Free kidney disease & diabetes screenings June 8 at Peru Mall

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Posted 6/5/18

PERU - Illinois Valley Community Hospital, in cooperation with the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois, is sponsoring a free screening for kidney disease and diabetes.

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Free kidney disease & diabetes screenings June 8 at Peru Mall

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PERU - Illinois Valley Community Hospital, in cooperation with the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois, is sponsoring a free screening for kidney disease and diabetes from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday, June 8 in the IVCH room at Peru Mall.

Screening appointments can be made by calling IVCH at (815) 780-4642. Walk-ins will also be welcome.

The screening will include measurements of blood pressure, blood sugar, body mass index and waist circumference along with a urinalysis and if necessary, a blood draw. Participants will also get a chance to talk with a healthcare professional about their results.

One in three American adults is at risk for kidney disease, according to the National Kidney Foundation.