National Kidney Month

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National Kidney Month National Kidney Foundation

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National kidney month. National kidney month flyer. New york ny march is national kidney month and the national kidney foundation is calling on all americans to take five healthy steps for their kidneys. March is national kidney month a time when communities across the country raise awareness about kidney disease.

Untreated kidney disease can lead to kidney failure. In partnership with the national heart lung and blood institute nhlbi this years focus is the link between high blood pressure and kidney disease. National kidney month and world kidney day march is national kidney month in the united states and march 12 is world kidney day.

When it comes to saving lives every voice and every action makes a difference. The kidneys are the bodys chemical factories filtering waste and performing vital functions that control things like red blood cell production and blood pressure. Will you join us.

During the month of march the national kidney foundation of louisiana hosts different events in order to bring awareness to chronic kidney disease and the epidemic that it is in louisiana. Since march is coming very fast we would like to raise the awareness of the importance of living a healthy life and protecting yourself from one of the most widespread conditions chronic kidney disease as well as many other kidney associated conditions. Both commemorations are intended to raise awareness of kidney disease and the importance of prevention and early detection.

We didnt know that it was an option to donate. Print copies for your bulletin board share in an e newsletter or distribute at an upcoming health fair. Download our flyer pdf 26 mb with tips on healthy lifestyle habits for managing high blood pressure to help protect your kidneys.

It didnt change much for me but it changed so much for the person that i gave the kidney to. Kidney disease impacts peoples lives in a way that is unimaginable. 3 ways to celebrate.

Mark your calendars march is national kidney month a tribute to the 37 million lives affected by ckd and an important time to raise awareness for this silent killer. If you have high blood pressure youre at risk for chronic kidney disease a serious condition that can lead to stroke. What is national kidney month.

This march national kidney month seeks to help raise awareness promoting kidney health for everyone everywhere. Kidney failure does not discriminate it can affect anyone of any race at any age with diabetes high blood pressure or a family history of kidney disease.