Happy Holidays from the Can-SOLVE CKD Network

We would like to thank our network colleagues for all their support this year. Our offices will be closed December 20 to January 3 as we take a short break over the holidays. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season and look forward to connecting with you in 2022!

Update on Can-SOLVE CKD Phase 2

We are pleased to announce that our Phase 2 application has been completed and submitted to CIHR. This proposal outlines an exciting implementation science research program in addition to our continued work to build capacity for research that matters to patients.

We would like to thank all involved for their efforts over the past three months in the creation of this application. It has truly been a team effort, and we could not have done it without you.

We are looking forward to Can-SOLVE CKD Phase 2!

Tips for eating out for people with CKD

It's the season for holiday parties. Do you have an event coming up and aren't sure what you can eat? Visit the My Kidneys My Health website for some tips for eating out.

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BC Kidney Check update

• 16 First Nations communities have engaged with the BC Kidney Check team.
• 1 new community, a Nuu Chah Nulth independent nation, was added to the program this year
• 11 communities have hosted screening events
• 209 individuals have been screened to date
• Of the 209 individuals screened, 57% presented in the no risk category, 40% in low risk, 0.01% in medium risk, and <1% in high risk
• Upcoming activities for the new year include nurse training in Williams Lake and Skidegate, with screening activities to take place in these two communities in early 2022
• The team is in the process of hiring a new Project Nurse (see link below)
• We will start planning an evaluation framework for BC Kidney Check in early 2022

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion webinar series

The Alberta SPOR SUPPORT Unit in partnership with Can-SOLVE CKD will be hosting an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) webinar on January 14 from 9:00 -11:00 AM Pacific. This session’s theme is “Equity in Kidney Health: What Does This Mean.... and How Do We Get There?”

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Can-SOLVE CKD Network 
communication survey

The Can-SOLVE CKD Network would like your feedback on how best to communicate with our membership. How do you currently find out information about our network? What information would you like to read about? Provide feedback to questions like this and more by participating in a brief survey.

Survey link

Read the Fall 2021 CIHR SPOR newsletter

The latest Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research Update newsletter is now available! Catch up on the news from the #SPORSRAP community.

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Connect to kidney research innovation!

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