FREE Health Screening 11/17/10

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FREE Health Screening

Wednesday, November 17 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Powel Closely, JR YMCA (9601 Winton Road, Cincinnati 45231)

The National Kidney Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Region will conduct a free health screening for people at increased risk for kidney disease on Wednesday November 17, 2010 at the Powel Closely, Jr. YMCA (9601 Winton Road, Cincinnati 45231) from 9am-1pm. The screening is part of the National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) designed to identify and educate people at risk – those with diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of kidney disease.

“We know that if we start early with education, detection and if necessary, medical intervention, we can often postpone the onset of kidney disease or kidney failure,” says Brenita Brooks, Regional Vice President.

KEEP screening participants will have their weight and blood pressure checked. Medical professionals will collect blood and urine samples from participants for tests including blood glucose, hemoglobin A1C, and A:C urine ratio for proteinuria. A physician is on-site to review results with participants.
KEEP is funded through educational grants from primary sponsor, Amgen and associate sponsors, Abbott and Genzyme.  Additional sponsors include Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Genentech, Siemens, LifeScan Inc., and Suplena.

The National Kidney Foundation is dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract disease, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation.
To register for the free screening or to learn more, contact the National Kidney Foundation Greater Cincinnati Region at 513-961-8105 or visit www.keeponline.org.