Information about transplants in Canada.
Trillium Gift of Life Network
Ontario Health organization responsible for delivering and coordinating organ donation. Includes information about Program for Reimbursing Expenses for Living Donors (PRELOD).
Explore Transplant Ontario
Resources to help pre-dialysis and dialysis patients and their families make informed choices about kidney transplant and living donation.
Canadian Blood Services
A not-for-profit, charitable organization who manages the blood and blood products supply for Canadians. Canadian Blood Services supports the Kidney Paired Donation Program and My Transplant Coach a decision aid for considering a transplant.
Canadian Donation and Transplant Research
An educational video series on the kidney transplant process.
Resources for you.
Health Care Connect
Family doctors or a nurse practitioner are integral in your health during the transplant process and afterwards. If you need a family doctor or a nurse practitioner you can complete the process here.
Kidney Foundation of Canada
National volunteer organization committed to reducing the burden of kidney disease. Includes information about finding a kidney donor, peer support programs, mental health and nutrition support.
Transplant Ambassadors Program (TAP)
Ambassadors are either kidney donors or transplant recipients. Ambassadors volunteer for shifts in clinics to connect with patients at all stages of kidney journey prior to transplant—from early onset of kidney disease/kidney failure to dialysis
Canadian Transplant Association
A charitable organization with the aims of improving the lives of transplant patients including education and social events.
International Transplant Nurses Society
Information on topics such as: dental care, post transplant diabetes, pregnancy and parenthood after transplant, diet and exercise after transplant, maintaining a healthy lifestyle after transplant, skin cancer risks in transplant recipients
Unity Health Toronto resources for you.
Kidney Transplant Patient Education
All of our transplant resources can be found here.
St. Michaels Hospital Transplant Videos
These videos will help answer your questions about kidney transplant including: What is the immune system, How long until I get a kidney transplant?, and How might I shorten my wait time?
MyChart
MyChart is a secure, online portal that shows patients their own hospital records for Unity Health Toronto.
Visiting Unity Health
For information about visiting the hospital and Unity Health Toronto’s visitor policy.
#MyTxanniversary
Unity Health Toronto YouTube page for patient experience stories.