National Kidney Foundation to Offer Free Health Screening

Kansas City, MO, February 23, 2011 --(PR.com)-- “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 Dr. A. Rauf Mir, local nephrologist and a member of NKF’s Medical Advisory Board.

The National Kidney Foundation Serving Kansas and Western Missouri will conduct a free health screening for people at increased risk for kidney disease on World Kidney Day, Thursday, March 10, 2011 at The Islamic Center of Greater Kansas City (8501 E. 99th St. KCMO) from 9am to 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.

KEEP screening participants will have their weight and blood pressure checked. Medical professionals will collect blood and urine samples from those who require further testing. A physician is on-site to review results with participants.

More than 26 millions Americans have chronic kidney disease and most don’t even know it. Millions more are at risk.

KEEP is funded through educational grants from primary sponsor, Amgen and associate sponsors, Abbott, Genzyme, Siemens, Astellas, Fresenius Medical Care, Pfizer, LifeScan Inc., and Nephroceuticals.

The National Kidney Foundation Serving Kansas and Western Missouri 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 at 913-262-1551.

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