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:
Things you probably didn’t know about 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!
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!
Here are suggested hashtags:
#BlackKARE
#KnoxLinksKARE
Contact Us
If you have questions about the Black K.A.R.E. Project, please contact us at KnoxLinksKare@gmail.com.
Show your commitment to your kidney health. Join us in the BE REAL Pledge. Sign up here on Black K.A.R.E website!
Will you join us in the pledge to reduce CKD?”
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 KnoxLinksKare@gmail.com.
Access the Black K.A.R.E. Resource Library for even more free information by visiting the Black K.A.R.E website!
