Gwen Moore Recognizes National Kidney Month
Washington, DC,
March 1, 2012
During this month and throughout the year, let us do everything we can to build awareness around Chronic Kidney Disease.
Contact: Nicole Y. Williams or Staci Cox (202) 225- 4572 Gwen Moore Recognizes National Kidney Month Joins American Kidney Fund for Kidney Action Day Activities Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement in recognition of National Kidney Month. “There currently 31 million Americans living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and millions more who are at risk. According to the American Kidney Fund, CKD is a condition that results in permanent kidney damage. African Americans are at a particularly high risk for CKD making up one third of kidney failure patients living in the United States. Other at-risk groups include Hispanics, Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, seniors and those with family history. “It is increasingly important to understand what causes CKD and how to prevent it. That is why National Kidney Month aims to educate Americans on how to keep their kidneys healthy. Like with many diseases, early detection is critical to preventing future progression and possible kidney failure. “During this month and throughout the year, let us do everything we can to build awareness around Chronic Kidney Disease.” Today, Congresswoman Moore will join the American Kidney Fund (AKF), the Congressional Kidney Caucus other Members of Congress in support of “Kidney Action Day,” a briefing to promote AKF’s campaign to combat kidney disease. This event will take place from 12:00pm – 3:00pm in the Rayburn House Office Building, Room B-340 and will feature free kidney screenings, health and fitness activities and a special appearance by former professional boxer and health champion Laila Ali. The American Kidney Fund was founded in 1971 to save the life of one person who needed help paying for dialysis. Today, AKF has become the leading source of direct, treatment-related financial assistance to people in the United States who are living with Chronic Kidney Disease. For more information about the American Kidney Fund and what you can do to stay healthy visit www.kidneyfund.org/. ### For “Moore” News Updates Follow Gwen Moore on Twitter @RepGwenMoore and Like Gwen Moore on Facebook
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