PREVENTION AND SCREENING (FOR KIDNEY DISEASE)
ONE in NINE....
The National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin cares about the health of each and every person in Wisconsin. That's why it is working hard to in communities throughout our state to promote the early identification and treatment of chronic kidney disease.
Because chronic kidney disease is 'silent', most adults may not be aware they are at-risk. People with diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of diabetes, high blood pressure or kidney disease are at-risk. Those who are African Americans, Hispanic, American Indian or Pacific Islanders are even at a higher risk to develop chronic kidney disease.
The National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin recommends that every adult have "3 Simple Tests":
*Urinalysis (to check for protein or other abnormality)
*Blood pressure measurement
*Blood test to measure kidney function
The early detection and treatment of chronic kidney disease may delay or prevent its progression and lessen the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Contact us today if:
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you would like to receive the free brochures: Are You At Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease, GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate): A Key to Understanding Your Kidneys, Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease, or High Blood Pressure and Your Kidneys.
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you would like to have the NKFW participate in a health fair or offer kidney screenings at an upcoming event for your ogranization or company.
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you would like to be an NKFW volunteer at a local health fair or screening event
- you would like to donate money to support the NKFW's prevention and screening efforts.
Are you the ONE in nine?
The mission of the NKFW is to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases; improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.
Call the NKFW at 1-800-543-6393 today or visit the web at www.kidney.org. Patient and professional information is available online, with many brochures in PDF format.
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