The Department of Nephrology and Hypertension invites you to join us on World Kidney Day (March 12, 2009) for free blood pressure screenings and health information.
Blood pressure screenings will begin in the main (H) cafeteria at 8a.m.
Then, join us in the auditorium of Glickman Tower for several health talks on the importance of maintaining healthy kidneys. Featured speakers are listed below:
Featured speakers are listed below:
| Time |
Speaker |
Topic |
| 11 – 11:45am |
Surafel Gebreselassie, MD
Nephrology/Hypertension
Cleveland Clinic |
What is World Kidney Day?
Reducing Health Disparities in Hypertension |
| 12 – 12:45pm |
Mohammed Rafey, MD
Nephrology/Hypertension
Cleveland Clinic |
Effective Hypertension Management: What Are The Barriers? |
| 1 – 1:45pm |
Kimberly M. McFarlin, LISW,MNO |
World Kidney Day and Kidney Foundation of Ohio Initiatives |
Join us for one of these talks, or all three. Don't miss this opportunity to get a free screening and learn about hypertension and your kidneys.
