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Plans & monitors delivery of province-wide kidney care services in BC, Canada. Follows/RTs aren't endorsements. Social media policy: https://t.co/WBBvfs7mji
Vancouver, British Columbia
Joined October 2011
Our Renal News 2023, Year in Review is now available! With this special annual publication, we hope you enjoy getting to know our network better! #BCRenalNetwork #KidneyCare #KidneyResearch @PHSAofBC @BC_Transplant @KidneyBCY @endPKD @cansolveckd
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MYTH: There's nothing you can do if you're diagnosed with #KidneyDisease. REALITY: If diagnosed early, many people can slow the disease with support of their #KidneyCare team. Take our free #KidneyHealth check to learn more:
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Patients receiving #PeritonealDialysis: would you be interested in sharing your perspectives on PD care in BC? We're currently seeking a #PatientPartner to join BC Renal's Peritoneal Dialysis Committee. To learn more and apply: #KidneyCare #Dialysis
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Interested in simplifying your kidney-friendly meal planning? Join @KidneyBCY on February 11 for an interactive webinar highlighting the latest features of the Kidney Community Kitchen meal planner: #KidneyCare #KidneyHealth #KidneyDisease
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Patient partners: Would you be interested in joining our Palliative Care Committee? It's an opportunity to work with health professionals to support access to high-quality #PalliativeCare. To learn more and RSVP: #KidneyCare #KidneyHealth #KidneyDisease
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February is #HeartMonth — a time to raise awareness about #CardiovascularDisease and the importance of early prevention and treatment. 9 in 10 Canadians have at least one risk factor for developing #HeartDisease. To learn more: #KidneyCare #KidneyHealth
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Are you struggling to decide on a treatment for #KidneyFailure? The best option is what's best for you and your lifestyle. To learn more, check out this webpage, featuring resources on kidney failure treatments in English, Punjabi, and Chinese:
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Living with #KidneyDisease may affect your day-to-day costs or ability to earn income. To learn more about available financial resources and supports, check out our "Managing Finances" webpage: #KidneyCare #KidneyHealth #Finances
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Would you be interested in providing guidance on BC Renal's patient and family engagement activities? We're currently looking for a #PatientPartner to join our Patient and Family Engagement Advisory Committee! Learn more and apply here:
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Are you a patient partner who's volunteered with a BC Renal committee or working group? We're currently looking for two #PatientPartners with previous committee experience to join our BC Renal Executive Committee! Deadline to RSVP is February 28th:
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Patients receiving #Hemodialysis: are you interested in travelling in or outside BC? Check out our newly updated "Hemodialysis and Travelling" handout, which walks you step-by-step through the travel planning process: #KidneyCare #KidneyHealth
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As a #PatientPartner at BC Renal, Dennis McCann advocated tirelessly for patient-centred care and meaningful #PatientEngagement. Recently, his efforts were posthumously commemorated with the 2024 PHSA+ Patient Partner Award. To learn more about his legacy:
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Did you know a single organ donor can save up to eight lives? Register through @BC_Transplant today — it only takes two minutes: #KidneyCare #KidneyHealth #KidneyDisease #KidneyTransplant #OrganDonor
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Patient partners: Would you be interested in joining our Palliative Care Committee? It's an opportunity to work with health professionals to support access to high-quality #PalliativeCare. To learn more and RSVP: #KidneyCare #KidneyHealth #KidneyDisease
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Are you a patient partner who's volunteered with a BC Renal committee or working group? We're currently looking for two #PatientPartners with previous committee experience to join our BC Renal Executive Committee! Deadline to RSVP is February 28th:
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Patients living with #KidneyDisease: want to learn more about medical cannabis and #CKD? This helpful guide by BC Renal covers all the important info, such as benefits and side effects, potential drug interactions, and more: #KidneyCare #KidneyHealth
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Follow the emotional journeys of patients in BC who urgently need organ transplants and see first-hand the remarkable work of transplant professionals. Stream Transplant Stories, a new three-part docuseries, for free at #KidneyCare #KidneyTransplant
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January is #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth: a time for Canadians to educate themselves on #Dementia and listen to those with lived experience, fight stigma, and support local organizations. To learn more and access resources, see the Alzheimer Society's website:
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#HappyNewYear to the provincial renal network! As we usher in 2025, we look forward to another rewarding year — advancing patient-centred #KidneyCare, furthering #KidneyResearch, and more! To learn about our goals, check out our 5-year strategic plan:
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A new study in BC Kidney Research in Focus has found that children with #Hypertension are 2.1x more likely to experience a major cardiac event in early adulthood than those without, posing important implications for researchers of #KidneyDisease:
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When a 2022 province-wide review revealed inconsistencies in the #HomeDialysis referral process, BC Renal began actualizing a plan to standardize the referral pathway provincially. To learn more about this new initiative, check out our feature article:
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