St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation launches $10M kidney care program
Global News
On Thursday, St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation launched its By Your Side Kidney Care Campaign.
St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation is launching a new campaign aimed at supporting those living with or at risk of developing chronic kidney disease.
The $10-million By Your Side Kidney Care Campaign focuses on three key areas:
St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation CEO Lecina Hicke said kidney disease is the so-called “disease of diseases.”
“Kidney disease is sneaky,” Hicke explained. “In the sense you can be suffering from it and actually have no idea. In fact, the minute you start displaying symptoms, it’s too late. Your diagnosis is too far gone, and your only option is dialysis, or if you should be so lucky, a transplant.”
According to the St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation, one in 10 Saskatchewan residents are estimated to be living with CKD. In the last decade, the province has experienced a 50 per cent increase in patients who require life-saving dialysis.
“The By Your Side campaign represents the next step forward in our commitment to support those living with, or at risk of developing, chronic kidney disease,” Bryan Witt, vice-president of the SHA’s provincial clinical and support services, said.
“This $10-million initiative is focused on addressing several needs for this population including education, prevention, early detection and patient support. By partnering with the St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation on this campaign, we are ensuring that comprehensive, compassionate kidney care is available to everyone who needs it.”
To date, the foundation has raised $5,500,00 for the campaign through early support.
