Overview
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
Challenge
Louisiana Leadership Institute Health Expo
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
5763 Hooper Rd, Baton rouge
Apple Puffs
Enjoy this sweet recipe with friends and family.
Mindfulness and Meditation
Let go of stress and feel more calm and peaceful.
Routine Blood Test
Managing routine blood tests during COVID-19.
Wellness Day For Women
7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
C.B. Pennington Jr. Building, 6400 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge
How High
is too High?
Tips on how to treat high blood pressure and how to control it.
Pancakes
Who doesn't love breakfast? Here's a tasty pancake recipe.
Get Your Blood Flowing
Here are 10 exercise do's and don'ts.
HeartYourKidneys take this Quiz!
Take this 1 minute quiz to check if you're at risk for kidney disease.
WORLD
KIDNEY DAY
9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.
Tulane University Hospital & Clinic
Lower Your Stress
Your body reacts to stress, here are a few things that can help how you feel.
Move More Together
Grab the people around from your community and move!.
Plan Ahead with Meal Prep
Meal prepping reduces stress and allows for more family dinners.
Lobby day at Children's Hospital New Orleans
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
200 Henry Clay Ave.
Chipotle Shrimp Tacos
Try out this tangy taco recipe.
Lobby day at Clearview Mall
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
4436 Veterans Blvd, Metairie
Grab a Healthy Snack
We all love snackin' so here's some healthy snacks you can try..
Take a Breather
Here are 10 tips to lower stress.
Go Outside with Friends
18 easy ideas for family-friendly exercise
Establish a Bedtime Routine
Plan a bedtime routine and wakeup feeling well rested.
Chicken Pad Thai
This easy Pad Thai recipe is so delicious.
Kidney Awareness Red Bean Cook-off Event
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
91 Westbank Exp., Gretna
Put Your Shoes On!
Walking is all the rage and gets your heart pumping!
Calm Down and Breathe
Here are 3 tips to help manage stress.
Emergency Meal Planning
Emergencies come up and here's how to plan your meal.
Living Donation
Here's how to look for a living donor.
Keep it Moving!
What you should know about exercising and its benefits.
Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake
Dessert anyone? Here's a sweet treat.
Wear orange and tag us in your photos @NKFLA.
Easy Counting
Keeping track of your carbohydrate intake will help you control your blood sugar levels.
Proclamations
2023 PROCLAMATIONS
Want to see our proclamations?
Click below to the proclamations from cities in Louisiana.
Cookbook
NKFL COOKBOOK
Want new recipes?
Click below to our National Kidney Month cookbook where we promote kidney friendly recipes.
