Serves 6 (Serving Size ~70 grams or ½ breast) Ingredients:454g (1lb) of chicken breasts (boneless and skinless4 tbsp all purpose…

Serves 6 Ingredients Salad: Peanut Sauce: Directions Tip: Looking to add more protein? Chicken or pan-fried firm tofu would pair…

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Recipe adapted from the VGH intern recipe booklet, 2000 Portions: 8 (1 portion = 3/4 cup) Ingredients Dressing Directions **optional:…

Portions: 16 (1 portion 3/4 cup) Ingredients Directions Nutrition Facts with topping(Per 1 Serving) Calories: 243 KcalProtein: 4gCarbohydrate: 27.5g Potassium:…

Portions: 12 (1 Loaf) Ingredients Directions Nutrition Facts (Per 1 Serving) Calories: 203 KcalProtein: 3gCarbohydrate: 23g Potassium: 100 mgPhosphorus: 111…

Portions: 6 1-cup Ingredients Salad Dressing Dressing Directions

Portions: 2-4 Ingredients Breading Directions

Many Manitobans don’t know much about their kidneys – or that they may have kidney disease. Kidneys can lose 80 per cent of their function before any symptoms of kidney disease are felt.

Portions: 4 Ingredients Directions Nutrition Facts (1 cup per serving) Calories: 225 Potassium: 257mg Protein: 15g Phosphate: 205mg Carbohydrates: 16g…

Portions: 4 Ingredients For Sauce 1 cup low Sodium Chicken Broth 1 tsp minced ginger 1 tsp minced garlic 1…

Portions: 4Serving Size: 3/4 cup Ingredients 2 small zucchinis 1/2 cup onion 3 garlic cloves 1 small tomato 2 tablespoons…

In 2022, we surveyed in-centre hemodialysis patients across 20 dialysis locations to find out how they felt about their care….

(Filipino Pineapple Chicken) Servings: makes 6 servings (approx 1 cup per serving) Ingredients 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut…

Servings: makes 4 servings Ingredients Strawberries, fresh 1 container (454 g or 1 pound) White sugar 2 tbsp Corn Starch 2 tsp Whole…

Grady in a “Grady’s Gang” shirt signed by all his classmates.

As many as one in 10 adults in Manitoba are living with kidney disease, and most don’t even know it,…

Hello renal patients and families, please allow me to introduce myself. I am Alissa Leforte, Director of Health Services, Provincially…

Vanessa Tait of O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation donated a kidney to her father When Vanessa Tait’s dad needed a healthy kidney,…

Eating healthy and balancing the right nutrients can sometimes feel like a circus act. Manitoba Renal Program dietitians are here…

Fourth COVID-19 Dose Recommendations A fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine is available and recommended for some Manitobans to strengthen their…

Signs of spring are finally visible as the Manitoba snow slowly starts to melt away. One great way to get…

A fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine is now available and recommended for some dialysis patients to strengthen their protection against…

More than 9,000 Manitobans, in communities located across our vast province, rely upon the care and support of the hundreds…

To patients and partners of the Manitoba Renal Program (MRP): April 29, 2022 marked the beginning of a new chapter…

By: Transplant Manitoba A new graduate fresh out of the Winnipeg General Hospital’s operating room technician course was in awe…

Nominated by: Donna Lee Samson, Director of Health Services, Renal Health Program, HSC “I came to Canada very passionate about…

Yolando Bascuguin in this supplied photo. “My life started when I found out I had kidney disease, because that’s when…

MRP Registered Dietitian/Clinical Dietitian Laura Creek Newman. Photo credit: Darin Kachanoski, The Wellness Institute. “Setting goals is an important step…

If you are a renal or dialysis patient, here is some information on what to consider and know about COVID-19.

Paul John Bejarin is incredibly proud to be a hemodialysis nurse. He works at St. Boniface hospital in the hemodialysis…

Ruben Medrano has been working in health care in Winnipeg his whole adult life. The 51-year-old started his career early,…

Many in-centre hemodialysis patients in Winnipeg and Brandon were able to receive COVID-19 vaccinations in their dialysis units recently.

STARTING THE WEEK OF MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2021 – All people entering hospitals or personal care homes will be provided…

On March 10, 2021, Manitoba released new information with renal/dialysis patients being part of two priority populations for the AstraZeneca/COVIDSHIELD…

Dr. Andrea Mazurat is a nephrologist who has been working with the Manitoba Renal Program since 2017. “I actually wanted…

HSC Winnipeg opened its newest hemodialysis unit on March 1, 2021. The $6.8-million hemodialysis unit will have 22 stations with…

Many Manitobans don’t know much about their kidneys – or that they may have kidney disease. Kidneys can lose 80 per cent of their function before any symptoms of kidney disease are felt.

Webinar happening March 17, 2021

Webinar happening February 10th.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada is holding a national virtual educational forum. This free event is being held over three…

Dialysis is a life-saving treatment for people who have lost their kidney function. Behind that life-saving treatment is a ton of technology.

This information may be relevant for St. Boniface Hospital (SBH) and Seven Oaks General Hospital (SOGH) kidney/dialysis patients who use…

Newly released national data shows Manitoba leads the country in rates of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). The December 2020 Canadian…

We want to thank all of our patients who are helping to keep our dialysis units as safe as possible….

Webinar: Happening November 18, 2020 at 11 am.

Welcome the cooler weather with this spicy, traditional dish. Ingredients Directions 1.__Soak lentils in a large pot of water (~10…

The Kidney Foundation of Canada is hosting a webinar on September 24 at 11 am. The webinar will have information…

Makes 2 loaves of 10 slices each- total of 20 portions. Each slice is approximately ¾ inches thick Ingredients Directions…

Dear Kidney Health Clinic, Home Dialysis and In-Centre Hemodialysis Patients, SUBJECT:  Outpatients and Use of Non-Medical Masks Please note that…

A classic recipe of tasty scones adapted for those living with kidney disease or on dialysis. Servings:  6 large scones     …

A cool salad for these hot summer days! Ingredients: Directions: 1. Cook couscous according to package instructions. 2. Dice boiled…

Thanks to the students at École Leila North Community School who decided to make care packages for dialysis patients and…

A flavourful patty packed with protein. This recipes makes four servings. Ingredients Directions 1. In a food processor, mix green…

The Kidney Foundation, in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Nephrology Dietitians (CAND) and the Canadian Society of Nephrology (CSN)…

Nurses make up the biggest portion of our health-care teams in renal programs and dialysis units across Manitoba. Our Nurses:…

It is important to properly wash your hands before and during your peritoneal dialysis treatment. This video is a reminder…

A smoothie alternative with protein and vanilla. Serving: 1 Serving size: 9 ounces Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sugar (or sugar substitute) …

A new water system was recently installed in the Island Lake Renal Program’s Garden Hill dialysis unit which has six…

March is Nutrition Month! This year, dietitians want you to know that healthy eating is about so much more than food – how you eat is important too!

A new, near real-time data platform for Manitoba’s health-care system was announced Thursday, February 13. The project received funding support…

Several Manitoba dialysis units are expanding their capacity this year.

A kidney-friendly take on this classic recipe.

Webinar: Happening March 12, 2020 at 12 pm.

Kidney Health in Manitoba: Information for Non-renal Health-care Providers & Health Staff With March being Kidney Health Month in Canada…

Make sure to check out highlights from the last fiscal year including patient population growth, clinical expansions and more.

A kidney friendly option for regular dinners or holiday meals!

Newly released national data shows Manitoba once again leads the country in rates of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD).

UPDATE: As of October 21 normal dialysis schedules have resumed in Hodgson. We have two notices: one for those who…

The Lakeshore General Hospital’s dialysis unit, located within the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority, was the most recent unit to receive…

Kidney Foundation of Canada Manitoba Branch is hosting a Patient Education Symposium for kidney patients, their families & caregivers, and…

Join the fall session of Lean Keen Kidney Machines. This program is a way to learn how to be more…

Frittata’s are not just for breakfast! Check out this yummy kidney-friendly recipe you can try for any meal of the day.

March marks Kidney Health Month in Canada but is also when World Kidney Day takes place. Our March efforts included…

The Manitoba Renal Program (MRP) Kidney Health Outreach (KHO) Committee discusses, develops and implements a strategy to increase awareness of…

Alongside many other new features, the facility now has a home hemodialysis room.

The day Renee Healey has been waiting for is nearly here.

MRP Journal Club takes place June 12 with both in-person and telehealth options.

We asked and you answered. We asked for you to nominate some nephrology nurses and below you will find some of our nominees!

Lonnie has been working in the renal clinic for about 13 years. She says, in some cases, she follows patients through their kidney journey for years.

Judy’s reasons for getting into nursing still seem to guide her today. After seeing a family member go through the medical system, she decided to make nursing a career.
“Seeing how they had gone through that, I thought I could really help people.”

While the bulk of Harvey’s nursing career was in Health Sciences Centre hemodialysis units where he spent 26 years, he has also worked in palliative oncology, as an operating room nurse and did aero medevac nursing as well.

Colleen’s career has taken different twists and turns and she feels now she is exactly where she is supposed to be.

Ivar decided to make the leap into nursing after working in a convalescent care home.

Julie has held just about every type of nephrology nursing position there is in the program.

Colleen truly is a lifeline for dialysis patients at St. Boniface Hospital.

Lenore Larson-Brown worked in acute care before transitioning to dialysis where she’s been since 2005.

Norway House is seeking casual nurses to work in dialysis.

The spring session of Lean Keen Kidney Machines is starting at the end of April. Registration starts now! LKKM helps…

On March 18, the Province of Manitoba announced funding for dialysis capacity expansions in Manitoba

Kidney disease may not be top of mind for most Manitobans, but one in 10 Manitobans are living with kidney disease.

The Province of Manitoba has indicated the risk of flooding is high this spring. For this reason we are requesting that home dialysis patients notify their home hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis unit and advise staff if the patient is currently living within a flood zone.

The term heart disease covers a range of conditions that affect the health of your heart and cardiovascular system. Our…

Weather can be a challenge when it comes to making it to a dialysis treatment. If weather prevents a patient from making it to a treatment

Plans for a new 22-bed dialysis unit at Health Sciences Centre are moving forward. The Manitoba Government announced the project today as the tender process begins.

Newly released national data shows Manitoba leads the country in rates of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD).

Brandon Regional Health Centre announced the expansion of its dialysis services on December 17. Alongside its hemodialysis unit, the centre will now offer home peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis training and support for patients in the region.

It was in 1998, that the Manitoba Provincial Dialysis Program was mandated by Manitoba Health (under the umbrella of the…

Music has always been part of 92-year-old Cyril Bona’s life. From the time he was a teenager, he loved to…

In the fall of 2017, Manitoba Renal Program began piloting the use of a new home peritoneal dialysis (PD) machine….

A five-year research project focusing on the impact of kidney disease in rural and remote First Nations communities in Manitoba…

Submitted by Paul Harris, Home Hemodialysis Patient In February of 2009 at the age of 81, I was told that…

Happy holiday season to everyone including all our patients and renal staff across the province. Many of our in-hospital dialysis…

Manitoba Renal Program has launched an updated kidney disease referral pathway in a new interactive format. Primary care providers can…

The Manitoba Métis Federation has launched a prescription drug program. Under this new program, Métis citizens that are age 65+…

Seven Oaks Hospital Foundation opened the doors of its new Chronic Disease Innovation Centre on November 17. While the research…

From the HSC Archives (Printed in HSC Focus Newsletter) Manitoba’s first dialysis program opened at Deer Lodge Hospital in 1958…

Just inside the doors of Health Sciences Centre’s Sherbrook Street entrance, a warm greeting awaits staff, patients and visitors coming…

To say there have been some twists and turns in Fiona Mervyn’s path might be a bit of an understatement.

If you have a life-threatening illness call 911. If you suspect that your illness is serious and related to your…

Sitting in a Seven Oaks General Hospital (SOGH) hemodialysis unit, Barry Kiriluk receives his routine dialysis treatment. Today marks 25…

For almost three years Gordon Thurston has been receiving dialysis three times a week. Before his kidneys failed, exercise was…

Jaynor Kahal was working as a nurse in a Seven Oaks General Hospital (SOGH) dialysis unit when he started to feel dizzy and unwell. He asked a coworker to take his blood pressure and discovered his numbers were sky high

The fall session of Lean Keen Kidney Machines is coming up. This is a great way to meet new people…

Check out this image from back in 1975 when a self-care dialysis unit was opened at Winnipeg General Hospital. The…

The August recipe is High Protein Energy Bites. These easy no-bake bites can act as a snack or a treat!…

After 13 years with Manitoba Renal Program, Lori Wazny still can’t see herself being anywhere else.

We are putting together a team for this year’s Kidney Walk. Join us in raising awareness and supporting Kidney Foundation…

The summer session of Lean Keen Kidney Machines is coming up. This is a great way to meet new people…

There are so many “experts” and food fads out there (on TV, Internet), it’s hard to know what’s true and…

This month’s recipe is Wheat Bran Muffins. Visit our Recipe of the Month page for all our past recipes.

UPDATE: Join the MRP Kidney Health Outreach team at McPhillips Street Casino from 11 am – 3 pm on July…

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority has announced more detailed plans on how it will consolidate some services to improve patient access…

It was just over 17 years ago when Victor Garcia made a significant career change that led him to working with Manitoba Renal Program (MRP).

There are so many “experts” and food fads out there (on TV, Internet), it’s hard to know what’s true and what’s false.

Check out our June recipe of the month – kidney friendly stuffed green peppers.

Manitoba Renal Program (MRP) has a complete disaster management plan which includes procedures for all 20 dialysis centres throughout Manitoba.

Congratulations Dr. Keevin Bernstein for receiving the 2017 Doctors Manitoba Health Administration Award. Dr. Bernstein is a nephrologist at Health…

Renal nurses can be found throughout our program performing a variety of duties and working with patients during all stages…

It is important to take good care of your feet. Chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, heart disease) put people at greater…

May 2017 recipe is up! A convenient kidney friendly option: slow cooker pulled pork.

As part of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and Manitoba’s health system, MRP has been asked to explore potential cost-savings…

Each year the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) compiles and releases Canadian Organ Replacement Register (CORR) information which outlines…

Help Manitoba reach 20,000 sign ups on our organ donor registry signupforlife.ca. National Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness Week is…

MRP is proud to be part of a national initiative to improve kidney health care alongside patient partners. Learn more.

Kidney friendly Chicken & Apple Curry recipe is our April recipe of the month.

MRP Medical Director Mauro Verrelli and MRP staff Berlene Villanueva, Bonnie Futros and Rupinder Sandhu are presenting at Western Canada…

This introduction physical activity and lifestyle awareness program offers 10 weeks of exercise and education for new renal patients with…

Diabetes is a disease where your body cannot properly store and use food for energy. The energy that your body needs is called glucose (sugar).

Check out some of our awesome patients who bike while on dialysis and learn more about the program.  Click here…

Congratulations to Caleb Saulteaux who ran from his home community of Birdtail Sioux First Nation to the Brandon Regional Health…

The Section of Nephrology Nursing & Allied Health Nephrology Education series continues Thursday October 27, 2016 with a presentation from…

Our 2015-2016 Year in Review is available to view here on our website. This review highlights some of our activities…

Some of our renal staff wore orange for Orange Shirt Day on Friday, September 30. The day honours residential school…

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Nav Tangri Sun, 6 Nov, 2016 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM Learn about: – Kidney Disease, Treatments…

Thanks for all your hard work MRP staff! You have been integral in ensuring the best care for our patients…

The Kidney Foundation of Canada is conducting a survey of dialysis patients about the economic burden. If you are a…

While Manitoba Renal Program provides kidney health care for individuals from all across Manitoba, new dialysis patients start their hemodialysis…

Read more about Lean Keen Kidney Machines here. Wellness Institute – 1075 Leila Ave Wednesdays: September 21 – November 23…

Residents of Norway House, Manitoba are making the long trek on foot and by bicycle to Winnipeg in order to…

If you haven’t already, make sure to check out Kidney Connect which is an online community for people living with…

Click here for our kidney friendly gardening guide.

Click here for the full article.

Lean Keen Kidney Machines exercise program for patients! Learn more. SUMMER 2016 SESSIONS Wellness Institute – 1075 Leila Ave Mondays:…

We are happy to bring you some great news today. You may remember our friend Dale Calibaba who biked over…

Candace Mackay, Hemodialysis Nurse, Brandon Regional Health Centre, Brandon, MB “I started my nursing career in 2004 after completing the…

Marilyn Muir, Community Dialysis Nurse, Local Renal Health Centre Program, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, MB “When I was a kid…

Monique, Hemodialysis Nurse, Pine Falls Health Complex, Pine Falls, Manitoba Monique has been a nurse since 2005. “I always wanted…

Randy Caparros, Hemodialysis Nurse, St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg, MB “I’ve been an LPN for two years and then RN for…

Gina Alibin, Hemodialysis Nurse, Seven Oaks General Hospital, Winnipeg, MB “I’ve been in nursing since 1996, 20 years now but…

Nurses of Manitoba Renal Program – Celebrating Renal Nurses (Click here to see all the Nurse profiles.) Our nurses are…

Lisa MacDonald , Renal Educator, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, MB “I’ve been a nurse for 21 years this summer. Just…

Leslie Sommerfield, Renal Health Nurse, St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg MB Lesley has been a nurse for 32 years, all of…

Natasha Poworski, Hemodialysis Nurse, Seven Oaks General Hospital, Winnipeg, MB “I’ve been a nurse since 2004 in Canada but when…

Health Sciences Centre’s renal program has developed and launched a New End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Start Program to ensure…

Ajesh Abraham, Hemodialysis Nurse, Lakeshore General Hospital, Ashern, Manitoba “I’ve been a nurse for one and a half years in…

Anastacia DelMonte, CRN, Central Dialysis Unit, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, MB “When did I become a nurse? January 1989. I…

Bonnie Futros, Clinical Resource Nurse – Peritoneal Dialysis, St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg, MB Bonnie has been a nurse for seven…

Vic Banayad, Hemodialysis Nurse, Seven Oaks General Hospital, Winnipeg, MB “I’ve been a nurse since 1994, so that’s 22 years…

Denise Cromarty, Hemodialysis Nurse, Norway House Hospital, Norway House, MB Denise has been nursing since 2006 and started working in…

The Local Renal Health Centre (LRHC) program’s annual general meeting took place April 21. Over 65 people with representatives from…

Canadian Institute for Health Information – Over the last decade, the number of Canadians waiting for a new organ has…

Currently, Manitoba Renal Program is experiencing high demand for dialysis, particularly in our Winnipeg dialysis units. This week has been…

Thanks to all our staff who participated in World Kidney Day March 10! on our units and in our local…

Easter is just around the corner, meaning it is time to prepare for traditions that come with this holiday. As…

A new study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) confirms the global significance of the…

When it comes to chronic disease, your kidneys aren’t always top of mind. But knowing about kidney disease can save…

Manitoba Centre for Health Policy released a 179-page report today titled Care of Manitobans Living with Chronic Kidney Disease. The…

Sometimes people think if they have diabetes that dialysis is inevitable. This is not true. There are ways to help…

What do you need to know? Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure and dialysis in Canada.

More Manitoba Renal Program dialysis patients will be able to have dialysis treatment at home thanks to an innovative home…

For Darren Turner, everything seemed to happen at once. After experiencing some heartburn and visiting his family doctor, he ended…

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the second leading cause for dialysis in Canada. Hypertension is often called the “silent killer”…

Read more about Lean Keen Kidney Machines here. Wellness Institute – 1075 Leila Ave Mondays: September 28 – November 18…

Thousands of kilometres into his ride and only days from home, Dale has had to postpone finishing the trip due…

Dale recently sent out an update to followers: “Visiting the renal clinic in Winnipeg was a blessing.  My coach Shad…

Manitoba has become the first province in Canada to offer a Home Hemodialysis Utility Reimbursement Program. Manitoba’s Health Minister Sharon…

Have you been told your kidneys aren’t  100%?  In this class we will discuss: What to do to keep kidneys…

Manitoba Renal Program welcomed Dale Calibaba to Winnipeg today. The B.C. dialysis patient has been biking across Canada for two months,…

For Immediate Release: July 30, 2015 WINNIPEG DIALYSIS PATIENTS WELCOME CROSS-COUNTRY CYCLIST ON DIALYSIS July 30, 2015 – Winnipeg Regional…

July 29, 2015 – There were days when Joseph Kollar logged 100 miles of cycling. The 67-year-old didn’t take up cycling until after his kidney transplant and once he got the green light from doctors, it became an activity he pursued whole-heartedly.

There were days when Joseph Kollar logged 100 miles of cycling. The 67-year-old didn’t take up cycling until after his…

Our exercise challenge has started but it is not too late to join in. No matter what kind of activity you…

Come show your support for Dale, a B.C. dialysis patient who is biking across Canada. Dale will be stopping in…

For his outstanding contribution to kidney disease research, Dr. David Rush has been awarded the 2015 Kidney Foundation of Canada…

Read more about Lean Keen Kidney Machines here. Wellness Institute – 1075 Leila Ave Mondays: July 6 – August 24,…

Manitoba Renal Program and Diabetes Integration Project are excited to share outcomes from their two-year FINISHED project that launched in…

We are in awe of Dale Calibaba, a BC-based peritoneal dialysis patient, who launched his ride across Canada in St….

  Manitoba Renal Program is excited for the launch of Transplant Manitoba and Canadian Blood Services’ Highly Sensitized Patient (HSP)…

Our Home Dialysis Handbook is available by clicking here. While not everyone is a candidate for home dialysis, those looking…

Support a great cause by attending the 2015 Hope Affair Gala and bidding on great ‘experiences’ up for auction. Happening…

The FINISHED Project has published an article with Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease which details project methodology. Click…

MRP Dietitians think this BC Renal Agency series of videos is great for patients looking for more information about the…

The FINISHED Project is hosting kidney screening in Winnipeg during the month of February. This simple screening helps determine how…

Check out our newest kidney friendly recipe of the month: August 2014: Strawberry Fluff Cake

Donate to help support patients living with kidney disease and kidney disease research efforts in Manitoba. The Kidney Foundation of…

Presenter: Dr. D. Marko Objectives: 1. Learn the Urea Cycle: Made Easy. 2. Identify the pathogenesis of platelet dysfunction in…

By Jeff Skinner from Winnipeg, Maniotba I had my kidney transplant on November 26, 2009 thanks to my brother David…

Manitoba Renal Program launched its newest dialysis unit at Seven Oaks General Hospital on March 12, a day before World…

March 2014 – Kidney Research Update with Dr. Paul Komenda Also found in the health-care provider video library.

The next session of Lean Keen Kidney Machines is about to kick off! Beginning April 28, this 10-week class offers…

MRP Dietitians Rhonda Derkatch and Noreen Gnitzinger presented to Manitoba MLAs on March 10 about their work as part of…

Did you know? March is Pharmacist Awareness Month and Kidney Health Month! The Manitoba Renal Program employs pharmacists specialized in…

MRP’s own Jan Schneider and Ali Lindsay visited Breakfast Television to talk about World Kidney Day and the impact of…

MRP nephrologists studied the cost-effectiveness of targeting kidney disease screening for at-risk populations such as those with hypertension or diabetes….

Until we run into a problem, we often don’t give our kidneys too much though. March is Kidney Health Month…

The next Nursing & Allied Health Nephrology Education session is  Wednesday, January 22, 2014  at Health Sciences Centre in Room…

While this is the time of year where food can be a plenty, it’s important to keep your kidney diet…

We have joined the social media world! Like our Facebook page for news and information and to stay in touch….

For those who wish to connect with others living with kidney disease in an easy online forum, the Kidney Foundation…

The next session of Lean Keen Kidney Machines is about to kick off! Beginning January 27, this 10-week class offers…

Today marks World Diabetes Day. A long-term complication of diabetes is kidney disease with diabetes being the leading cause of…

Take a look at our past year’s strategic successes through our Manitoba Renal Program 2012/2013 Year in Review.  

Sessions start today! The first presenter is Dr. Manish Sood at 12 pm to 1 pm at St. Boniface Hospital…

Seven Oaks General Hospital Foundation presents its annual fundraising gala One Sweet Affair – on Tuesday, October 22nd 2013 at The…

With Krista on maternity leave, Erin Patton will be taking over fitness initiatives for MRP patients. For more information about…

The Kidney Foundation of Canada Manitoba Branch is hosting a Patient Education Symposium on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at The…

A guide to milk substitutes for those living with kidney disease. Printable handout included. Learn more!

We will be visiting several health fairs over the next few months including Pine Creek and Rolling River First Nations…

Manitoba Renal Program is gearing up to launch the Medication Module component of our electronic Kidney Health Record (eKHR). The…

The next session of Lean Keen Kidney Machines is about to kick off! Beginning in July, this special 8-week summer…

Summer-time is prime berry-picking season so we thought we’d give you all the info you need to bring berries into…

Seeing an occupational therapist (OT) working in a dialysis unit or renal clinic is unique to the Manitoba Renal Program, but OT has lots to offer to people with kidney disease.

Several Manitoba Renal Program nephrologists recently presented their research at the Canadian Society of Nephrology Annual General Meeting held April…

Derwin Daniels has been living with kidney disease for about seven years. By the time he was diagnosed, he was…

The next session of Lean Keen Kidney Machines is about to kick off! Beginning April 15, this 10-week class offers…

St. Boniface Hospital and Manitoba Renal Program (MRP) showed off their new Peritoneal Dialysis Unit and Renal Health Clinic location…

March 14 marks World Kidney Day internationally. Take some time to learn about your kidneys and how vital they are…

Manitoba Renal Program is excited to announce its partnership with Diabetes Integration Project (DIP) on a new kidney disease screening…

The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Manitoba Branch is hosting The Hope Affair, a gala fundraiser taking place April 12 at…

Save the Date! To all Nephrology professionals or those with interest in the field of Nephrology: The Saskatchewan Nephrology Conference…

By: Lori Bohn, Renal Dietitian, MRP The holidays are here!  It’s the season to spend time with family and friends….

The holidays are here! It’s the season to spend time with family and friends. And when there are get-togethers, there…

The idea of setting out across the country, continent or even farther can be daunting when you rely on regular dialysis treatments to stay healthy, but many individuals don’t let dialysis get in the way of hot holidays and visits with family and friends.

Check out an article by the Selkirk Journal featuring a patient using home hemodialysis in his home on Brokenhead Ojibway…

As Manitoba temperatures soar, Manitobans are firing up the BBQs! Keep your dinner easy breezy with these sure to please…

Hank suffered acute kidney failure in 2004 and had to start emergency hemodialysis. Read’s Hank’s story and watch his video…

Join us for the 2012 Manitoba Renal Program Patient Conference for information related to living with kidney disease. This year’s…

A team from our Lean Keen Kidney Machines (LKKM) program has entered this year’s Renal Ride Glide Stride fundraiser hosted…

If you are newly diagnosed with kidney disease, it can be overwhelming. Talking with someone who has shared your experience…

Across the country, National Nursing Week is being celebrated. All our staff work extremely hard and our nurses are no…

For many of our patients, kidney transplants are the only alternative to a lifetime of dialysis. Help us facilitate more…

Residents of Berens River First Nation will now have convenient, quality renal care in their community with the official opening…