Memorial and the National Kidney Foundation present kidney evaluation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information, contact:
Catherine Larsen, (209) 525-3106.

MODESTO – February 4, 2010 – Adults age 18 and older with high blood pressure, diabetes or a family history of kidney disease are invited to receive a free kidney screening at the Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP®) on March 6, 2010. The event will be presented by Memorial Medical Center and the National Kidney Foundation from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Stanislaus Church Hall in Modesto.

KEEP® was designed to raise awareness about kidney disease among high-risk individuals. It includes free testing and educational information, which can prevent or delay the complications of kidney disease. People who have a high risk of kidney disease are invited to register for a comprehensive health risk appraisal, blood pressure measurement, blood and urine testing, and the opportunity to discuss their health and review results with on-site clinicians.

For more information or to make an appointment, contact Memorial’s Health Center at 572-7262.

Memorial Medical Center is part of Sutter Health, a family of not-for-profit hospitals, physician organizations and other medical services that share resources and expertise to advance health care quality and access. Serving more than 100 communities in Northern California, Sutter Health is a regional leader in cardiac care, cancer treatment, orthopedics, obstetrics, and newborn intensive care, and is a pioneer in advanced patient safety technology.

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