Green Shirt Day was created to honour, remember, and recognize all the victims and families of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos fatal crash, and to continue Logan Boulet’s legacy by inspiring Canadians to talk to their families and register as organ donors.
What is the "gut-kidney axis," and why is it important with PKD? In this month’s nutrition blog, registered dietitian Emily Campbell reviews what the "gut-kidney axis" is, and foods to include in your diet with PKD.
The video recording from our March webinar on the topic of Nutrition and PKD is now available on our YouTube channel! This fun and informative webinar featured a cooking demonstration of a recipe from our new PKD cookbook, Love Your Kidneys.
Wondering what to eat for the health of your kidneys – and why it matters? You’re not alone. That’s why we created Love Your Kidneys – Canada’s first-ever nutrition guide made just for people living with polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Written by kidney experts, this friendly and practical booklet helps...
"My name is Mary, and here is a bit about my journey. When I was 25, my doctor told me they found cysts on my kidneys, and that I had PKD. At the age of 54, I was told it was time for dialysis. When I was 57, one of my nieces,...
In our e-News this month: March is Kidney Health Month! Voices of PKD from Karen; Kidney Nutrition: making substitutions in recipes for PKD; upcoming PKD nutrition webinars in English and French; upcoming webinar on PKD and mental health; new resources for having conversations about PKD.
"My name is Karen, and this story is about my journey with polycystic kidney disease (PKD). I was diagnosed at the age of 18. I knew it was a condition that not only threatened my own health, but also had the potential to be passed on to my children. This...
Do you talk about PKD within your family, or are those conversations that you try to avoid? In this blog, we explore the intricacies of planning for important family conversations about PKD, so that you can turn apprehension into unity, mutual support and informed decision-making.
Introducing our new patient education resource: Having a Conversation with Your Adult Children about Your PKD Diagnosis. This comprehensive, printable PDF includes a wealth of content that we hope you will find helpful in having conversations about PKD.
We are so excited that our Board of Directors has selected Kathleen Barnard as our new Executive Director! Kathleen is a seasoned, community-focused senior executive with nearly 20 years of experience leading strategic initiatives and programs for nonprofit organizations.