PREVENTION AND SCREENING
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.
Want to learn more? Order the FREE DVD: The Links to Chronic Kidney Disease: Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Family History
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August 21, 2010
Time TBD
Christ the King Baptist Church
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KEEP is a FREE HEALTH SCREENING program offered by the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin (NKFW) for individuals at increased risk of developing kidney disease.
*Must be 18 years or older and have one or more of the following: diabetes, high blood pressure, parent or sibling with diabetes, high blood pressure or kidney disease.
To receive information about upcoming KEEP screenings, call 262-821-0705 x 10.
WHY Should You Get Screened?
- To find if you are at risk for kdiney disease
- To learn more about kidney disease, especially if you are at "high risk"
- To receive free testing if you are at increased risk for kidney disese
- to be mroe informed so you can discuss any risk factors you may have with your doctor and discuss a treatment plan
- To prevent or delay kidney damage if you are at risk
TESTS AVAILABLE
- Blood pressure, height, weight and waist measurments
- Blood and urine tests for signs of diabetes and kidney disease including:
- Blood glucose check (blood sugar)
- Hemoglobin check (blood test for anemia)
*Hemoglobin A1c will be conducted on participants who have self-reported diabetes or elevated blood sugars
- Urine dipstick test for microalbumin (protein in urine)
- Serum creatinine (measures how well kidneys are filtering blood)
- Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) (test for kidney function)
- HDL and LDL lipid panel
- Calcium test
- Phosphorus test
- PTH test
Free Educational Programs:
The Wisconsin Diabetes Prevention and Control Program, in partnership with the Wisconsin Lions Foundation and National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin, are holding community education programs on chronic kidney disease throughout Wisconsin this summer.
The events will feature premiere showings of the new educational DVD “The Links to Chronic Kidney Disease: Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Family History” as well as a presentation on the risks for developing chronic kidney disease, testimonials from local residents featured in the DVD who have diabetes and chronic kidney disease, exhibits, blood pressure checks, and more.
Locations for the events include:
- Green Bay - June 22
- Madison - July 20
- Milwaukee - July 27
- La Crosse - August 17
Contact the NKFW:
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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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To receive the free DVD: The Links to Chronic Kidney Disease: Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Family History
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To have the NKFW participate in a health fair or offer kidney screenings at an upcoming event
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To volunteer at a local health fair or screening event
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To donate money to support the NKFW's prevention and screening efforts
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