Getting Checked

Kidney Check initiatives have taken place in seven of those communities with additional events happening throughout 2020. Learn more.

Kidney Check Manitoba is currently engaging 11 communities to determine next steps for in-community diabetes, blood pressure and kidney health checks and care. More information on these communities will be available soon. Learn more

Kidney Check Alberta is currently engaging three communities to determine next steps for in-community diabetes, blood pressure and kidney health checks and care. More information on these communities will be available soon. Learn more

Kidney Check Ontario is currently engaging three communities to determine next steps for in-community diabetes, blood pressure and kidney health checks and care. More information on these communities will be available soon. Learn More

Why should I get checked?

There are lots of things you and health-care providers can do to keep your kidneys healthy. The earlier we know about kidney problems, the more we can do to help you and your kidneys feel better and prevent or delay the need for dialysis.  There are lots of ways to help kidneys (and you) feel better now and for the future.

What happens when I get my kidneys checked?

1. Consent & Registration

  • Say “yes” to get checked
  • Register using your health card
  • Nurse will record your height and weight

2. Blood pressure

  • Nurse will record your blood pressure

3. Finger prick for blood drop

  • Nurse will get a drop of blood by doing a very quick, small finger poke (like testing blood sugar)

4. Urine sample

  • You will be asked to pee in a cup in the washroom

5. Nurse gets your test results

  • Nurse will use your blood and urine samples to find out your chance of having kidney problems in the future

6. Discuss results and next steps

  • Nurse will share your results with you and talk about the next steps. Our goal is to keep your kidneys healthy or get care that can help your kidneys if they are starting to have problems. There are lots of ways we can work together to help your body feel better now and for the future.

What communities are being visited?

How do I receive care if I am not in one of these communities?

If you are not in or near a community participating in Kidney Check, there are other ways for you to get your kidneys checked:

  • Visit your family doctor
  • Visit a walk-in clinic
  • Find a local organization doing kidney health screening

When you get routine blood and urine tests done, your health-care provider can use the results (after they get them back from the lab) to see how your kidneys are doing.

What will I learn about my health?

You will learn if you need care for high blood pressure or diabetes. You will also learn if you have a chance of kidney problems in the future and if we need to make a care plan to help keep your kidneys healthy as long as we can.

If you were tested and received your test results – find more information about those results by clicking on a button below or looking at your kidney health plan information provided during your testing.

No Current Risk
Low Risk
Medium Risk
High Risk

 

What will happen after I get checked?

  • After you get checked your nurse will go over your results
  • Your primary care provider may be notified about your results if they need to help with your care plan
  • The nurse will talk about ways you can help your kidneys such as through diet and activity
  • You may be referred to a hospital or or a renal program for another appointment if you have very high blood pressure or some kidney problems needing to be looked at by a kidney doctor
  • We will work with you to find the best ways to support you in keeping your kidneys healthy and working as best as they can