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From chronic illness to chronic motivation
Nate B, Patient & Family AdvisorLanguage English
View ArticleBeyond “fine”: New tools help patients and providers talk about CKD symptoms
For many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), feeling unwell can be commonplace. The symptoms associated with CKD and dialysis can come on so gradually that people may become accustomed to a...
View ArticleTalking about goals of care
When Vivian B.’s husband’s kidneys failed in 2013, the couple had no knowledge of kidney disease, dialysis or the effect both would have on his life. Although Gerry was already seriously ill with...
View ArticleOntario Renal Plan: Patients take centre stage
As someone who experienced a 20-year journey of renal care from a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease in 1998 to a kidney transplant in 2018, I welcome the Ontario Renal Plan 2019 – 2023 as a milestone...
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Mary B: Storytelling to help others with chronic kidney disease
Mary B.Vice-Chair of the Ontario Renal Network’sPatient and Family Advisory CouncilLanguage English
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How renal care in Ontario is transforming
When the Ontario Renal Network launched in 2009, delivery of kidney care services in the province had hardly changed in a decade.Provincial Medical Director Dr. Peter BlakeLanguage English
View ArticleKidneyWise Clinical Toolkit update: What you need to know
Early identification and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is important. It helps to prevent progression to more advanced stages that require renal replacement therapy, such as dialysis or...
View ArticleHuman Touch Awards honour Ontario’s champions in kidney care
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects thousands of people across Ontario, and receiving treatment can be an overwhelming experience.Dialysis can be demanding as it often occurs several times a week for...
View ArticleRediscover the Ontario Renal Network website
Welcome to our redesigned website, which will help you find up-to-date information about renal care in Ontario and the Ontario Renal Network.Redesigned to be accessible for everyone, you can explore...
View ArticleEmployee profile: Marc Hebert takes it one step at a time
For Marc Hebert, whether assessing the complex healthcare needs of a First Nations community or preparing for a hike in the Smoky Mountains, his approach is the same: one step at a time. “Sometimes...
View ArticleDreams of motherhood come true for woman on dialysis
At age 22, Matti Y. had her future planned. She and her fiancé, Jordan, would get married, enjoy a carefree life for a couple of years and then start having “a houseful” of babies.But life, it seems,...
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