
march is national kidney month
Did you know there are an estimated 37 million Americans with kidney disease, and most do not know that have it? Also, did you know that, in Louisiana alone, there are over 460,000 citizens with chronic kidney disease, over 16,000 kidney patients on dialysis, and 1,800 kidney patients awaiting a life-saving kidney transplant? Therefore, it is critical that attention be brought to this often overlooked, but increasingly common disease whose major risk factors are diabetes, high blood pressure, a family history of kidney failure and age over 60. Untreated, kidney disease can lead to kidney failure.
During the month of March, the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana hosts different events in order to bring awareness to chronic kidney disease and the epidemic that it is in Louisiana.
Heart Your Kidneys
31-Day Challenge

Wellness Day For Women
7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
C.B. Pennington Jr. Building, 6400 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge
Who doesn't love breakfast? Here's a tasty pancake recipe.
HeartYourKidneys take this Quiz!
Take this 1 minute quiz to check if you're at risk for kidney disease.
Lobby day at Clearview Mall
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
4436 Veterans Blvd, Metairie
Wear orange and tag us in your photos @NKFLA.
Keeping track of your carbohydrate intake will help you control your blood sugar levels.