NKFI’s ® and Community Partners at St. Augustine College
National Kidney Foundation of Illinois to Launch 2025 Screening Season on World Kidney Day
In observance of World Kidney Day, the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois (NKFI) is kicking off its 2025 KidneyMobile® screening season with a free health event on Chicago’s North Side. The event will take place on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Augustine College at Lewis University, 1345 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640.
The community-focused health fair will offer free screenings for kidney disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure—three major health concerns that disproportionately affect Black, African American, and Hispanic communities. Additional health services will include vision and hearing screenings, HIV testing, and cholesterol testing while supplies last. Eligible attendees will also have access to colorectal cancer screening kits.
To promote wellness, the event will feature cardio drumming activities, produce giveaways, and various health-related giveaways while supplies last.
“The goal of this event is to bring accessible, preventative healthcare to communities that need it the most,” said an NKFI spokesperson. “Chronic kidney disease often develops silently, and by the time symptoms appear, it may already be in advanced stages. Through early screenings, we can empower individuals to take control of their health.”
Studies show that one in three American adults are at risk for developing kidney disease. Black or African Americans are four times more likely, and Hispanic or Latino individuals are 1.3 times more likely to develop kidney failure compared to their White counterparts. High blood pressure and diabetes, the two leading causes of kidney disease, continue to disproportionately impact these communities.
The event is made possible through a collaborative effort between NKFI and community partners, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Cook County Health, and The Lions Club.
The KidneyMobile®, a traveling kidney disease screening and education unit, will be on-site to provide vital testing and resources to those at risk. The event also offers an opportunity for media outlets to capture visuals, including the KidneyMobile®, screenings in progress, and engaging wellness activities. Interviews with health experts will be available to discuss National Kidney Month and World Kidney Day.
For more information, media inquiries, or interview requests, contact Sara Jane Castro at the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois via email at [email protected] or by phone at (312) 874-6893.