Useful sites for patients are listed below. A printer-friendly version of this list is also available.
- BC Transplant
Leads and coordinates all activities related to organ donation and transplantation in BC. Check out the section on pre-transplant assessment and living donor assessment. - Kidney Foundation of Canada
Information on a variety of kidney-related topics, from early to late stage kidney disease. Includes information about the KIDNEY CONNECT Peer Support Program. - Kidney Foundation of Canada Community Kitchen
Kidney diet information, meal planning tools and kidney-friendly recipes. - Healthy Families BC
Tools, resources and programs for healthy living. - National Kidney Disease Education Program
Information on how to delay or prevent kidney failure. - Kidney School
Interactive, web-based learning program designed specifically for patients. Described as "the site for information, inspiration, motivation and empowerment." - Life Options
Research-based information site with free downloadable information on all topics related to kidney disease. - Dietitians of Canada
Dietitians of Canada website that offers fact sheets, a healthy body quiz and a nutrition profiler. - HealthLink BC
Call 811 for questions about healthy eating, food or nutrition. Website provides information sheets for people with various medical and health conditions. - Quit Now
Offers support, information, and practical tips to help quit smoking. - Physical Activity Line
Physical activity counselling service. Includes physical activity and healthy living information.