Education & Outreach
Knowledge is power, and when you live with or love someone with chronic kidney disease (CKD), information is the most important tool.
As patients, donors, and their families, we identify gaps in education and outreach and take steps to fill those gaps, together as a kidney community and with our research partners and care providers. Programs like the Transplant Ambassasador Program is one example of what we can accomplish by working together.
Transplant Ambassador Program (TAP)
The Transplant Ambassador Program is a unique patient-led peer support outreach initiative to support kidney patients and potential living donors who want to learn more about kidney transplantation. Volunteer transplant ambassadors are available to talk by phone, zoom and in renal clinics to connect with patients at all stages of kidney journey—from early onset of […]
Kidney Education Program
Patients and their families have identified a clear gap in education materials available for kidney patients in Canada. We are working to develop a brand new Kidney Education Program we are developing is a comprehensive suite including: soft cover book, digital companion, webinars and peer support. The program is expected to be released in learly […]
Understanding CKD
What do your kidneys do? clean blood by removing waste products regulate salt and water in your body help keep red blood cell counts normal regulate blood pressure keep bones healthy and strong, and balance your body’s minerals including phosphate and potassium What is chronic kidney disease (CKD)? Chronic kidney disease or “CKD” means that […]
Medications & Treatments
The kidneys play an important role in removing some medications from your body. If your kidneys are not working well some medications may build up in your body and cause unwanted side effects. It is important to know what medications you are taking, why you are taking them, and the possible side effects and precautions. […]
COVID-19 Information
Because they depend on immune suppressing medication to keep their transplanted kidney healthy, transplant recipients are one of the groups most at risk of contracting and have a serious case of COVID-19. It’s critical that transplant patients are aware of new developments related to COVID-19 vaccinations and therapeutics that can help us return to a […]
Penny Shore, Co-Chair, Education and Outreach Committee
Over the past 35 years, Ms. Shore has proven herself to be an innovative and highly creative leader and business builder. She has established and developed organizations from concept to full operation, in both the public and private sectors, and is a highly effective sales executive, fundraiser and project manager. Her exceptional creative abilities as […]