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13Investigates: Nearly 50% of Albany dialysis patients struggle for food

Luis Martinez
Luis Martinez
Luis Martinez
Reporter · Albany, NY

Luis Martinez, a proud Albany native, has spent the past 5 years reporting on community issues and grassroots movements. He earned his degree from The City University of New York and has previously worked for various local newspapers, focusing on stories that highlight community resilience and activism.

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Reporter · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 10:20 PM · 1 min read
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13Investigates: Nearly 50% of Albany dialysis patients struggle for food — Schenectady Health news

@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Dialysis patients struggling to buy food in AlbanyDialysis patients in Albany are struggling to buy food needed for strict diet. ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT)- Dialysis patients in the Albany area are struggling to afford the food they need to stay healthy during treatment. 13Investigates found some patients are skipping meals as they manage long dialysis schedules and strict food limits. A nurse practitioner at an Albany clinic said the problem became clear after she noticed changes in some patients lab results. Steven Compas of Albany had just finished a four-hour dialysis treatment when he spoke with 13Investigates. Compas, 40, has had treatments three times a week for nearly 20 years after first noticing a problem on his 18th birthday. Compas said he was diagnosed with a form of kidney dise

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