Get Socially Connected
Through the Socially Connecting area of the Kidney Wellness Hub, the intent is to build lots of supportive, and fun ways for our Kidney Wellness Hub members to connect whether it’s through group or One-to-One Mentoring conversations, or learning together through educational webinars. Be sure to also visit our Social Activities area for events hosted for and by our Kidney Wellness Hub members. All ideas welcome. Consider joining our Kidney Wellness Facebook Group where you can chat with others in the Kidney Wellness Community. And, of course, volunteering your time and talent is always a great way to get involved. Please visit our Giving Back section to view the current opportunities.
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Submit a Suggestion for Additional Content
We welcome your input and feedback. Do you have an idea for a new social activity or event? Email your suggestion to kidneywellnesshub@kidney.ca.
Additional Resources
For additional Kidney Foundation and other trusted resources, see our Resources tab.
Socially Connecting
One of the key pieces of feedback you shared about the Kidney Wellness Hub was that you, our kidney community, wanted to feel more connected to each other and be part of a supportive online community. You told us you wanted opportunities to talk with others with shared lived experiences and meet new kidney friends. This kind of socially connecting you said was important to support your overall health and wellbeing.
And you are right to want to increase your social connections. Research shows that positive social connections are good for our health, and those who feel connected to others may have reduced stress and lower levels of anxiety and depression. In this section, we will offer opportunities to connect with those with shared lived experiences, like your fellow kidney patients or caregivers. Check out our Socially Connecting opportunities below.