Lakeridge Health Shines as One of Ontario’s Best in Dialysis Care

Lakeridge Health has been recognized as one of the top performers in Ontario for its outstanding dialysis care. According to October 2024 data from Ontario Health (Ontario Renal Network), Lakeridge Health excels in key outcomes for patients on home dialysis. 

During the 2023/2024 fiscal year, Lakeridge Health was a top performer in the province for vascular access wait times. Vascular access is crucial for all dialysis patients to enable life sustaining treatment, as it allows blood to flow to and from a dialysis machine during treatments. Lakeridge Health consistently met the target wait time, ensuring patients received timely care. 

Moreover, Lakeridge Health also exceeded important performance indicators for ‘Deferred Dialysis,’ ensuring patients started dialysis at the right stage of kidney disease, and ‘Home Dialysis Prevalence,’ supporting patients in their home modality of choice. 

“These outstanding results reflect the Nephrology team’s dedication to excellence and innovation in kidney care, along with their shared commitment to advancing Lakeridge Health’s One System. Best Health. vision of a truly integrated health care system,” said Brian Pollard, Health System Executive, Clinical, Lakeridge Health.  

Anna-Marie Sutherland, Director of the Regional Nephrology and Diabetes Programs, added that “for instance, the Nephrology team has strong partnerships with the Lakeridge Health Surgical and Interventional Radiology programs, as well as Vascular Surgeons from Peterborough Regional Health Centre. This focus on collaboration which delivers the very best outcomes for patients has been essential for our success.”  

Dr. Charles Wei, Division Head, Nephrology, Lakeridge Health also emphasized the impact of this exceptional care for dialysis patients: “The goal of any dialysis therapy is for the patient to have both quality of life and to sustain their life. Thanks to the incredible efforts of our staff and physicians, patients who choose home dialysis are benefitting from both.” 

More information about Kidney Care services can be found on the Lakeridge Health website.