Free Rapid Screening for CKD
The goal of the TRUST’s free rapid-testing program, which was launched in October 2007, is to identify individuals who have signs of kidney impairment. Along with learning their screening results onsite, participants receive materials that offer education about CKD and its prevention and are encouraged to seek medical follow-up as appropriate.
The TRUST’s screening program is carried out in non-medical settings such as large employer workplaces and community health fairs. In 2009 screenings are being held across the United States, including California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Texas and Virginia. Screenings will also take place at DaVita Kidney Awareness Run/Walks™ in seven states and the District of Columbia.
Download The TRUST’s Screening Program Brochure [PDF, 3.5MB]
En español [PDF, 1.8 MB]
The Kidney TRUST expects to announce a new round of funding for its Financial Assistance Program at the end of August, 2009 for people on dialysis who are having trouble managing co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles for medical treatment, services, and prescription drugs that are covered under their private health insurance plan.
The FAP pilot is being conducted in selected counties in states of California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Texas & Virginia. Detailed information about the program and an application form will be available on our website.
