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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - The Kidney Foundation of Canada celebrates its 10th annual Kidney Walk in Manitoba as it raises funds for kidney patients, many of whom are facing increased financial difficulties. Like many Manitobans, kidney patients are struggling to make ends meet. Not only is the cost of...

With a $3.5 million endowment and backed by decades-long leadership in kidney research, Western University has established the William F. Clark Chair in Nephrology at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, home to one of Canada’s pre-eminent nephrology divisions. Western matched funds raised...

If you are looking for kidney health information, you've come to the right place. When you know what the kidneys do when they work properly, it is easier to understand what can happen when they begin to fail.  Find out more by exploring Your Kidneys. Damaged kidneys don’t heal.  By knowing more...

Consult this A-Z glossary on kidney health for easy-to-understand descriptions of common terms. ACUTE KIDNEY FAILURE Sometimes kidney failure occurs rapidly and this is called acute kidney failure. This may be a result of injury, infection, or other causes. For acute kidney failure, dialysis...

12:00-1:30pm (Cantonese); 2:00-3:30pm (Mandarin) We are honored to invite nephrologists, nutritionists, and patients to share their knowledge about kidney health in a forum format. A Q&A session will follow the presentations. The event will be held in both Cantonese and Mandarin. Admission is free...

As gets underway, The Kidney Foundation of Canada is calling on Canadians to take meaningful action to protect their kidney health. This call for action leads into World Kidney Day 2026, taking place on March 12, when the global community unites to promote prevention, early detection, and...