Black K.A.R.E.

Kidney Awareness, Resources, and Education

Join us at our 2nd Annual

Black Family Wellness Expo

Saturday, March 2, 2024 10am – 4pm @

Inlet Grove Community High School

600 W. 28th St, Rivera Beach FL

The West Palm Beach (FL) Chapter of The Links, Inc. is a proud recipient of a Black K.A.R.E. project grant for 2022-2023. Our goal with this new community initiative is to promote kidney health and prevention of chronic kidney disease (CKD). We invite you to join us on this journey to fight CKD and slow its impact on our families, friends and neighbors by visiting Black Kidney Awareness, Resources, and Education (K.A.R.E.) website.

Your Kidneys and You

Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness

Race and Kidney Disease

Self Care for Kidney Health

Diagnosis and Treatment

Resources

The Links Information

1 in 3 adults in the U.S. is at risk for kidney disease.

37 million adults in the U.S. have kidney disease, but most of them don’t know it.

Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two leading causes of kidney disease.

Preventing CKD and its complications is possible. Visit the CDC website here 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. Learn more about good nutrition

by visiting the Black K.A.R.E website.

Take the BE REAL Pledge

Be aware of the stigma that may exist... avoid the trap!
Reject the notion that it is better to not know than to know
Early detection... ACT with a sense of urgency to slow progression
Advocate for yourself and share your insights with loved ones
Line of vision – work with your healthcare team to take control of health... be an active player in making treatments decisions

Access the Black K.A.R.E. Resource Library

FREE information!

Compassion for our community.

Our mission is to serve the unmet needs of the community providing educational, civic, and cultural activities and transformational programs that enrich the lives of our community and our members.