The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) of Florida held its Orlando Kidney Walk on Sunday, April 23 at Harbor Park in Central Florida’s Lake Baldwin neighborhood. The annual kidney walk is an important fundraiser for kidney care and helps unite the community together, as well as raises awareness about chronic kidney disease (CKD) to the public. Kidney walks also are an inspirational experience for those battling CKD and their loved ones.

The Orlando Kidney Walk.

People walking near Lake Baldwin on the Orlando Kidney Walk.

Stakeholders from within the kidney community, including local health groups, attended the walk and Renal Care 360° was excited to participate for the first time and join the fight. Teams and individual participants met at 8:30 a.m. and held stretches, heard a few speakers, and sang the national anthem before hitting the trail. Teams came decked out in their own t-shirts and really put their best effort into the walk. The walk ended with a DJ spinning music and attendees enjoyed free snacks and beverages.

 

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All-in-all the Orlando Kidney Walk raised $58,000 for kidney care. Local restaurants in the area also donated tip jar proceeds to the cause after the event ended. Around 150 to 200 people attended the walk, showing the power a passionate group can make in the fight against kidney disease. Kidney disease is widely under-recognized in the United States. According to the NKF, CKD affects an estimated 37 million people in the U.S. Kidney disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S.A. and 90 percent of those impacted may not know they have CKD. 

There are numerous risk factors for CKD including diabetes, high blood pressure, family history of kidney failure, obesity, heart disease, and more. Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) are also a factor. Renal Care 360° works with health systems, physician groups, and uses local outreach to make a difference in patient outcomes. Awareness is an important part of transforming kidney care. 

If you want to get involved and help make a difference yourself, the National Kidney Foundation is a great resource and can be found in most states. Kidney walks organized by the foundation can be found at kidneywalk.org and are free to attend. Those who cannot attend in-person can also participate from home and still donate to the cause. You can also sign-up to be an advocate, volunteer, and partner with the nonprofit. 

Find out more information about Renal Care 360°  at renalcare360.com and follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube for more information on CKD and watch us transform kidney care.

Renal Care 360º Adds Charlton Primary Care Kidney Clinic To Address Need In Rural Georgia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOLKSTON, GA – Renal Care 360º, a comprehensive nephrology practice and chronic care management company, is pleased to announce our new clinic with Charlton Primary Care. Our value-based care delivery model addresses issues before they evolve into urgent matters leading to unnecessary hospitalization and/or readmissions.

“I am thrilled to be working with Renal Care 360º at Charlton Primary Care in Folkston, Georgia. Renal Care 360º is leading the field in deploying innovative technologies and providing patients at a higher risk for chronic kidney disease to receive personalized care,” said Dr. Maged E. Abdelmalik. “The establishment of the clinic will improve access to care and provide patients with the specialized services they need to manage their condition.”

Patients at Charlton Primary Care will receive state-of-the-art care and treatment. The clinic will also offer education and support to patients and their families, helping them to better understand their condition and the steps they can take to manage it.

Dr. Maged E. Abdelmalik is an internist based in Folkston, Georgia practicing with Charlton Primary Care. He received his medical degree from Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

“The opening of the clinic is great news for patients with acute and chronic illnesses which includes those with chronic kidney disease,” added Dr. Abdelmalik.

Charlton Primary Care is located at 2383 Third St Folkston, GA 31537 and can be reached at (912) 496-1155. Office hours are Monday to Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

About Renal Care 360º:

Renal Care 360º is a comprehensive nephrology practice and chronic care management company partnering with health systems, physician groups and local communities to provide enhanced community healthcare management services. Renal Care 360°’s Connected Care Program partners with PCPs, nephrologists, and other physician groups to augment existing services by providing patients with a customized care coordination and education program based on the patient’s health needs. In addition to contracted chronic care management services, Renal Care 360° intends to partner with nephrology practices that share a passion to transform kidney care through early detection and deep patient engagement with comprehensive care management.

 For more information about Renal Care 360° visit https://renalcare360.com/.

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