On April 22, 2025, our community outreach coordinator, Paul Viafranco, was at Sofia Quintero Arts and Cultural Center's women's health fair with our partners at UToledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, performing A1C, glucose, and blood pressure screenings.

Due to staff taking time off for the Easter holiday, this month’s KFNWO support group will not be held this Thursday. We look forward to joining our partners at the Scott Center for next month’s event on Thursday, May 15th.

On March 29th, 2025, Northern Lights Masonic Lodge #40 held its 27th Annual Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio (KFNWO). The event featured an all-you-can-eat breakfast with eggs, pancakes, grits, and breakfast meat, along with a silent auction.

The Mercy nurses provided essential services such as blood pressure and blood sugar tests, while KFNWO offered A1C tests to those in need. Mercy Community Health nurses have been providing free mobile health screenings in our community for more than 30 years. 

On March 29, 2025, Paul Via Franco, the community outreach coordinator for the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio, had a wonderful time supporting the Scott Center for Observation, Treatment, and Transition as they proudly served as a Diamond Sponsor for the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Xi Zeta Chapter Scholarship Gala

March 2025 News & Updates from KFNWO.

The Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio recently connected with the Bryan Rotary Club to discuss kidney health and the impact of community support. With backing from United Way of Williams County and the Bryan Area Foundation, KFNWO continues its mission to educate, support, and advocate for those affected by kidney disease.