News Releases
Renal News and Promis UpDate
2012
BC Renal Agency wins national award
for IT system that improves patient safety
- May 18, 2012
PHSA physicians, researchers, and staff win quality awards
- March 15, 2012
Kidney disease: Are you at risk?
- March 15, 2012
Generosity of women recognized on World Kidney Day
- March 8, 2012
Communities across B.C. celebrate World Kidney Day
- March 8, 2012
Vancouver Island Health release: Duncan Community Dialysis Facility Celebrates Expansion and New Location
- January 31, 2012
2011
Annual BC Nephrology and Renal Transplant Days conference highlights issues concerning kidney disease and transplants
- October 4, 2011
Improved Technology for Dialysis Clients across the Kootenays
- June 28, 2011
Patients benefit as Cumberland dialysis unit expands
- June 13, 2011
Kidney transplant forges bond between donor and recipient
- March 24, 2011
World Kidney Day observed in communities across BC
- March 9, 2011
World Kidney Day in Metro Vancouver
- March 9, 2011
New Screening Program Helps Identify People At Risk for Kidney Disease
- March 3, 2011
Revamped Dialysis Unit for Boundary Hospital
- February 4, 2011
Ministry of Health Services/Interior Health release: Penticton Regional Hospital's 2nd consecutive Award of Excellence a first in B.C.
- January 17, 2011
2010
Annual conference highlights research findings and other issues concerning kidney disease - October 5, 2010
Patients to benefit from new East Vancouver renal unit
- September 24, 2010
Patients to benefit from new renal unit in Nanaimo
- September 16, 2010
B.C. study finds advanced kidney disease progresses more slowly for some patients
- March 24, 2010
Integrated Clinics for Kidney Patients with Complex Health Conditions
- March 17, 2010
BC Communities Celebrate World Kidney Day on March 11
- March 10, 2010
BC Celebrates Kidney Month, Promotes Awareness
- March 5, 2010
2009
Nanaimo Celebrates Start of Renal Centre Construction - from Ministry of Health Services/Vancouver Island Health Authority
- November 18, 2009
25,000th visit to kidney clinic celebrated
- June 16, 2009
B.C to invest 46.3 million in patient care in Nanaimo
- April 7, 2009
Yukon trapper manages dialysis at home - 2,000 kilometres from his kidney care team
- March 23, 2009
Early diagnosis of kidney disease helps patients and saves health care dollars
- March 16, 2009
World Kidney Day Activities
- March 10, 2009
Kidney Disease: Do you know your risk?
- March 2, 2009
Kidney patients benefit from Nocturnal Dialysis Program
- February 9, 2009
2008
National report confirms BC leadership in kidney care
- December 18, 2008
Donation to South Okanagan Health Fair recognizes local physician’s dedication to patients
- October 6, 2008
Kidney Conference Tackles Issues of Widespread Concern
- September 30, 2008
World Kidney Day Activities
- March 10, 2008
Kidney Foundation and BC Renal Agency celebrate women involved in kidney care - March 4, 2008
March is Kidney Month - Kidney Foundation and BC Renal Agencey encourage early detection and intervention - February 26, 2008
New five-language DVD available for BC patients with kidney disease - January 14, 2008
2007
BC Invests 4.3M in Life-Saving Kidney Equipment - December 6, 2007
BC Renal Agency Celebrates 10 Years of Success - October 17, 2007
Healthy Eating for People with Chronic Disease - October 10, 2007
Public Open House to Celebrate Newly Renovated Renal Unit at KBRH - April 25, 2007
March 8th is World Kidney Day: A chance to celebrate innovations in care and raise public awareness - March 7, 2007
Home dialysis improves quality of life for BC patients with kidney failure - Jan 31, 2007
2006
Four hundred health professionals gather in Vancouver to address growing epidemic of kidney disease - October 2006
Provincial strategy leads to earlier diagnosis of kidney disease, helps British Columbians avoid dialysis – December 12, 2006 (7 – March 7, 2006
2005
Home Dialysis an Increasingly Popular Option – October 21, 2005
Kidney Disease Backgrounder – October 21, 2005
New Funding to Expand Kidney Services Across BC – January 15, 2005
2004
BC Nephrology Days 2004 – October 15, 2004
New Independent Dialysis Program Improves Lives, Saves Healthcare Dollars – October 14, 2004
Prince George Expansion – May 15, 2004
Funding for Kidney Services to Benefit BC Patients – April 21, 2004
Renal Funding Backgrounder – April 21, 2004
2003
Lab Initiative a North American First for Screening of Kidney Disease – December 18, 2003
Nephrology Days 2003 – October 17, 2003
Fraser Health Kidney Initiative – August 26, 2003