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Educational EventsBlack History Month Family Fun Day

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kidney health for life: 

black history month

February 11, 2023

Marian Catholic High School

a celebration of prevention

fun for the whole family

Black or African Americans are almost 4 times more likely to have kidney failure compared to White Americans.

Minority populations have much higher rates of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and heart disease, all of which increase the risk for kidney disease. Access to healthcare may also play a role. The key is to find kidney disease as early as possible and understand its risk factors before the trouble starts. That's why we created a family fun day to celebrate and educate!

By making small changes to your diet, exercise, and by increasing access, we can change the trajectory of kidney health for Black Americans. 

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ACTIVITIES:

9:00   AM Registration opens

10:00 AM Pickleball for adults

11:00 AM Pickleball for kids

                 Cooking demonstration

12:00 PM Pickleball for adults

12:45 PM Drawing for Grand Prize for Passports

 

1:00   PM Event wrap up

DATE

Saturday February 11, 2023

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

 

LOCATION

Marian Catholic High School

700 Ashland Ave, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

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The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is able to support patients and families, conduct free educational seminars, and offer community screening days through the generosity of our passionate supporters, and a remarkable team of dedicated sponsors. For more information on sponsoring this program, contact Wesley Bauer at wbauer@nkfi.org or 312-321-1500. 

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