Service  Kidney Care Centre

Provided by: Organization Fraser Health Authority

Description

Offers patient education and monitoring of diet and kidney function, with an emphasis on patient self management skills. Kidney care centres promote early identification of renal disease and provides preventative care and education to delay or avoid a future need for dialysis. Also provides support to patients during transition into hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or transplant. Services include access to a nephrologist, nurse, social worker and dietitian. Upon receiving a nephrologist referral, the centre mails a registration package to the client to complete and bring to the first appointment. Valid CareCard and all current medications should be brought to the first appointment.

Mailing Address

3935 Kincaid Street
Burnaby, BC, V5G 2X6

Contact Information

Phone: (604) 587-4600
Fax: (604) 587-4666
E-mail: feedback@fraserhealth.ca
Website: http://www.fraserhealth.ca
The number listed is for general Fraser Health inquiries only; please contact one of the sites listed for more information.

Referral required? Yes
Reference # 
SV052685

Referral process

Referral required by a nephrologist.

Language

English; interpreters are available for other languages.

Eligibility restrictions? Yes

Eligibility information

Clients must have a GFR (glomerular filtration rate) of 45 or less. Restricted to age range: Adults.

Locations offering this service

Reference # 
SL054227

Service at Location   
Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Care Centre

32900 Marshall Road
Abbotsford, BC, V2S 0C2
(604) 851-4700 x646170

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Contact Information

Phone: (604) 851-4700 x646170
Fax: (604) 851-4897
E-mail: feedback@fraserhealth.ca
Website: http://www.fraserhealth.ca

Referral required? Yes

Referral process

Referral required by a nephrologist.

Language

English; interpreters are available for other languages.

Eligibility restrictions? Yes

Eligibility information

Clients must have a GFR (glomerular filtration rate) of 45 or less. Restricted to age range: Adults.

Wheelchair accessible? Wheelchair Accessible Yes

Wheelchair access information

Wheelchair accessible

Notes

Multidisciplinary team monitors patients with kidney disease. Also teaches self-management skills to slow progression of kidney disease and delay dialysis. Located on the fourth floor of the Fraser Wing.

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TypeDetails
Location
Wheelchair accessible
Kidney Care Centre   Provided at: Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Care Centre
32900 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, V2S 0C2   (604) 851-4700
Offers patient education and monitoring of diet and kidney function, with an emphasis on patient self management skills.
Location Kidney Care Centre   Provided at: 9801 King George Boulevard, Surrey
9801 King George Boulevard, Surrey, V3T 5H5   (604) 587-7630
Offers patient education and monitoring of diet and kidney function, with an emphasis on patient self management skills.

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