers (NKC) to increase organ donation awarensss and help raise money for patient care programs and pre-dialysis education.  Watch the video shown at the 2008 Northwest Kidney Centers Foundation "Breakfast of Hope."

  Fathers Sundborg's Message 

Father Stephen Sunborg, Jesuit president of Seattle University, touched the "Breakfast of Hope" crowd with his message of hope on May 22, 2008.  Read his remarks.>>>>

  "The Ultimate Human Connection"

Kidney patient finds her living kidney donor in local Starbucks coffee shop.  Northwest Kidney Centers board member James Manning is a part of this heartwarming story. Find out more. >>  

  The Art of Good Eating

Sweetheart tips for ordering heart healthy meals at restaurants.   

  Shake The Salt Habit In 2008 
Top ten tips for shaking the salt habit for the New Year - quick, easy things you can do to help you and your family live healthier and longer lives.

 

  Excellent Jobs for RNs And Others
Work at the Northwest Kidney Centers and receive paid training in our Dialysis Academy.  Click here to view and search for open positions. 

  School Lunches - Healthy Choices
Pack delicious and healthy lunches that your kids will love.  Find out how you can prepare nutritious lunches and more.  Great ideas and alternatives, including a shopping list to take with you to the grocery store!  Click here >>> 

     

  Preventing Kidney Failure

One in nine people have chronic kidney disease and most don't know it. Find out what you can do to prevent, delay or live better with kidney failure.

        Hot Topics           

2008 Scribner Courage in Health Care Award Honoring Abraham Bergman, MD - September 24, 2008.  Guest Speaker: Nassim Assefi, MD - renowned author and international physician leader. Receive an invitation and find out more information >>>>

Do you know the warning signs of chronic kidney disease?  Find out by watching the world film premiere of "Seymour Jones and the Temple of Chronic Kidney Disease" in honor of National Kidney Month (March). >>> 

1 in 8 adult Americans has kidney disease.  That's 26 million people. Click here to find out the symptons of chronic kidney disease. 

Actor Larry Hagman, "JR Ewing," teams up with Northwest Kidney Centers to promote organ donation.  Read an article from the Seattle PI about his dedication to the cause.

Congress is proposing changes in the kidney disease program.  Find out Northwest Kidney Centers' position on these changes.  Click here >>>

Kidney, heart diseases entwined, studies say- Learn More >

Heart attack on your plate -   Hidden salt & fat on your plate just got easier to see - Learn More >

Living Well with Chronic Kidney Disease- Learn More >

Kidney 101 - Learn What Kidneys Do? >

Take the Risk Quiz >
Preventing Kidney Disease-What Can You Do?
Support the Kidney Care Quality & Education Act 2007 - Take Action Now! 
Kidney-Friendly Recipes! - Visit Our Recipe Center>
A Healthy Diet- Why It Matters >
Excellent Jobs for RNs and Others.  Paid Training! - Search For A Position>
Who We Are- Learn More>

       Kelly Receives Haviland Award 
Dr. Michael Kelly is recipient of the 2008 James W. Haviland Award for Outstanding Achievement in Nephrology. >>>>

  Photos With Graham Kerr!

View and download your photo taken with the "Galloping Gourmet" - Graham Kerr - taken at Northwest Kidney Centers Breakfast of Hope on May 22, 2008.

  What's happening at NKC?

Find out what's going on at the Northwest Kidney Centers.  Search our classes and events calendar for upcoming activities, including classes on healthy eating and kidney disease education. 

  The World's First Dialysis Center

Northwest Kidney Centers was established in 1962 as the world's first outpatient dialysis center.   Find out more about our rich history.

  How Do The Kidneys Work?

Are you curious about how the kidneys work? Take the "Kidney 101" animated tutorial and find out how.

 

   Fitness And Activity! Get Moving
Workout Techniques - View now >

Exercise & Prevention Tips - View > 

Traveling on Dialysis - For Tips >

Living with Dialysis - Questions? >

 

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