Puget Sound Kidney Centers

09/10/2026

Kidney Fact: Your kidneys do much more than remove waste. They also help regulate blood pressure, balance fluids and minerals, and produce hormones that help your body make red blood cells and maintain strong bones. Watch to learn more about these incredible organs!

Learn about all the amazing functions of the kidneys! The kidneys m...

09/09/2026

"The patient is doing very well today; his kidney function is excellent, and he no longer needs dialysis." A cancer drug helped make a kidney transplant possible for a dialysis patient who had been considered extremely unlikely to find a donor. Read the full story for more.

An international research team led by the Medical University of Vienna reports on a new treatment strategy that has made kidney transplantation possible for a patient with no realistic chance of receiving a suitable donor organ.

09/08/2026

Looking for a simple side dish with plenty of flavor? Our Ultimate Fruit Salsa combines pineapple, blueberries, cranberries, lime, ginger and fresh mint for a bright addition to fish, chicken or pork. Get the recipe at https://www.pskc.net/recipes/ultimate-fruit-salad/.

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we’re grateful for the people who show up every day with dedication, compassion and a commitment to caring for others. 💙 Thank you to our incredible team, and to healthcare workers everywhere, for all you do.

09/04/2026

Today is PKD Awareness Day, a day to spread the word about polycystic kidney disease, a genetic condition that causes fluid-filled cysts to develop in the kidneys and can eventually lead to kidney failure. Learn more at https://pkdcure.org/get-involved/awarenessday/.

09/03/2026

✨ A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Silver Sponsors! ✨

We are incredibly grateful to the generous businesses and individuals who are supporting the 2026 Gift of Life Dinner & Auction as Silver Sponsors.

Your generosity helps Puget Sound Kidney Centers Foundation and KAPS provide vital support, resources, and assistance to kidney patients and their families throughout our community.

Please join us in celebrating and thanking these incredible Silver Sponsors for helping make a difference.

Your support truly makes an impact, and we are so grateful to have you alongside us for Gift of Life on September 12, 2026!

09/03/2026

“I love social work because it gives people a voice when they feel powerless.” We love our social workers! Head to our blog to read all about the support they provide to our kidney patients.

At Puget Sound Kidney Centers, exceptional dialysis care goes far beyond clinical treatment. Every day, our social workers walk alongside patients and families as advocates, problem-solvers, counselors, and sources of hope. They are often the steady voice patients turn to when life feels overwhelmin...

09/02/2026

A chronic kidney disease diagnosis can come with a lot of uncertainty, and it’s not always easy to know what questions to ask your care team.

From understanding the stages of kidney disease to treatment options, nutrition, and more, read our latest blog post for questions (and answers!) that can help you feel more informed and confident about your care.

Finding out you have kidney disease can be overwhelming. Kidney disease is often called a “silent disease” because it can have very few noticeable symptoms, and early warning signs can easily be mistaken for other health issues. As a result, many people don’t discover they have kidney problems...

09/02/2026

Our Gift of Life dinner & auction is just 10 days away! We’d like to say a big thank you to all of our sponsors this year. Your support truly makes it possible for us to provide life-saving care to people with kidney disease. ❤️

09/01/2026

Our Basil Mint Pesto is an easy way to add fresh flavor to chicken, fish or pasta without reaching for the salt shaker. Make a batch and keep it in the fridge for up to 7 days. Get the recipe at https://www.pskc.net/recipes/basil-mint-pesto/.