Free kidney health assessment in Delmar Aug. 4
The National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryland and Delaware will offer its free Kidney Health Risk Assessment Heart In The Game community event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Delmar Fire Hall.
Offered as part of NKF’s mission of early detection and early intervention, the KHRA helps identify adults at risk for chronic kidney disease and increases awareness of kidney disease risk factors in the community. It uses a simple Body Mass Index calculation, blood pressure measurement and a six-question survey to make participants aware of their risk factors for chronic kidney disease.
Participants will receive brief consultations with physicians and dietitians to learn about kidney disease, as well as general nutrition and wellness guidelines.
Individuals not at risk will be given educational materials about maintaining good health, while those at risk will be directed to further screenings and advised to talk to medical professionals. Everyone is encouraged to follow up with their physician and to maintain regular primary care visits.
Overall, chronic kidney disease affects 30 million people – 15 percent of the U.S. adult population, and 96 percent of those with early kidney disease (stages 1 and 2) don’t even know they have CKD. For more information, go to www.kidneymd.org, or to speak with Nicole Scharf, associate executive director for Maryland's Eastern Shore and Delaware, call 410-726-8732.
