KEY Screenings

The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland continues its mission of early detection and early intervention through free KEY (Kidneys: Evaluate Yours) health screenings. KEY screenings, held throughout our service area, identify early markers for high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney disease.

Pre-registration is not necessary and anyone can participate. Here are some upcoming KEY screening dates and locations.

Saturday, Aug. 21 -- Manna Bible Baptist Church

3043 W. Belvedere Ave., Baltimore 21215

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 21 -- Reisterstown Senior Center Health Fair

12035 Reisterstown Road, Reisterstown 21136

9 a.m. to noon

Saturday, Sept. 25 -- Church of the Redeemed Lord

4321 Old York Road, Baltimore 21212

11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 23 -- St. Patrick's Latino Health Fair

1728 Bank Street (at Broadway), Baltimore 21231

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lori Spence, left, has her blood pressure checked by Roberta Reed See, right, at a free KEY screening at Allegany College. NKF-MD volunteer Jim Nichols, center, records the results of the blood pressure check.

All screenings are free and open to the public. For more information about upcoming KEY screenings, please contact Brenda Falcone at 443.322.0375 or bfalcone@kidneymd.org.