Kidney Check Manitoba

Kidney Check Manitoba has screened over 370 individuals across 7 First Nations communities, with plans to reach additional communities as resources allow. The program also supports urban outreach, with tailored screening efforts underway in partnership with 18 organizations.
Capacity building is a key focus. The community of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation is now independently delivering screenings, and training for point-of-care testing is being integrated into Red River College’s Diagnostic Support Worker Program.
A Virtual Kidney Check pilot is active in four communities, with mail-in screening continuing into 2025. To date, 127 volunteers have supported Kidney Check and Virtual Kidney Check activities.
In February 2025, a resolution was passed to expand screening for diabetes and its complications to all 63 First Nations communities in Manitoba. Discussions are ongoing with Manitoba Health and partners to support long-term sustainability and growth of the program.

Local Partners

Chronic Disease Innovation Centre

First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba

University of Manitoba

Manitoba Renal Program