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In Memory of Sharon Waurynchuk

Sharon Waurynchuk, a devoted and admired BC Renal patient partner, passed away on January 7, in the company of her husband Don and their family at Moog Hospice House in Penticton.

Sharon’s dedication to BC Renal and to kidney patients across the province to improve awareness and care outcomes was constant. She brought not only her lived experience with chronic kidney disease but also her knowledge and experience as one who worked in BC as a health-care educator and manager.

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Advance Care Planning Day provides an important reminder to have valuable discussions with your loved ones

Advance Care Planning Day is held every April. Advance Care Planning (ACP) is a process of reflection and communication. It is a time to reflect on your values and wishes, and to let people know what kind of health and personal care you would want in the future if you were unable to speak for yourself.

Advance Care Planning can help you to learn about your options for care and save your loved ones stress in making hard decisions for you. The process aims to ensure your wishes are respected during all aspects of your health-care journey.

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Appreciating BC Renal health professionals and patient partners during National Volunteer Week

April 16 – 22 is National Volunteer Week! This year’s theme is Volunteering Weaves us Together, which is very true for BC Renal. Most of our volunteer opportunities involve collaboration among health professionals and patient partners as well as people of many different professional disciplines and lived experiences.

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A time to celebrate and encourage positive patient experiences

Patient Experience Week is April 23 - 29! This special awareness week is an opportunity to celebrate accomplishments, re-energize efforts and honour the people who impact patient experience every day. This includes everyone from nurses and physicians, to support staff and administrative professionals, to patients, families and communities served across the province.

In 2022, we conducted our most recent province-wide patient experience survey and the results are being shared throughout 2023 and beyond to help identify what is already working well and to guide improvements.

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New BC Renal web page focuses on green initiatives and resources

Earth Day is April 22, and BC Renal is right in step to help change behaviours and improve both environmental sustainability and health outcomes. Our new Environmental Sustainability web page is where you will find information about various initiatives and resources. The page lists six key areas of focus and offers examples of green initiatives supported to date.

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Security Questions Setup/Password Reset

Here is a PROMIS tip that will help you avoid having to make one of the most common calls to the PROMIS Support Desk! Did you know…

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