Given the recent increase in Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the Washington DC metro area and as a safety measure for our patients and staff, we have decided to postpone all kidney screenings until June 1.
Kidney disease can go unnoticed until it is very advanced. But early detection can slow or even prevent its progress.
Don’t wait. Schedule an appointment for a FREE kidney screening today.
Call us at 1-833- KIDNEY-3 or (1-833- 543-6393)
to schedule your appointment for a FREE kidney screening at GW today.
If you have been diagnosed with kidney disease you do not need to schedule a free kidney screening.
Each and every day, thousands of people wait for a telephone call that could literally save their lives. These individuals are waiting for a life-saving transplant. This is due to an organ donor shortage. But there is hope. The number of living donations is increasing. Read more »
URINE TEST
Checking your Albumin Creatinine Ratio (ACR) is the fastest way to check kidney function.
BLOOD TEST
Your Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) is the best way to check kidney function. Over 90 is good, 60-89 should be monitored, less than 60 for 3 months indicates kidney disease.
BLOOD PRESSURE
Hypertension is one of the leading causes of kidney disease.
Ask your doctor
The best way to find out if you have kidney disease is to go to your doctor and get tested as soon as possible. A simple test can help slow or even prevent kidney disease. Don’t wait. Get tested today.
GW Ron & Joy Paul Kidney Center
Established in 2015, The Ron and Joy Paul Kidney Center partners with GW to address the urgent need in the D.C. area for increased awareness of kidney disease diagnosis, treatment options and kidney donation.
GW Transplant Institute
The GW Transplant Institute offers a comprehensive kidney transplant program along with the specialty services required to care for transplant surgery patients in the D.C. and the surrounding areas.
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
Learn the easy way
The need for community awareness of kidney disease is urgent—particularly in the Washington D.C. area, which has the highest prevalence of kidney disease in any metro area in the U.S.
Here are the facts
Testimonials
“Having a kidney transplant saved my life. It is important to
be proactive about your body – because people are willing to help. If you know
someone who needs a transplant, please step up. You never know when you’ll need
one.”
“The message that I want to leave you all today is many, many times – and most times – kidney disease can be avoided. And it can be avoided by doing just what we’re doing here, which is really the purpose of our kidney center. I ask each of you, if each of you in this room go and reach out to two people – just two – and get them to get tested, get them to take a simple blood test, a urine test, a blood pressure test, you would be amazed at how much better they’ll feel about it and how much better you’ll feel that you potentially helped one of your neighbors, or the members of your family.”
