Rebecca Fox, President and CEO
Stronger together
Care, compassion and the shared commitment to provide a better quality of life for those with kidney disease have been at the heart of Northwest Kidney Centers for nearly six decades. Our mission to serve patients across the spectrum of kidney disease has been tested in times of uncertainty, but every time, we emerged stronger and more committed.
COVID-19’s continued presence in our community took a particular toll on people living with kidney disease and those in the healthcare field. Our staff worked tirelessly to provide safe, life-sustaining care to our patients all while doing their part to keep themselves and their families safe. In March we invited our patients, staff, volunteers, and community partners to reflect on the lives lost to COVID-19 during our Day of Remembrance Ceremony. We honor Northwest Kidney Centers patients who we lost to this virus with a memorial tree planting and reflection space outside our Burien clinic.
Despite the ups and downs of the year, our patients were always at the center of the organization. We are pleased to share that our patients repeatedly score our services high on patient surveys and year-after-year, we receive 4 out of 5 stars for quality from Medicare.
The generosity of our donors and the selflessness of our volunteers buoyed us as we remained steadfast in our mission to provide life-saving dialysis treatment during a pandemic, help those in early stages of kidney disease, and invest in new treatments and therapies. Our Palliative Care Program, which is 100% donor funded, provides critical emotional, physical and spiritual support for our patients and we are so proud of this one-of-a-kind program. You can read more about it here.
We began a journey to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where all feel they can bring their true and authentic self. Our recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Juneteenth, and LGBTQIA+ Pride is just the beginning. There is more work to do to steward this important initiative.
The continued support of our community, together with our dedicated staff, is what has made Northwest Kidney Centers strong and resilient in the face of adversity. Thank you.
Patient Thank You
Patient-Centered Care
We are committed to providing greater access to care and to addressing the disparities that impact our patients.
Click here to learn more about the patients we serve.
Overall Performance
78% of patients give us high marks
Staff Rating
73% of patients give our staff high ratings
Transplant Rate
55% higher than national average
“The people at Northwest Kidney Centers have changed my attitude about life. Without them, I wouldn’t be alive.”
– Leroy Ambrose, patient
Working With a Purpose
LIVE
1,940
Number of Patients
280,181
Number of Treatments
16.3%
Home Dialysis Treatments
LEARN
1,488
Chronic Kidney Disease Education Participants
498
Volunteers
3,800
Volunteer Hours
HOPE
56
Transplants
17.3%
Transplant Waitlist
747
Research Participants
Advancing Our Mission
Your gifts supported patient care and programs such as Northwest Kidney Centers Palliative Care Program, transformative research through the Kidney Research Institute and the Center for Dialysis Innovation, employee scholarships and so much more.
$4.2 Million
Total Amount of Gifts
$523,514
Bequest Gifts
$30,541
Tribute Gifts
Program Spotlight: Palliative Care
Financial Results
Our revenue comes from payments for dialysis treatments, earnings on investments and philanthropic gifts.
$136.7 Million
Total Revenue
$3.2 Million
Community Benefits
Including gifts and grants to the Kidney Research Institute & Center for Dialysis Innovation
Your community partner
Northwest Kidney Centers is committed to improving the lives of those with kidney disease and providing greater access to care.
