Kidney Health Screening - KEEP Healthy

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There’s going to be a KEEP Healthy Screening on Tuesday, October 18th in Washington, DC at the Department of Education's Potomac Center.

The screening will run from 10am-2pm. We plan on meeting at 9:30am at the site to conduct a brief overview of the KEEP Healthy screening process. It involves conducting a short survey, BMI check, blood pressure check, urinalysis, and a brief consultation with a doctor. The screening will last 4 hours.

What is a KEEP Healthy Check-up?

KEEP Healthy is a public health screening designed for large health fairs, expos, and large employers because it targets the general public who may not be aware of the risk factors for kidney disease. The assessment consists of physical measurements, blood pressure, a risk survey and a consultation with an advanced health professional.

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GENERAL VOLUNTEER
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We need a volunteer or group of volunteers (about 2-3) (no medical experience required) with a positive attitude and good people skills that enjoy helping others.

Responsibilities:

Must be at least 18 years old. Assigned to a station(s) the day of screening. Some tasks include welcoming participants, help with line control, assist with questionnaires and hand out educational materials at resource center.

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MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL VOLUNTEER
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We need a specialized group of volunteers (about 4-6) (such as RNs, med students, technicians, etc.) who have medical experience to handle blood pressure measurement and urine testing. Also includes medical professionals (such as MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs and RNs) that can provide consultations to participants by reviewing their risk factors.

Responsibilities

Assigned to a station(s) the day of screening. Some tasks include blood pressure measurement, urine testing and participant consultations.

Reasons to volunteer:

* Impact the health of individuals in your community before they progress to
kidney failure
* Get valuable experience for your resume and employee file
* Network and meet awesome people just like yourself
* Get a volunteer t-shirt and an "experience letter" that documents your
contribution

* lunch!

Time Commitment:

Total: 4.5 hours

Available Positions

Registration/Survey

BMI station

Blood Pressure station

Urinalysis station

Medical clinicians for consultation

Evaluation/resource station