Primary Care Providers
Patients can be confident they are receiving guidance developed by qualified healthcare professionals, researchers, and patient partners who understand the realities of living with kidney disease. Programs and resources are also designed to support individuals at risk of kidney disease, as well as those looking to maintain and improve their kidney health.
All programs, services, and resources are free, paid for by The Kidney Foundation of Canada and its supporters.
Built on Expertise, Evidence, and Partnerships
Clinical and Program Experts
Micheli Bevilacqua, MD, FRCPC, CHE
Megan Borkum, MD, MHA, FRCPC
Nephrologists
Adeera Levin, MD, FRCPC
John Gill, MD, FRCPC
Registered Dietitians
Dani Renouf, RD, MSc
Exercise Physiologists
Joey Ficocelli, R.Kin
Mental Health Professionals
Francine Gosselin, RSW, ACC
Patient Advisors
Teresa Atkinson
Partners
BC Renal
CANSolve Network
Academic Affiliations
The University of British Columbia, Faculty of Kinesiology
University of Toronto, Faculty of Kinesiology
Resources for Your Clinic and Patients
Programs and services that address lifestyle, education, physical activity, and social support needs alongside clinical care.
Daily Physical Activity
Social Prescribing Patient Referral Pad
Kidney Wellness Hub Clinic Poster
Biannual Kidney Magazine Subscription
Social Prescribing for Kidney Health
Programs and services that address lifestyle, education, physical activity, and social support needs alongside clinical care.
Daily Physical Activity
Exercise Snacks
Peer Support Program
Coping Strategies and Self Management
Kidney-Health Diet Resources