What is Chronic Kidney Disease and why are kidneys so important?
37 Million Americans are affected by kidney disease and many of them don’t even know it. The National Kidney Foundation of Florida wants to challenge everyone to “Get to Know Your Kidneys”.
“Your Kidneys and You” is a health education program designed to raise awareness among the general public about how the kidneys function, the risk factors for kidney disease, and how to protect the kidneys.
Topics covered:
What is Chronic Kidney Disease?
Why are kidneys so important?
What causes Chronic Kidney Disease?
How to detect kidney disease?
What are the stages of kidney disease?
BIO
Barbara Chatman is the Regional Development Director for the National Kidney Foundation of Florida (NKFF). "Making A Difference Today For Someone Who's Fighting For Their Tomorrow" is her mission. Barbara believes that she has a responsibility to educate others through her experiences, which began with the diagnosis of kidney failure for her husband in 2017. Her personal experience created an opportunity to become a volunteer with the NKFF and now as the Regional Development Director, she oversees the South Florida area. The National Kidney Foundation of Florida is a non-profit health organization, dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and awareness of kidney disease. The mission of the NKFF is to prevent kidney disease, improve the lives of those affected with kidney disease, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. Barbara Chatman can be reached at 954-947-4033 or bchatman@kidneyfla.org. Visit the website of NKFF at www.kidneyfl.org
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Speaker | Online/Virtual | Health & Wellness | Class |
TAGS: | Nutrition Month |
Mon, Mar 27 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Tue, Mar 28 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Wed, Mar 29 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
Thu, Mar 30 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Fri, Mar 31 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Apr 01 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, Apr 02 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |