National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii

April is Stress Awareness Month, a time for us to be more mindful of how to reduce stress in our lives. Not surprisingly, the cumulative stress of the pandemic has impacted our collective mental health, with many more residents reporting symptoms such as anxiety, depression and feeling overwhelmed. The Hawaii State Department of Health has expanded its Hawaii CARES service to connect those seeking stress reduction and mental health resources with local resources. To access this service, visit https://hicares.hawaii.gov/ or call toll-free at 1-800-753-6879. #WellnessWednesday #StressAwareness #HawaiiCARES #MentalHealthAwareness

Mahalo to our friends at KITV4 for donating a hand sanitizer station to help us continue our work to prevent kidney disease and support those affected by kidney disease. We appreciate your dedication to keeping our community safe and healthy! #HandSanitizer #WashYourHands #KidneyDisease #Mahalo #KITV

Has your gout got you down? Learn how to better manage your gout symptoms at a free ASK A DOC virtual presentation by rheumatologist Dr. Barry Shibuya on Tuesday, April 27th at 4:30 P.M. Register today to reserve your spot: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZAqcOitrD8iGt1lgQlZiF3W37tAZyi0K #gout #ASKADOC #healtheducation #NKFH #healthyliving #liveWell #Goutdisease #goutsymptoms #kidneyhealth #Malamakidneys #virtualhealth #free #healthylifestyle #kidneyeducation

Are you a tea drinker? It was found in a study that people who consumed tea regularly also tend to have more nutrient-rich dietary habits. Unsweetened iced tea is an alternative to sugar-filled beverages and provides variety aside from plain water. This might be a healthy swap to make at a restaurant, which often have this option, or at least gives you an opportunity to add a specific amount of sugar or sweetener to your drink. If you are living with kidney disease, there ar...e other considerations to take into account like phosphorus, potassium, and oxalate content, which can depend on your tea source. Before choosing to add tea into your eating and drinking pattern it’s important to understand your diet as a whole, so speak with your health care professional or Registered Dietitian. #FoodieFriday #TeaDrinker #TeaTime #HealthyDiet #HealthyHabits #kidneydiet

If you are Asian American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander, you may be at an increased risk for kidney disease. Minority populations have much higher rates of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and heart disease, all of which increase the risk for kidney disease. This National Minority Health Month serves as an important reminder to know your risk factors, assess your lifestyle, and get tested for kidney disease if appropriate. #MinorityHealthMonth #NationalMinorityHealthMonth #MinorityHealth #CKD #KidneyDisease #MinuteforYourKidneys

NKFH's Diabetes Prevention Program is a CDC-recognized lifestyle change program. Watch this new feature from the CDC to learn how this program can help make preventing type 2 diabetes work for your life, and on your terms. Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/preventtype2 NKFH's next Diabetes Prevention Program is scheduled for Wednesdays starting on 4/28 at 6:00-7:00 PM. For more info or to sign up for our DPP- Group 4 classes, please contact Noel Gibeau, NKFH Programs Assistant at (808) 589-5906 or [email protected] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBtBrwkXNVw #DiabetesPrevention #PreDiabetes #KidneyDisease #DiabetesPreventionProgram

If you have prediabetes, NKFH's Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) can help you adapt to a healthier lifestyle and reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. Our next Diabetes Prevention Program - Group 4 is scheduled for Wednesdays starting on 4/28 at 6:00 PM. For more info or to sign up, please contact Noel Gibeau, NKFH Programs Assistant at (808) 589-5906 or [email protected] today! *There are pre-qualifying risk assessments to do prior to registration.

It's #NationalPublicHealthWeek, and we're saluting our healthcare heroes in Hawaii and across the country who make sacrifices every day to continue crucial #kidneydisease treatments, especially during the pandemic. Mahalo for all you do! #NPHW #HealthcareHeroes #PublicHealth #KidneyDisease

April is #DonateLife Month, and we're raising awareness of the more than 350 Hawaii residents waiting for a heart, liver, kidney, or pancreas transplant. Registering as an organ donor or learning more about serving as a living donor can save and heal lives. Learn more at https://kidneyhi.org/organ-donation-transplantation #DonateLifeMonth #OrganDonation #KidneyTransplant #transplantsaves #KidneyDonor #KidneyDisease #OrganDonor #DonatetoSave

Mahalo to Uniqlo Hawaii for donating AIRism masks to keep our staff and program participants safe! Having these masks on hand will ensure that we can continue our programs and educational efforts while preventing the spread of #COVID-19. #uniqlo #uniqlohawaii #AIRism #MaskUpHawaii #OurKuleana #wearamask

People living with kidney disease are at a higher risk of severe illness due to COVID-19. The National Kidney Foundation, American Society of Nephrology, and American Society of Transplantation all recommend that people with kidney disease or kidney transplant be vaccinated for COVID-19. Learn more from the National Kidney Foundation at https://www.kidney.org//getting-covid-19-vaccine-what-kidn #TipTuesday #HIGotVaccinated #COVIDVaccine #KidneyDisease #COVID19 #COVID19Hawaii

ICYMI: Free COVID-19 testing is now available to Oahu hotel industry workers through our partnership with Mayor Rick Blangiardi and the City and County of Honolulu. Tag or share this post with a hotel worker who can take advantage of this valuable service. Testing is provided at our convenient Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and Hawaiian Monarch Hotel mobile testing laboratories. Make sure to bring a Government Issued ID, with a recent 2-week pay stub or a dated lette...r from your employer to your appointment. To learn more or register for a test, please visit our website here: https://kidneyhi.org/covid-19-testing-screening #covid19testing #Hawaiicovid19 #staysafe #allinthistogether #NKFH #Hawaii #Oahu #covidtesting #mobiletesting #HawaiiCOVIDtest #coronavirustest #Hawaiitourism #KeepHawaiihealthy #pcrtesting #walkinswelcome #travelsafely #trustedtestingpartner #interislandtesting #testingpartner

A kidney-friendly eating pattern can still include our favorite treats like chicken tenders. When we make our favorites at home, we can modify the recipe to use less salt than the packaged or restaurant counterparts. Try this recipe from the National Kidney Foundation and let us know what you think! https://www.kidney.org/co/healthy-chicken-nuggets-and-fries #FoodieFriday #KidneyDiet #KidneyFriendly #KidneyDisease #EatHealthy

Calling all families! We're partnering with YMCA Honolulu and Hawaii Pacific Health to host Healthy Weight & Your Child. This exciting 12-week program starts next month, and is an opportunity for the entire `ohana to learn together, have fun, and stay healthy. For more information, call (808) 589-5906 or email [email protected] #HealthyFamilies #HawaiiEvents #VirtualEvents #VirtualClasses

It's a new month, and we have new programs to keep your kidneys healthy! These programs are free and held in a virtual environment to keep you safe. Learn more and sign up at https://kidneyhi.org/upcoming-events #KidneyHealth #DiabetesPrevention #HealthClasses #HeartYourKidneys #KidneyDisease #HawaiiEvents #VirtualClasses #healthyliving

How do you make every bite count? The U.S. Department of Agriculture updated its dietary guidelines to customize a healthy diet to your lifestyle. Eating nutrient-dense foods and eating a variety of food groups are easy steps we can all make. How does your diet stack up? #FoodieFriday #MakeEveryBiteCount #Nutrition #HealthyDiet #HealthyLifestyle

Happy Earth Day! Donating clothes and household items is a great way to declutter your home and live sustainably. If you have gently used clothing, accessories, housewares or toys that you no longer need, consider donating your items to Kidney Clothes right in your neighborhood! Your Kidney Clothes donation will be used to support the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii’s local health and wellness programs, Health Clinic, kidney patient services, and research-based health in...novation. Find a convenient drop-off location or schedule a home pick up at http://www.kfhawaii.org/ #KidneyClothes #Donation #EarthWeek #EarthDay #Reuse