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March 12, 2026Launch of National Framework to Address Silent Crisis of Chronic Kidney DiseaseThe Kidney Foundation calls on the government to act now to improve prevention and early intervention, equitable access, and research innovation in kidney care.All regionsChronic Kidney Disease
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March 9, 2026Fluevog Kidney-Inspired Shoe Steps Out this Kidney Health MonthJohn Fluevog of Fluevog Shoes, centre, attended the BC Kidney Gala on March 7 where he announced a limited-edition Kidney Shoe in honour of his living donor, Patty, and her husband, Alan.All regionsOrgan Donation
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February 9, 2026How Your Heart and Kidneys Speak to One AnotherYour heart and kidneys are more deeply connected than you realize. When either organ starts to fail, the other is put at serious risk.All regionsPrevention
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January 14, 2026New Resources on Itching and CKDItching affects thousands of people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) yet remains one of the most overlooked and least discussed symptoms. It is more than a minor irritation. For many, itch is unbearable as it disrupts sleep, affects mental health, and lowers quality of life.All regionsTreatment
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December 10, 2025Medal for Research Excellence awardee lauded by peersOver a career spanning more than 25 years, Dr. Tomoko Takano has won the respect and gratitude of her peers and patients for her steadfast commitment to advancing understanding and treatment of kidney disease.All regionsResearch
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November 18, 2025Global kidney disease data a ‘wake up call for Canada’A new analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study published in The Lancet in November 20251, shows that the impact of chronic kidney disease (CKD) has substantially increased over the past three decades.All regionsChronic Kidney Disease
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November 10, 2025New Hope for Protecting Kidney Health in Type 1 DiabetesProtecting the long-term health of their heart and kidneys is a major challenge for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Luckily, findings from the SUGARNSALT project demonstrate medications that can help with this.All regionsResearch
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November 3, 2025Transforming Kidney Health Research with CIHRThis year (2025) marks a huge milestone for the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.All regionsKidney Foundation
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October 20, 2025Celebrating Volunteer Champions Across CanadaShining a spotlight on the extraordinary volunteers who fuel its mission, The Kidney Foundation of Canada recently took the opportunity to laud these effects during its Annual Virtual Recognition Awards.All regionsKidney Foundation
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October 3, 202520 Years of the KRESCENT ProgramKRESCENT is Canada’s elite kidney health research training program – supporting the next generation of kidney health researchers for the past 20 years.All regionsKidney Foundation
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September 21, 2025National Board Call for Nominations Now OpenYou are passionate about people, you are looking for a way to help, this one is for you!All regionsKidney Foundation
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August 25, 2025Ozempic approved in Canada to slow kidney disease and reduce cardiac riskHealth Canada has approved Ozempic (semaglutide) for people living with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.All regionsPrevention