On March 12, 2026, Shared Health highlighted new programs designed to help kidney patients in Selkirk, Manitoba, receive more medical care in their own homes. These initiatives, run through Kidney Health Manitoba, aim to reduce the need for residents to travel to clinics or hospitals for frequent treatments. The announcement was made to coincide with World Kidney Day and Kidney Health Month.
One of the services, called the Home First program, was started in January 2025 to support people with advanced kidney disease. Transition coordinators work with patients for one to three years to provide the information they need to choose home-based treatments. This ongoing education helps patients make decisions about their health without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.
A second program known as Peritoneal Dialysis Community Care began in July 2025 to provide direct medical assistance at home. A team of five nurses works during the day and evening to help patients perform their own dialysis treatments. Having professional help in the community reduces the number of people who have to go into a hospital for their regular treatments.
The goal of these provincial efforts is to make a new medical diagnosis feel less scary by offering support in a familiar setting. By providing care at home, the programs aim to improve the quality of life and comfort for local residents living with chronic kidney disease.
