Resources

For more information for Canadians living with kidney disease, we recommend the Kidney Foundation of Canada and their Patient Guidebook, which can be accessed here. 

For information on health services available in the South Eastern Ontario region, please visit the South East healthline.

You are also encouraged to contact your local Transplant Advocate Association. The Transplant Advocate Association’s mission is to provide support, knowledge and encouragement to those touched by organ and tissue transplantation and to inform the public about the need and benefits to others of organ and tissue donation. To learn more, please visit their website by clicking here.

Transplant Resources (Trillium Gift of Life resources)

Introduction to Kidney Transplant

Estimating Kidney Transplant Wait Times

Kidney Transplant Deceased Donor Waitlist

Kidney Transplant Referral and Assessment Process

Peer Support Groups
Financial Support Options
Medication Information and Funding Options
Managing your Symptoms
Other resources
  • Watch the patient and family experience video series here.
  • Find information on local health services here.

Nutrition and dietary support

Cooking Video: One Tray Chicken Bake

Roast Chicken and vegetables never been this good or easy! This is a high yield recipe (mmm leftovers) perfect for those tired nights and busy weeks. Plus doing everything on one pan means less cleanup afterwards!
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Cooking Video: Strawberry Eaton Mess

Say goodbye to “strawberry season” and hello to your new favourite dessert! Eton Mess is a British dessert that is often made with strawberries, but you could use any of your favourite berries instead.
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Cooking Video: Shepherd's Pie

Try this kidney-friendly version of Shepherd’s pie that is both delicious and nutritious. In this video we showcase two methods of making the traditional Shepherd’s pie a meal that can be enjoyed by kidney patients who are watching out their potassium intake.
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Cooking Video: Apple Upside Down Cake

A must try apple cake recipe that is delicious, kidney-friendly and easy to prepare with basic ingredients usually available at home. Though the name seems intimidating, the recipe itself is simple.
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