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Your kidneys filter your entire blood supply every hour. They regulate blood pressure, produce red blood cells, strengthen bones through vitamin D, and remove waste — quietly, constantly, without complaint.

Until something goes wrong.

Chronic Kidney Disease affects more than 1 in 7 American adults. High blood pressure and diabetes — both more prevalent in Black communities — are the two leading causes. And because CKD often has no symptoms in early stages, many people don't know they have it until it's advanced.

Small habits protect kidney health:

  • Drink water consistently
  • Reduce sodium and added sugars
  • Stay active (150 minutes/week)
  • Take medications as prescribed
  • Stay current on checkups

When kidneys fail, the only options are dialysis or transplant. Twelve people die every day in the U.S. waiting for a kidney. Awareness and early action change that math.

If you have any questions or concerns about organ donation, you can talk to Latasha Jackson, one of the leaders of our Health and Wellness ministry. Your kidneys work hard for you — take care of them.

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