LAKEWOOD, N.J., SEPTEMBER 1, 2009– Kimball Medical Center has collaborated with the National Kidney Foundation of Greater New York to offer a free kidney screening as part of the Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP).
The KEEP program is designed to identify individuals at increased risk for kidney disease and kidney failure. Numerous studies have shown that uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension are associated with an increased risk of developing kidney disease. Evidence also supports the view that there may be a genetic predisposition for risk of developing kidney disease.
Participants in the screening will receive a blood pressure check and several blood and urine tests for hemoglobin, glucose, creatinine and pyuria. In addition, the screening process involves a detailed health screening questionnaire, weight measurements, and an exit interview with a nephrologist who will meet privately with each patient.
The National Kidney Foundation will also conduct follow-ups with those individuals whose test values are outside the normal range and will be advised to seek further evaluation from a physician. All KEEP participants will be sent their entire screening results within a few weeks after the screening. Approximately two months after the results are sent, individuals deemed at high risk are contacted to determine if they consulted a physician.
The screening is being offered free of charge on Thursday, September 17 from 10 am to 3 pm at Kimball Medical Center’s Center for Healthy Living located at 198 Prospect Street in Lakewood. To pre-register for this free screening, please call the Saint Barnabas Health Care Link at 1-888-724-7123.
CONTACT: Carrie Cristello
Director, Public Relations
732-923-6552
ccristello@sbhcs.com
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