Photography: David Campion
The establishment of a renal dialysis unit within a half hour journey of the four First Nations communities clustered on Island Lake in north eastern Manitoba has made a substantial improvement in their quality of life. People dependent on dialysis no longer have to uproot their families and move to Winnipeg. They are reunited with their friends, support networks and the culture of their communities. Many are even able to return to work and move on with their lives. And as the Renal Health Unit proceeds with the education and prevention work it has planned with the communities, there is hope that future generations will enjoy better health.
To learn more:
Website: http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/units/northern_medical_unit
Address: University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
Phone: 204-474-8880 1-800-432-1960 (within North America)
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