Fresenius Medical Care North America will host a Huntsville event March 26 to educate the public during National Kidney Month. (Contributed)

From Staff Reports

In recognition of National Kidney Month during March, Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) has invited the community to attend its “Healthy Lifestyle Day” on Thursday, March 26 at its Fresenius Medical Care Discovery clinic in Huntsville.

FMCNA, the nation’s leading dialysis provider, is hosting a series of wellness events throughout the month in select clinics nationwide to raise awareness of kidney disease for those who might be at risk, and to emphasize to people with kidney disease or on dialysis the importance of eating well and staying physically active.

FMCNA experts will offer wellness tools, tips and recipes, plus kidney screenings and information about treatment options for those with kidney failure.

 Dietitians and social workers will be on hand to discuss how people can live better lives on dialysis by becoming more physically active and eating healthier foods

There will be light refreshments, educational materials including tips and recipes, free kidney disease risk-assessment screenings. Nurses and staff available to discuss patient services and the latest dialysis treatment options, including home dialysis and in-center nighttime dialysis.

The staff will host one of the company’s informative Treatment Options Programs (TOPs) to educate at-risk patients and their families about chronic kidney disease and how to choose treatments for kidney failure that best suit their health and lifestyle needs.

 The clinic is located at 1131 Eagletree Lane Southwest, Suite 100 in Huntsville. There is no cost to attend. For more information, contact Cynthia Church at 256-489-4160.