Screenings
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An estimated 15% of American adults have chronic kidney disease, but most don’t even know they have it. One third of the population is at risk for chronic kidney disease, due primarily to high blood pressure and diabetes.
Early identification of kidney disease is important since lifestyle changes and medical management can stop or slow its progression to end-stage renal disease. Once a person reaches end-stage renal disease, he or she will need dialysis or a kidney transplant to survive. Kidney diseases are the ninth leading cause of death in the United States.
Our screenings are free to participants and include a health history review, blood pressure test, body mass index calculation, blood glucose test, urinalysis, consultation with a health care professional and take-home materials.
October 5 screening
The Kidney Foundation of Western New York will offer a free community kidney health screening in Buffalo on Saturday, October 5. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Midtown Bible Church, 1722 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14209.
One in seven adults has kidney disease, according to national estimates. A person can lose up to 90 percent of kidney function before noticing symptoms, and many people in the early stages of kidney disease are unaware. Early identification can increase options for treatment and help people to avoid health complications.
Diabetes and high blood pressure are the leading causes of kidney disease. Other risk factors include heart disease, obesity, lupus, a family history of kidney disease, and high cholesterol.
The screening is free and no health insurance information is needed. It includes a blood pressure test, body mass index calculation, a blood glucose finger-prick test, and a urine test. Participants will end the screening by reviewing their results with a medical professional.
Walk-ins are welcome. To reserve a time slot in advance, call 716-529-4392 or email kallen@kfwny.org.