Puget Sound Kidney Centers

12/22/2025

Noticing swelling in your legs, unusual fatigue or burning during urination? These subtle signs can signal early kidney problems. Don’t ignore them—learn more about common risk factors and symptoms on our website.

Early treatment can help slow chronic kidney disease down. Take action now — learn more about early symptoms and risk factors of the disease.

12/18/2025

Maintaining an active lifestyle with kidney disease may feel daunting, but it’s absolutely achievable. Start with small, consistent steps and build from there. Explore practical ways to add movement to your day:

Living with kidney disease can bring changes to your daily routine — but one thing that remains important is staying active. Regular movement can help improve your energy, support heart and kidney health, manage blood pressure, and even boost your mood. The good news? You don’t need to start run...

12/17/2025

Looking for a kidney-friendly, plant protein recipe? Try these homemade pinto beans—packed with garlic & onion flavor, lower in sodium than canned beans, and super easy to make! Check it out: https://www.pskc.net/recipes/pinto-beans/.

12/16/2025

A recent UW Medicine study shows that adults with type 2 diabetes, a leading cause of kidney disease, who consistently use a continuous glucose monitor can better manage their blood sugar. Read more.

Adults with type 2 diabetes who consistently use continuous glucose-monitor devices experience significantly greater blood-sugar control than those who use such a device infrequently or not at all, new research shows. 

12/15/2025

Chronic kidney disease is often silent. No pain, no warning, just slow damage over time. Routine blood and urine tests can alert you to kidney problems before it’s too late. Ask your doctor today and learn more at www.pskc.net.

12/14/2025

Happy Hanukkah! Wishing our patients, families and community eight days of health, happiness and light.

12/13/2025

At our clinics, social workers play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their dialysis journey.

They support people through some of the hardest moments of their lives, navigating emotions, finding resources, advocating for equitable care, strengthening coping skills, and helping families feel less alone.

It’s whole-person care, rooted in dignity, compassion, and hope.

12/12/2025

A huge THANK YOU to Freedom Trucks NW Truck Club and Founder/Owner Tony Bravo for stepping up in a big way during this weeks regional flooding event. 🚚💙

Your quick action and generous support ensured our Monroe patient could safely reach his life-saving dialysis treatments when travel became almost impossible. We are incredibly grateful for your partnership, compassion, and commitment to our community.

Heroes like you make all the difference. 🙌💙
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12/12/2025

Considering dialysis at home? Our recent blog post “What Is Home Dialysis? A Beginner’s Guide” breaks down the types of home dialysis, the benefits of it, and what to ask your provider. Take control of your care and lifestyle. Read more.

For people living with kidney disease, dialysis can be a life-saving treatment. But did you know that dialysis doesn’t always have to take place in a clinic? More and more patients are choosing home dialysis—a safe, effective alternative that offers greater flexibility and independence. If you.....

12/11/2025

All Puget Sound Kidney Centers clinics are open and operating normally today, despite regional flooding throughout our area.

Your safety is our top priority. If you have treatment scheduled, please call your clinic before leaving home to confirm operations and ensure that travel conditions are safe in your neighborhood. Flooding can change quickly, so checking in first helps us keep you safe and supported. To find your clinic's phone number visit www.pskc.net/locations

For our home dialysis patients, please review your emergency steps and make sure you can do treatment safely. Click this link for more detailed instructions: https://shorturl.at/e0116

Thank you for staying alert and taking precautions. Your well-being matters to all of us at PSKC. Stay safe and please reach out if you need support.

12/11/2025

High blood pressure and diabetes are the leading causes of kidney disease. Staying active, eating well and monitoring your health can protect your kidneys for the long run. Learn more at https://www.pskc.net/for-patients/about-kidney-disease/how-to-protect-your-kidneys/.

12/10/2025

“The surgery has been a lifeline, and our family has shed many happy tears.”

Seattle Children's recently performed its 250th living donor kidney transplant, a powerful story of sisterhood. Learn more.

Seattle Children's celebrates a remarkable milestone with its 250th living donor kidney transplant, where two sisters, Mary and Audrey, shared the ultimate gift of life.