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February 2024 issue | PKD e-News

Welcome to the February e-News from the PKD Foundation of Canada! You'll find useful information to help you take steps in dealing with polycystic kidney disease.

Fats and PKD | Kidney Nutrition

In this month’s blog, Emily Campbell, a registered dietitian, dives into the facts about fats and PKD. Not all sources of dietary fat are considered equal. And some can increase cholesterol levels, which leads to cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is common with PKD, so protecting the heart and kidneys is...

Kelly Konieczny, AB | Voices of PKD

"Hello, my name is Kelly Konieczny. I first shared my PKD story with this community in September of 2022. At the time, my kidneys had failed (one had been completely removed) and I was on dialysis four or five times per week, waiting for a kidney donation. I'm still waiting....

Monique Marsh, Aurora ON | Voices of PKD

"My name is Monique, and this is my story about being a living kidney donor. My husband David and I are both 58. David has PKD, as does one of our children (that we know of). There's a lot of PKD in my husband's family. David is one of five...

January 2024 issue | PKD e-News

Welcome to the January e-News from the PKD Foundation of Canada! You'll find useful information to help you take steps in dealing with polycystic kidney disease.

Upcoming BC Renal webinars on kidney health

BC Renal, one of our valued partners, is offering some upcoming webinars designed for patients with kidney disease who are not on dialysis.

Bell Let's Talk 2024 | PKD Mind Matters

Bell Let’s Talk is starting a new year by highlighting that real change is needed for mental health in Canada with a new campaign – Let’s create real change – inviting Canadians to take meaningful action in mental health on Bell Let’s Talk Day and throughout the year.