Kidney care provider invests in early detection
and prevention to help reduce progression of chronic kidney disease
in key communities it serves
DENVER, Sept. 13,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA), a
leading provider of kidney care services, today announced the
launch of its 2023 Health Tour, a mobile health screening and
kidney care education program supporting local communities across
the country. The tour will help identify and raise awareness of
risk factors that may lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD),
including obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and a family
history of kidney failure.
The tour will visit nearly 50 communities across the United States from September 18 through November 20, providing
opportunities for individuals to take control of their kidney
health.
"Despite the severity of kidney disease, an estimated 50% of
patients who are diagnosed with kidney failure aren't fully
prepared for a diagnosis, a staggering number that DaVita is
committed to reducing, in part through early detection and
prevention efforts," said Dr. Jeff
Giullian, Chief Medical Officer at DaVita. "The DaVita
Health Tour is designed to address this gap, empowering patients
with critical knowledge about their kidney health through a free
and simple screening and educational resources that participants
can use in partnership with a care provider. The tour is borne from
our ongoing commitment to caring for patients through all phases of
their kidney health journey, from early detection and prevention to
care options following kidney failure, including transplant."
Today, 15% of the U.S. population has kidney disease, with a
significantly higher prevalence in Black and Hispanic populations.
Often, the disease goes undiagnosed until symptoms become severe.
Yet, by treating kidney health and other related conditions, such
as diabetes and hypertension, kidney failure can be slowed or even
prevented.
The free health screenings are designed to help individuals
identify potential CKD risk factors so they can work with their
care provider to plan appropriate intervention as needed. Each
screening includes:
- A glucose test via fingerstick to understand diabetes risk
- A blood pressure reading for hypertension awareness
- Body measurements for height, weight and waist to calculate
body mass index (BMI) and assess obesity risk
- An optional blood draw, which offers additional helpful insight
into kidney function
- A personal and confidential patient results review
For more information on the 2023 Health Tour, including the tour
stops and schedule, visit DaVita.com/HealthTour. And for more
information on managing kidney health, visit DaVita.com and
follow DaVita on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
About DaVita Inc.
DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a health care provider focused on
transforming care delivery to improve quality of life for patients
globally. The company is one of the largest providers of kidney
care services in the U.S. and has been a leader in clinical quality
and innovation for more than 20 years. DaVita cares for patients at
every stage and setting along their kidney health journey—from
slowing the progression of kidney disease to helping to support
transplantation, from acute hospital care to dialysis at home. As
of June 30, 2023, DaVita served approximately 201,000 patients
at 2,703 outpatient dialysis centers in the United
States. The company also operated 353 outpatient dialysis centers
in 11 other countries worldwide. DaVita has reduced
hospitalizations, improved mortality, and worked collaboratively to
propel the kidney care industry to adopt an equitable and
high-quality standard of care for all patients, everywhere. To
learn more, visit DaVita.com/About.
CONTACTS
Riley Schweiger
Newsroom@davita.com
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