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Point-of-Care Kidney Screening

Across four First Nations and one Métis community in Northern Manitoba, local health centres offer culturally safe, point-of-care kidney screening.

Topics
  • Primary and community care
  • First Nations, Inuit and Métis priorities
  • Cultural Safety
Audience
  • Healthcare leader

  • Community organization

  • Point of care provider

About this Promising Practice

To address barriers in early detection and treatment of kidney disease among Indigenous communities, Prairie Mountain Health launched a point-of-care renal screening initiative. This program provides culturally safe, team-based preventative care in four First Nations and one Métis community, improving access to early diagnosis and specialist referrals. Since launch, 142 individuals have been screened, with those at risk receiving timely interventions.

Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities

Healthcare Excellence Canada launched the Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities program (Strengthening Primary Care) to strengthen access to team-based primary care in northern, rural and remote communities.

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