Initiatives to promote chronic disease prevention through increased education, awareness and support – launched during National Kidney Month
denver, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the American Diabetes Association ® (ADA) and DaVita (NYSE: DVA), a leading provider of kidney care services, are partnering to develop multiple initiatives focused on advancing chronic disease prevention, specifically addressing diabetes, two of the most prevalent chronic diseases in the United States. We announced the expansion of our partnership over the next year. and chronic kidney disease (CKD). The kickoff of this expanded initiative coincides with National Kidney Month, when both organizations redouble their efforts to increase kidney health awareness and education.
Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. US.[1] More than 38 million Americans live with diabetes, and approximately 1 in 3 American adults with diabetes has CKD.[2] Because CKD symptoms are often mild and undetected, it is important for individuals to understand their risk factors and take the necessary steps to protect their health.
“At DaVita, we claim to be a community first and a company second, highlighting our deep-rooted commitment to building healthier communities,” he said. jeff gillian, DaVita’s Chief Medical Officer. “By combining our expertise in kidney care with ADA’s leadership in diabetes education, we aim to make a lasting impact on chronic disease prevention, especially in the communities that need it most. ”
As part of this expansion, DaVita made additional contributions. $1.5 million Strengthen ADA efforts targeting individuals at risk of or living with diabetes and CKD, promoting highly local and culturally relevant awareness and engagement, especially within higher-need communities The focus is on doing.
Diabetes and CKD disproportionately impact many communities of color, including Blacks, Hispanics, and Latinos. Two organizations discover new ways to raise awareness in underserved communities, address disparities and barriers to care, and reduce clinical bias to improve health equity I am dedicated to making it happen. This effort includes developing educational materials in multiple languages, learning about individuals’ cultural backgrounds regarding lifestyle and dietary considerations, and identifying barriers faced by these communities.
ADA and DaVita work together to:
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Create a digital home base with new educational materials that are easily accessible to patients and healthcare professionals.
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Pilot a Registered Dietitian (RD) program to improve access to diabetes education and resources to ensure RDs are well-informed to better care for their patients.
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Sponsor ADA diabetic condition A high-priority market event where DaVita and ADA leaders will lead discussions on some of the most important topics facing common patient populations in today’s healthcare system.
“Through our work with DaVita, we have informed and educated millions of Americans, and our work is far from done,” said Charles “Chuck” . henderson, CEO of ADA. “We must continue this momentum and create additional opportunities to advance diabetes and CKD education, especially in high-need communities with marginalized populations.”
To further celebrate National Kidney Month in March, DaVita has launched a campaign focused on “connecting the dots” between kidney health and other chronic diseases, including diabetes.upon March 26th, DaVita nutritionists will be joining ADA for a live cooking class featuring delicious meals that are diabetes and kidney-friendly.Details and registration here.
For more information and resources about ADA and DaVita, check out the latest edition of the online Kidney Care Journey co-created by the companies at: diabetes.org/kidney.
About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation’s leading independent health organization working to reverse the diabetes epidemic and help people living with diabetes thrive. For his 83 years, ADA has been a tireless advocate of discovery and research to treat, manage and prevent diabetes. Through advocacy, program development and education, we aim to improve the quality of life for the more than 136 million Americans living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Diabetes has brought us together.What we do next will allow us to connect for life®. For more information or to get involved, please visit: diabetes.org Or call 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383). Join the fight with us on Facebook (american diabetes association), Facebook in Spanish (american diabetes association), LinkedIn (american diabetes association), twitter (@DiabetesAssn),Instagram(@DiabetesAssn).
About DaVita
DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a healthcare provider focused on transforming care delivery to improve the quality of life for patients around the world. The company is one of the largest kidney care providers in the United States and has been a leader in clinical quality and innovation for more than 20 years. DaVita cares for patients at every stage and setting to maintain kidney health, from slowing the progression of kidney disease to supporting transplants, from acute care in the hospital to home dialysis. As of December 31, 2023, DaVita served approximately 250,200 patients at his 3,042 outpatient dialysis centers. Of these, 2,675 centers are located in the United States and 367 centers are located in 11 countries around the world. DaVita has worked collaboratively to reduce hospitalizations, improve mortality rates, and help the kidney care industry implement fair, high-quality standards of care for all patients, everywhere. If you would like to learn more please visit: DaVita.com/Overview.
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[1] https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/infographic/chronic-diseases.html
[2] https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/data/statistics-report/index.html
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