Educational Events: World Kidney Day
world kidney day
Thurs, March 9, 2023
Two Locations:
Melrose Park, IL and Anna, IL
a global effort
for everyone, everywhere
In honor of the 850 million people worldwide who are estimated to be battling kidney disease, every year the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois joins with healthcare organizations and advocacy groups on every continent to commemorate World Kidney Day. This bold, global awareness campaign is focused on raising awareness of issues relating to kidney health, and welcomes new supporters from all corners of the globe into our fight.
Every year, the NKFI honors World Kidney Day with unique, community events. Our plans differ year-to-year, but they often include an extra-large health screening session, lobbying/advocacy pushes, and special youth programming.
If you are unable to attend the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois' World Kidney Day events, consider observing the day yourself by organizing your own #TeamKidney effort. You can use the awareness day to raise funds in support of the NKFI's free educational services; create a tribute for someone you know touched by kidney disease; or even organize a simple fundraiser on facebook.
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locations & details
prevent & empower
EVENT DETAILS - Melrose Park
10:00AM - World Kidney Day Health Fair begins
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KidneyMobile® screenings for diabetes, high blood pressure, and chronic kidney disease
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HIV testing from CCHIP
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Produce box giveaways from BCBSIL
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More vendors and giveaways
10:00AM - 2:00PM - Hearing and vision screenings from the Lion's Club
2:00PM - Event concludes
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PARTICIPATING VENDORS
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Access to Care
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Aetna Better Health
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
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Consulado General de Mexico en Chicago
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Cook County HIV Integrated Program (CCHIP)
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Costco Wholesale (North Riverside)
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Erie Family Health Center
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Illinois Secretary of State
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Lions of Illinois Foundation
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Live4lali
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MyOwnDoctor
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PASO-West Suburban Action Project
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Sisters Working it Out
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Team Illinois
EVENT DETAILS - Anna
7:00 - 10:00AM - Cholesterol, A1C and Glucose Testing* at Union County Hospital​
12:00PM - World Kidney Day Health Fair begins
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Kidney health assessment
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Nutritional trivia
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Produce box giveaways from BCBSIL
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Children's activities
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Balloon artist and giveaways
12:00 - 3:00PM - COVID and flu vaccines from CHESI
12:00 - 4:00PM - Hearing and vision screenings from the Cobden Lion's Club
2:00PM - mini Zumba class
3:00PM - mini Zumba class
4:00PM - mini Zumba class
​​5:00PM - Event concludes
*fasting and appointment are required for these tests. Call 618-833-4511 ext. 4297 for an appt.
PARTICIPATING VENDORS
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Arrowleaf
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
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CHESI
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City of Anna
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Cobden Lions Club
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Egyptian Area On Aging
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Epsilon Lambda Omega Chapter of the AKA Sorority
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Illinois Migrant Council
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Illinois Public Health Association
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MidAmerica Transplant
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NAACP Alexander/Pulaski
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NAACP Carbondale
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Rural Health Inc.
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Shawnee Community College
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Shawnee Health
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Shawnee Mass Transit
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Southern 7 Health Dept
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Union County Hospital
kidney health resources
empowering through education
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, please contact Wesley Bauer at wbauer@nkfi.org or 312-321-1500.
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