Grande Prairie Hosts Annual Kidney and Transplant Health Forum
大草原市舉辦年度腎臟與移植健康論壇
On April 25, 2026, the Northern Alberta and Territories branch of The Kidney Foundation of Canada hosted its second annual Grande Prairie Kidney and Transplant Health Forum.
於2026年4月25日，加拿大腎臟基金會北亞伯達與領地分會舉辦了第二屆年度大草原城腎臟與移植健康論壇。
Held at the Collins Recital Hall at Northwestern Polytechnic, this vital event brought together patients, families, donors, and caregivers.
該活動在西北理工學院的柯林斯音樂廳舉行，這場至關重要的活動匯聚了病患、家屬、捐贈者與照顧者。
The forum serves as a crucial platform for individuals navigating kidney disease, offering expert-led sessions on nutrition, mental wellness, and the transplant process.
該論壇為腎臟病患者提供了一個關鍵平台，透過專家帶領的課程，探討營養、心理健康以及移植過程等議題。
Community Engagement Manager Krysta Gendreau emphasized that these gatherings are essential for reducing the sense of isolation often felt by patients.
社區參與經理克里斯塔·詹德羅強調，這些聚會對於減輕患者常有的孤獨感至關重要。
By providing specialized health education locally, the foundation eliminates the need for residents to travel to larger urban centers.
基金會藉由在地提供專業的健康教育，免除了居民前往大型城市中心的需求。
Beyond this annual event, the organization continues to foster community ties through initiatives like the local Kidney Walk and Kidney Connect peer support sessions at the public library.
除了此年度活動外，該組織亦透過當地「腎臟步行」活動與公共圖書館的「腎臟聯繫」同儕支持會議，持續深耕社區連結。
