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Daughter fights for dialysis care in Prince Rupert

Posted on Wed, May 7, 2014 - 12:00am

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Jaswinder Bains has vowed to do all she can to get a dialysis facility for Prince Rupert in honour of her late mother.

Her mother Jaswant Kaur Kalar was unable to spend the last months of her life in Prince Rupert because she required hemodialysis every other day after her kidneys failed. Bains hopes by sharing her story she can raise awareness about the need of a centre in Prince Rupert so that people needing treatment can remain in the community with their loved ones.

Dialysis services expanding in lakecity

Posted on Fri, Mar 14, 2014 - 12:00am

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Interior Health, in partnership with the BC Renal Agency, is pleased to announce that the Williams Lake Community Dialysis Unit has expanded to meet anticipated future need among Cariboo residents requiring hemodialysis.

The community dialysis unit, located on the first floor of Cariboo Memorial Hospital, recently added a sixth dialysis station, providing enhanced patient access to this lifesaving measure for those whose renal needs can be met in a community dialysis setting.

Kidney dialysis treatment

Posted on Mon, Aug 5, 2013 - 9:45pm

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A study based at St. Paul’s Hospital shows the more patients are involved in their kidney dialysis treatment, the better the outcome. Elaine Yong explains.