Mount Baker Foundation

15/10/2026

Have you ever considered Kidney Donation? You don't have to match. Voucher Program is for everyone!

NKR's kidney voucher program facilitates kidney paired exchanges that are separated in time and gives patients the best chance of finding a well-matched donor.

12/10/2026

https://www.kidney.org/transplantation/how-to-donate

Start your journey to living kidney donation with real stories, PSAs, and key resources to guide you.

25/09/2026

The Senate H.E.L.P. Committee — where Senator Murray is a senior member — favorably reported the Living Donor Protection Act (LDPA) out to the full Senate on Thursday, Feb. 26! This is the final step before a full Senate vote, and Senator Murray's voice matters here.

Living donors could dramatically shorten transplant wait times and give patients their best chance for long-term success. But up to one in four living donors face insurance discrimination, and many struggle to get time off work for donation and recovery. These barriers discourage people from saving lives when every day counts.

The Living Donor Protection Act (S. 1552) has bipartisan sponsors, backing from both parties, and even support from the insurance industry itself. The Congressional Budget Office says it costs taxpayers nothing. It would:

Protect Insurance Access — Prohibit companies from denying, canceling, limiting coverage, or charging higher premiums for life, disability, and long-term care insurance based solely on donor status.

Protect Jobs — Guarantee FMLA protections specifically for living organ donors, so they can take unpaid leave for surgery and recovery without losing their job.

Improve Public Education — Require updated HHS materials on living donation benefits, risks, and legal protections for donors.

SEND YOUR MESSAGE TO SENATOR MURRAY'S DC OFFICE NOW

Kidney patients and living donors in Washington state are counting on her leadership.

23/09/2026

Wait, so what is prediabetes?
Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.

Take the 1-minute prediabetes risk test, understand what causes prediabetes and what your risk factors for prediabetes are.

22/09/2026

https://www.kidney.org/kidney-quiz/
Check your risk for Kidney Disease. Take just 1 minute: If you are at risk, as your provider for a simple blood test AND Urine Test

Take the 60-second quiz to find out if you’re at risk for kidney disease.

21/09/2026

Almost 2 of 5 of American adults have prediabetes. Find out if you’re at risk for prediabetes today so you can reverse it before it becomes type 2 diabetes. You can reverse prediabetes before it becomes type 2 diabetes.
Getting diagnosed with prediabetes by your doctor can give you enough time to make positive lifestyle and diet changes so you can change the outcome

Reversing prediabetes starts here. 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes. Find out if you’re at risk for prediabetes today so you can reverse it and…

17/09/2026

Chronic Kidney Disease affects tens of millions of Americans and often overlaps with diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. CKD can progress quietly, leaving many people unaware that their kidney function is declining.

16/09/2026

Dental Hygiene
When was the last time that you went to the dentist? Did you know that diseased gums can prevent or delay a kidney transplant? There are many reasons why an individual does not go to the dentist—fear, lack of funds, one may think that dental appointments are not as important as medical appointments, no dental insurance and other factors. It is important to adopt the mindset that diseased gums can infect the entire body. Infection is something that all patients should avoid. Education about the prevention of infection is vital. Timely dental appointments and daily dental hygiene can help to prevent dental disease and/or dental infections.
If you need help paying a Dental Bill to prepare for a transplant and live in Whatcom county, message u

16/09/2026

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects greater than 1 in 7 U.S. adults, an estimated 35.5 million Americans—and often goes undetected until later stages.
That’s why routine screening is critical.
Two key tests can identify CKD early:
Urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) Detects early kidney damage before symptoms appear
Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) Measures kidney functionand helps determine CKD stage and progression
Who should be screened and how often?
People with:
Type 2 diabetes: At diagnosis and annually
Type 1 diabetes: Starting five years after diagnosis
Hypertension or additional risk factors: Annually
Early identification allows for timely interventions that can slow progression, reduce complications, and improve long-term outcomes