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YOU could have kidney disease and be completely unaware! We urge you to GET CHECKED! There are approximately 12 free, public kidney screenings, called KEYs (Kidneys: Evaluate Yours), annually. KEY screenings take about 20 minutes. This screening may save your life or the life of someone dear to you! A simple blood test will let you know whether you're at risk for kidney disease or have early signs of it.
Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two major causes of kidney disease in the U.S. The KEY screening includes a very brief health history, weight, blood pressure check and blood draw. The NKF-MD urges everyone to GET CHECKED! One in nine Marylanders has kidney disease. If left untreated, the condition could lead to kidney failure, and the only way anyone survives kidney failure is kidney dialysis or a kidney transplant.
No pre-registration is necessary for the kidney screenings--walk-ins are always welcome. For details and a schedule of screenings in 2008, click here. For more information, contact Brenda Falcone, Director of Community and Patient Services, at 443.322.0375, or email her at bfalcone@kidneymd.org.
