About this Event
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a major public health issue that is underrecognized and underdiagnosed. Of the estimated 1.4 million adults in Illinois with CKD, 177,680 adults are aware that their kidneys are impaired. Of the estimated 1.4 million adults in Illinois with CKD, 177,680 adults are aware that their kidneys are impaired. While anyone with diabetes or hypertension is at risk for developing CKD, communities of color are disproportionately impacted by CKD.
The goal of the NKFI CKDintercept initiative is to implement strategies that will guide healthcare leaders in Illinois in driving a cultural shift in primary care, toward increasing the early diagnosis and management of CKD, especially in high-risk populations in Illinois.
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is collaborating with leaders and change-makers from various organizations in Illinois to convene four working groups to identify successful strategies and develop recommendations to improve primary care management of CKD. The working group recommendations will be used to compose the statewide strategy at the NKFI CKDintercept Conference on June 27, 2023 hosted by the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois.
Through these collaborative efforts our ultimate goal is to ensure that every person living with CKD has the information and support they need to live long, productive lives.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Student Center West - Michelle Thompson Conference Room, 828 South Wolcott Avenue, Chicago, United States
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