Path To Wellness Community Collaboration Offers Free Public Health Screening Oct. 8

  • Friday, September 30, 2016

Path to Wellness, a screening offered through a community collaboration, will host a free health screening, aiming to identify chronic diseases in their early stages in those at highest risk.

The Path to Wellness screening, open to the public, will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Orchard Knob Elementary School.

This medical screening includes immediate onsite blood and urine test results and medical education, and is provided at absolutely no cost. The event is staffed with medical professionals, with the ability to screen 200 attendees.

Appointments may be scheduled by calling the Kidney Foundation at: 1-877-587-1357.

The Path to Wellness program is the product of a community collaboration
between the Cardio Renal Society of America, the Kidney Foundation of the Greater
Chattanooga Area, the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona, and the organizers of the
Minority Health Fair.  Path to Wellness is funded as a result of financial
support from Sanofi, which is a global healthcare leader that strives to reduce
healthcare inequalities.

"These screenings are unique in that they try to target areas of cities where the high demographics of underinsured or at-risk individuals may have an opportunity to detect chronic health problems early on, in a cost-free environment. The screenings also offer the unique advantage of both on-site results, and post-screening education on chronic disease management," officials said.

“African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Asian Americans have high rates of diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease,” says nephrologist Dr. Jackson Yium. “African Americans have a higher rate of kidney failure than any other group, nearly four times higher than Caucasians. Minority populations tend to be underinsured and less engaged with health resources, which often means they do not find out until health problems have progressed into a chronic condition. Early screening gives people a chance to prevent health problems and will help prevent complications at a later stage in life.”

Individuals who are 18 years or older and have a family member with diabetes, high blood pressure or chronic kidney disease, OR have high blood pressure or diabetes themselves are urged to attend this event. Early detection means the possibility of preventing further, life-risking damage to the kidneys. Help is also available with questions about applying for health insurance coverage and finding a doctor or clinic to go to.

Latest Headlines
Living Well
Wright Brothers Construction And Beaty Fabricating To Sponsor 65 Roses Race
Wright Brothers Construction And Beaty Fabricating To Sponsor 65 Roses Race
  • 3/18/2024

The 3.1-mile walk and 65 Roses 5K race to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is scheduled for Saturday at 9 a.m. Beaty Fabricating Inc. and Wright Brothers Construction will each serve ... more

Erlanger Neurology Receives $75,000 From ALS Association
Erlanger Neurology Receives $75,000 From ALS Association
  • 3/18/2024

Erlanger Neurology was presented with a $75,000 check from the ALS Association on Feb. 20. Officials said, "ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a fatal and progressive neurodegenerative ... more

Sivick Honored With GCCMA Community Program Award
Sivick Honored With GCCMA Community Program Award
  • 3/14/2024

Whitfield County Administrator Robert (Bob) Sivick was honored at the Georgia City-County Management Association Spring Conference last Wednesday with the 2024 Community Program Award for his ... more