Educational Events: Black History Month Family Fun Day
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.
agenda & details
virtual celebration
ACTIVITIES:
5:30 PM Welcome
Angelique Marseille, NKFI Program Manager
5:35 PM Take Charge
Angelique Marseille, NKFI Program Manager
5:42 PM CKD & Black Americans
Dr. April Kennedy, MD, Clinical Nephrologist
6:13 PM Q&A
6:23 PM Patient Testimonial
Atiba Buchanan, WVON Host
6:30 PM Event Concludes
SPEAKERS:
Angelique Marseille, NKFI Program Manager
Dr. April Kennedy, Clinical Nephrologist
Atiba Buchanan, Patient Speaker
kidney health resources
empowering through education
Find resources and information about dialysis - including toolkits, treatment options, and a clinic finder.
Explore how kidney donations work, get details about becoming a donor, and learn about the process of receiving a kidney.
Get the help you need to manage diet and nutrition, and empower yourself to eat and live well with kidney disease.
program sponsors
you make the difference
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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