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Empowering Your Journey
Toward KIDNEY HEALTH

Early Measures in Black and African-American Communities 
to Raise Kidney Disease Awareness


African-Americans are 3x more likely to develop kidney failure than other ethnic groups. We are committed to combat this disparity through education, early detection, and research. 

Kidney disease disproportionately affects Black/African American communities in the United States, where individuals are three times more likely to develop kidney failure than other ethnic groups. The EMBARK Awareness Initiative aims to combat this disparity through education, early detection, and research.

 

By providing community-based outreach and free screening opportunities, we seek to empower individuals to take control of their health and prevent the progression of kidney disease.

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Advance kidney health through awareness, early detection, and groundbreaking research

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  • More than 1 in 7 US adults are estimated to have CKD.

  • As many as 9 in 10 adults with CKD do not know they have it.

  • About 1 in 3 adults with severe CKD do not know they have it.

about Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

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INCREASE KIDNEY DISEASE AWARENESS

We're raising awareness about kidney disease through community outreach and education. By partnering with local organizations, churches, health centers, colleges, and universities, we will:

  • Host educational events and health fairs.

  • Develop and distribute educational materials on kidney disease and its risk factors.

  • Use social media and local media to spread awareness.

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PROVIDE SCREENINGS FOR KIDNEY DISEASE
(Join us at an event!)

Screening can save lives. Early detection of kidney disease, particularly proteinuric kidney disease, can slow disease progression and prevent complications. EMBARK provides free urine dipstick tests and genetic screening at our screening events. If you're identified as high-risk, we will connect you with medical professionals for further evaluation.​​​

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PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH
FOR KIDNEY DISEASE

The EMBARK initiative is contributing to a national registry that focuses on understanding the genetic factors of kidney disease in Black/African American communities. You can enroll in the registry if you've been identified as having proteinuric kidney disease or are at high genetic risk. Your participation will support groundbreaking research and help others in your community.​​

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UPCOMING EVENTS

JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT

FREE KIDNEY AWARENESS EVENT!

We at EMBARK AWARENESS are excited to invite you to our upcoming Kidney Awareness Events! These events are designed to help you better understand your kidney health and to promote awareness in our community. Come alone or bring your family and friends for an informative and beneficial experience. We look forward to seeing you there!

NEXT EVENT - Nashville, TN - March 23, 2025

COMING IN 2025

  • LOS ANGELES, CA

  • CHICAGO

  • BALTIMORE

  • DALLAS, TX

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OUR EMBARK JOURNEY

AWARENESS EVENTS TO DATE

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Event Volunteers

88

Individuals Screened

9

APOL-1 Genetic Tests Given

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Events 

PARTNERS

EMBARK AWARENESS ALLIANCE

The EMBARK Awareness Alliance brings together community leaders, healthcare providers, and researchers to tackle kidney disease disparities in Black/African American communities. By combining education, screenings, and research, we strive to improve health outcomes and empower individuals to take control of their kidney health.

1. Fill out the Intake Form

2. We’ll check your blood pressure

3. Provide a urine sample for testing

4. Receive a FREE consultation

with our on-site Kidney Doctor

to discuss your results

 

*If your urine test shows

elevated protein levels,

you may provide a saliva sample

to test for the APOL1 gene.

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SCREENING IS EASY!

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