Tzu Chi Foundation Chronic Renal Failure Support Group
慈濟簡介 (Tzu-Chi foundation)
「佛教克難慈濟功德會」1966年由證嚴上人創辦於台灣省花蓮縣
慈濟的志業包括：慈善、醫療、教育、人文四項， 統稱為「四大志業」；另投入骨髓捐贈、環境保護、社區志工、國際賑災，此八項同時推動，稱之為「一步八腳印」。
本著尊重生命、肯定人性的精神，慈濟援助都以人 道精神考量，超越政治、種族、宗教及地域，凡是災區有需求而慈濟能力所及，均全力以赴；為苦於災難的人們增加生命的希望。
Tzu Chi Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 1966 by Dharma Master Cheng Yen in the impoverished east coast of Taiwan. The Foundation has been contributing to better social and community services, medical care, education and humanitarianism in Taiwan for nearly 40 years.
A volunteer-based, spiritual as well as welfare organization, Tzu Chi’s missions focus on giving material aid and inspiring love and humanity in both the givers and receivers. Since its founding, the Foundation has dedicated itself in the field of charity, medicine, education, environmental protection, as well as the promotion of humanistic values and community volunteerism.
腎友會 (Chronic Renal Failure Support Group)
- 緣起 (the launching of the program)
灣區華裔洗腎人數日益增加，而在美國又缺乏中文洗腎資訊，更沒有病友支
援團體。為了提供華裔腎友們中文資訊及病友經驗分享與交流的機會，美國
慈濟基金會北加州分會遂成立北加卅慈濟腎友會。
The purpose of this support group is to provide Chinese speaking patients with
renal failure-related information on medicine, social benefits, nutrition, self-care
and emotional support. Due to the language barrier, Chinese speaking patients
may have difficulties in comprehending the complexity of the information
regarding renal dialysis from their health care providers here in the US. We
believe that they will be benefited from a support group that can provide
information in their language of comfort.
- .参加對象 Target Audience:
- 始創於2005年7月, 雙月集會, 腎友們來自北加州金山灣區，包括北灣, 南灣, 東灣
- 演講人包括腎科醫生, 中醫師，洗腎護士, 營養師, 社工人員. 另也有洗腎及換腎病患之經驗分享
主要是華裔慢性腎衰竭病患或其家屬或即將洗腎及对這方面想要多了解的
人或是已換腎者
Our main target is Chinese-speaking patients who are suffering from chronic
renal failure or on dialysis, or their family members or potential dialysis patients
and those interested in learning more about kidney disease or kidney
transplant.recipiants.
Launched in July of 2005, the group meets every 2 months. Membership has
grown from 20 in the beginning to now 75 in May of 2007, serving the entire Bay
Area of Northern California.
Speakers include nephrologists, Chinese acupuncturists, peritoneal and
hemodialysis nurses, dietitians, social workers, nurse practitioners, dialysis clients
and organ recipients. We specially invite Chinese herbalist and acupuncturist to
participate in our discussions to fulfill the needs of the Chinese audience.
- 內容 What we cover
- 集會地點Meeting location
提供慢性腎衰竭的資訊, 經由演講, 示範, 提供社會資源, 自我照顧, 互相討論,
及腎友及家屬彼此間的分享. 進而彼此支持及鼓勵
Provide chronic kidney failure information through lectures, demonstrations,
dialogues and sharing between audience. Also provide information regarding
self-care for chronic renal diseases and dialysis care. Introduce social resources,
patient support, nutrition information. Bring patients comfort and
confidence to improve their quality of life. .
傳真 Fax: (408) 943-8420