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.