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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.

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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...

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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...

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April 2017 PKD e-News

Whether you are thinking about kidney donation, or you are looking for information to share, read on for the top 5 questions about living donation that explain the process and risks involved. 

March 2017 PKD e-News

Upcoming PKD Patient Forums in Halifax and St. John's! If you, your family or loved ones live in either of these cities, join us and members of the local PKD community to learn more about PKD and what resources are available in Canada. 

January 2017 PKD e-News

Upcoming PKD Patient Forums in Winnipeg and Saskatoon! If you, your family or loved ones live in either of these cities, join us and members of the local PKD community to learn more about PKD and what resources are available in Canada.

December 2016 PKD e-News

  Welcome to the PKD Foundation of Canada's December e-News! We've provided information important to helping you take action in your journey with PKD.      

October 2016 PKD e-News

Learn Upcoming Western Canada PKD Patient Forums The PKDFOC will be hosting three FREE PKD Patient Forums in Western Canada! If you, your family or loved ones live in the Edmonton, Calgary or Vancouver area, join us and members of the local PKD community to learn more about PKD and...

August 2016 PKD e-News

Awareness    Health Canada Recognizes September 4th as National PKD Awareness Day 

June 2016 PKD e-News

SUPPORT   Register Today for the 2016 Walk for PKD! The Walk for PKD signifies a united group, moving towards treatments and a cure for polycystic kidney disease (PKD), one of the most common life-threatening genetic diseases affecting thousands in Canada.  You can make an impact on this devastating disease...

May 2016 PKD e-News

SUPPORT   Save the Date! The 2016 Walk for PKD Online Registration Opens June 8!    We are thrilled to be hosting Walk for PKD events in Guelph, Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa this year!   The Walk for PKD signifies a united group, moving towards treatments and a cure for...

April 2016 PKD e-News

LEARN Upcoming Toronto Chapter Educational Meeting:    Topic: Ethical Controversies in Organ Donation and Transplantation  Speaker: Michael Campbell, Former Senior Fellow in Organ Donation &  Transplantation Ethics, University Health Network Bioethics Program When: Sunday, May 1 2016 from 2:00pm-4:00pm Where: Beth Sholom Synagogue, 1445 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto ON. For full details, click here.

March 2016 PKD e-News

March is National Kidney Month! Today kicks off National Kidney Month in Canada and the United States! This is the perfect time to raise awareness of the importance of our kidneys to our overall health, and to reduce the frequency and impact kidney disease and its associated health problems have...

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