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BC Renal

BC Renal plans and monitors the delivery of province-wide kidney care services in British Columbia,
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05/29/2026

Throughout May, staff and patients across the province took part in emergency preparedness activities to get ready for wildfire season. As the month wraps up, check out our final newsletter for preparedness tips, resources, and photo highlights here: https://ow.ly/xsSN50Z5OUn

05/28/2026

📣Exciting interim results from a clinical trial show that atacicept can reduce proteinuria by nearly half in patients with IgA nephropathy, after just 36 weeks of therapy. Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/BmBo50YVQrb

05/27/2026

Fewer pills, better care 💊
Over the past year, Island Health’s renal team evaluated a new clinical tool aimed at safely reducing unnecessary medications for people on hemodialysis, who often experience a high pill burden.
👉 Read more in Research In Focus – Spring 2026: https://www.bcrenal.ca/research/bc-kidney-research-in-focus/2026/evaluation-of-novel-tool-to-reduce-the-pill-burden-on-hemodialysis-patients

05/25/2026

A recent study published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases shows that, among the top three most common forms of kidney replacement therapy, in-centre hemodialysis (HD) has the highest environmental impacts, whereas kidney transplant has the lowest. Learn about how a research team in BC assesses the environmental impacts of kidney replacement therapies using comparative lifecycle assessment. Full story available in BC Kidney Research in Focus: https://ow.ly/9HxK50YQQ4Q

05/22/2026

A research team at BC Children's Hospital has created a clinical pathway for kids with nephrotic syndrome. Their efforts were so successfully, it has inspired the development of other pediatric pathways, supporting more comprehensive and streamlined care. https://ow.ly/KZLQ50YVQks

05/21/2026

A tip for : if you're a dialysis patient, fill out a wallet card to use in case of emergency. BC Renal's easy-to-access template features important contact info for emergency responders, as well as other useful tips on .

In English: https://ow.ly/EbM550Rov6c

In Chinese: https://ow.ly/Zt4150Rov6g

In Punjabi: https://ow.ly/3etP50Rov7Y

05/20/2026

Featured in the Spring 2026 edition of Research in Focus - Dr. Claire Harris on the benefits of pragmatic clinical trials. Learn more about this exciting initiative and how it is shaping patient care: https://ow.ly/y7RG50YVKli

05/19/2026

Do you know what to do in the event of a disaster? Check out our printable 'Planning for Disaster' poster, featuring crucial tips for dialysis patients! Find the poster here: https://ow.ly/j6w550VSagL

Available in Punjabi: https://ow.ly/OeWu50VSagK

Available in Chinese: https://ow.ly/P9F250VSah3

05/15/2026

- Renal Nurses from Fraser Health attended the Nurses Education Fair this week at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre (ARHCC). Pictured are Gurjit Pawar and Hydee McMillan introducing the new 6008 machine along with a visitor to the Renal table.

Check out the Canadian Nurses Association to learn more about how you can uplift the nurses in your community this week (and beyond): https://www.cna-aiic.ca/en/news-events/national-nursing-week

05/14/2026

This National Nursing Week, we’re celebrating the power of nurse-led innovation.

At Royal Jubilee Hospital, Gertie Michaelis-Martin is leading meaningful change through the “Going Green” initiative—reducing waste, improving recycling, and advancing sustainable practices in hemodialysis care.
Supported by BC Renal funding, this work shows how environmental stewardship can be embedded into everyday patient care—with measurable impact.

Gertie’s leadership is a powerful reminder: small changes can make a big difference.
🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/9iHj50YZ9ax

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