Kidney Awareness Risk Evaluation

Kidney Awareness Risk Evaluation (KARE) program is a free health screening that seeks to identify individuals at increased risk for kidney disease and encourage them to seek further evaluation and follow up with their physicians. 

 Through KARE the Tennessee Kidney Foundation hopes to educate individuals about the risk factors for developing kidney disease, the importance of early detection, early intervention, and the prevention of complications of hypertension and diabetes.

The following tests are conducted at a KARE Screening: .         Blood Pressure Measurement          Height and weight measurements          Urine dipstick test for albumin-creatinine ratio

At the end of the screening participants are given an opportunity to sit down and discuss their results and health questions with a clinician. 

For more information or to request a screening in your area please contact Samantha Rogers at the Tennessee Kidney Foundation (615) 383.3887, toll free
(800) 380-3887 or by email samantha.r@tennesseekidneyfoundation.org.

Upcoming KARE Screenings

Knoxville
Saturday February 18, 2012
9:00am-12:00pm
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
1807 Dandridge Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37915
www.mtcalvarybaptistchurchtn.org



Nashville
Wednesday March 28, 2012
10:00am-2:00pm
Legislative Plaza
Union & 6th Ave
Nashville, TN 37243
Above the escalators in the War Memorial Building
Click for Map of Capitol Area


Nashville
Saturday March 31, 2012
9:00am-3:00pm
Mt. Zion Baptist Church Health and Wellness Day
Antioch Location
2261 Murfreesboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37217
www.mtzionnashville.org


Jackson
Saturday April 14, 2012
9:00am-1:00pm
Greater Vision Church
325 North Royal Street
Jackson, TN 38305
www.gvcjackson.org