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Getting Ready for Hemodialysis (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information sheet about getting ready for hemodialysis and steps for creating a fistula. Your kidney doctor wants you to get a small surgery to join a vein with an artery in your arm (called a fistula). We use the fistula to clean your blood if you do need dialysis. (English) Colour

Kidney Pre-transplant Clinic (Surrey) [English] Permalink Public

Your kidney doctor has referred you for a pre-kidney transplantation assessment. Kidney transplantation is the preferred treatment option for kidney disease. A kidney transplant is an operation (surgery) in which a healthy donated kidney is transplanted into your body. (English) Colour

Kidney Transplant Ultrasound and Core Biopsy (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You have an appointment for a kidney biopsy. This test helps us check how well your transplant kidney is working. (English) Colour

Nutrition and Exercise After a Kidney Transplant (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

With a transplanted kidney, it is very important that you take care of your health by eating healthy food and exercising. Keep your weight within a normal range for you. Here is some information about what you can do to keep yourself healthy. Available languages: English (262990), Traditional Chinese (264061), and Punjabi (264060). (English) Colour

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English (262990), Chinese - Traditional (264061), Punjabi (264060)

Welcome to the Fraser Health Renal Program: An Information Booklet for Hemodialysis Patients and Their Families [English] Permalink Public

This booklet provides information about the dialysis unit information, your renal team, medication coverage, support services, patient safety, and other resources. (English)

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Sun Safety After an Organ Transplant (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Skin cancers are the most common type of cancer for people who have had an organ transplant. In fact, any person with a solid organ transplant is much more likely to develop skin cancer than the general public. This risk is increased because of the medicine you must take to prevent your body from rejecting your transplanted organ. (English) Colour

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English (262886), Chinese - Traditional (264069), Punjabi (264065)

Finding a Family Practitioner [English] Permalink Public

Family practitioners refer to family doctors or nurse practitioners. They can help you with your everyday health needs. This pamphlet shares different ways to find a family practitioner. (English) Colour

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English (267443), Chinese - Simplified (267444), Punjabi (267445)

Summer Recipe Handout [English] Permalink Public

In addition to providing a list of delicious kidney-friendly recipes, this guide also gives tips on staying cool, managing your salt intake, and how to read product labels. (English) Black & White

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Fistula/Graft - Ways to Prevent Infections [English] Permalink Public

Caring for your fistula or graft is an important part of a kidney patient's disease management. This pamphlet provides information on keeping one's fistula/graft clean, before and after dialysis. (English)

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http://www.bcrenal.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/V...

Kidney Transplant – Preventing Urinary Tract Infections (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A ‘urinary tract infection’ (or U.T.I.) is caused by bacteria entering through the urethra (where urine comes out of the body). The most common type of infection is a bladder infection but could also spread your kidneys. (English) Colour