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
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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.
Program: Strengthening Access to Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities
Location: Northern Manitoba, Manitoba
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