Managing Chronic Kidney Disease during Extreme Summer Weather

Throughout the summer, iCON is holding a Chronic Condition Management in Extreme Summer Weather Series. Session 1: Managing Chronic Kidney Disease during Extreme Summer Weather took place on Friday, July 12, 2024. Delivered in Cantonese.

In this webinar, you will learn:

• The impact of heat and dehydration on kidney function.
• How to recognize signs and symptoms of dehydration and heat-related illness.
• The strategies for staying hydrated and diet modifications for Chronic Kidney Disease management in hot weather.
• About cooling strategies and heat avoidance techniques.

Feature speaker: Dr. Peter Ling, General Internist

Community Resources

Recording (in Cantonese)

More resources from BC Renal

Staying Cool in the Summer – Tips for Dialysis Patients

Staying Cool in the Summer (Poster)

Emergency Preparedness