Kidney Health Community Program - Saskatchewan

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Did you know that one in five people with chronic kidney disease is affected by depression? In fact, people with kidney disease are 3-4x more likely to have depression than people from the general population.

Living with a chronic disease such as CKD is hard and can feel very isolating. It is ok to not be ok. Reach out if you are struggling. Start a conversation that matters with somebody today. Let’s work together to reduce the by creating a culture of acceptance and understanding. Sharing our stories reminds us that we are not alone in our experiences

There are resources available to help you cope with the challenges of living with chronic kidney disease. Talk to your health care team to get you connected to mental health supports.

To get you started, check out this webinar on CKD and mental health from the Kidney Foundation of Canada.

CKD and Mental Health We are pleased to offer an ongoing series of educational webinars that cover a broad array of kidney health topics.

APRIL IS DONOR AWARENESS MONTH! This Friday is Green Shirt Day, but what more important than wearing a green shirt? It's registering to be an organ and/or tissue donor, talking to your family about your decision, and learning about all the parts of our bodies that could actually be donated to save or enhance someone else's life. Do not assume your organs or tissues are no good, or that you are too old. There is no age limit, and even people with some kinds of cancers can donate their corneas! Watch the KHCP page for more information about organ and tissue donation, and kidney transplants throughout the month of April.

Fifth Annual Green Shirt Day in Honour of Logan Boulet Five years ago, the lives of 29 people, their families and their communities were changed forever. That day was April 6, 2018, when the Humboldt Broncos bus crash shook the nation with sadness. Sixteen young individuals, including defenceman Logan Boulet, lost their lives, and 13 bear physical and e...