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The Kidney Foundation is committed to supporting the mental health needs of patients through the Kidney Connect Peer Support program. A diagnosis of kidney disease can bring a host of physical and psychological challenges. Medical professionals play an important role to provide treatment information...

Learn more during Kidney Health Month in March When The Kidney Foundation of Canada was launched in 1964, a person with kidney failure had very little hope of survival. At that time, there were few options for Canadians diagnosed with kidney disease. Dialysis was considered “an extraordinary”...

Five UHN scientists receive $2 million inaugural Di Poce Research Scholars Awards Kidney Foundation of Canada funded researcher, Ana Konvalinka is one of 5 UHN scientists awarded inaugural Di Poce Research Scholars Awards as part of a $2 million investment to support women researchers in...

Please note that some of the competition deadlines have changed. Click below to see the anticipated timelines for each competition.  These dates are estimates and subject to change. Funding Opportunities available: Coming Soon Kidney Health Research Grant Allied Health Kidney Research...

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...

Join The Kidney Foundation for a free renal-friendly cooking demonstration with registered renal dietitians and Chef Jason Gibbons. Space is limited so register early! * Participants must register to attend * All registered participants will receive a grocery gift card * Participants will get to...

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...