The Knoxville (TN) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated was selected by The Links, Incorporated to participate in Black K.A.R.E., an initiative funded by Baxter Healthcare Corporation Renal Business. The initiative is dedicated to bringing awareness by providing and education to address chronic kidney disease (CKD) among Black Americans, given the disproportionate number affected by the disease. We invite you to join us on this journey to fight CKD and slow its impact on our families, friends and neighbors by visiting www.blackkare.org.
About chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Black Americans account for 13% of the U.S. population but account for 35% of the 37 million adults diagnosed with CKD.
Things you probably didn’t know about kidney disease:
1 in 3 adults in the U.S. is at risk for kidney disease.
37 million adults in the U.S. have kidney disease, but most of them don’t know it.
Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two leading causes of kidney disease.
Preventing CKD and its complications is possible. Visit Chronic kidney disease (CKD) – Symptoms, causes, treatment | National Kidney Foundation. to learn more about CKD risk factors and treatment of the disease to slow its progression and reduce the risk of complications.
Do you know the 7 Golden Rules of Kidney Disease Prevention? Check out these tips to lower your chances of developing kidney disease on the National Kidney Foundation website.
Healthy Eating
Eating a healthy diet is an important way to support your kidney health.
Be a hero! Save a life! Don’t keep the information you learn here to yourself – share it with family, friends, neighbors, and on your social media. Spread the word and make a difference today!
The Chapter will host a community health fair on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. at the Change Center Knoxville, 203 Harriet Tubman Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37915. Medical and healthcare professionals will discuss chronic kidney disease, how it affects the body, and what steps can be taken to slow its progression. There will be free screenings for diabetes, blood pressure, kidney disease, carotid ultrasound, lung function test, and more. This event is free and open to the public. Registration will be at the door on the day of the event. #blackkare, #weareblackkare.
You are the key to fighting chronic kidney disease! Show your commitment to kidney health. Join us in the BE REAL Pledge.
We invite you to share your journey with us. Below are hashtags you can use when posting online about your steps toward improving kidney health. Encourage others to take the journey with you!
#BlackKARE
#KnoxLinksKARE
If you have questions about the Black K.A.R.E. Project, please contact us at [email protected].
Access the Black K.A.R.E. Resource Library for even more free information by visiting the Black K.A.R.E website!
