Gospel Great Byron Cage Raises His Voice To Raise. Awareness About Chronic Kidney Disease
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Gospel Icon Byron Cage Amplifies Awareness of Chronic Kidney Disease
Introduction:
Gospel music has long been a beacon of hope and inspiration, encouraging individuals to nurture their mind, body, and soul. Award-winning gospel artist Byron Cage is harnessing this power to spearhead a new public awareness initiative?"Strength in HarmonySM?"designed to highlight the risks of chronic kidney disease and promote early medical intervention.
Partnership and Goals:
Strength in Harmony is a collaboration between Ortho Biotech Products, L.P., and The COSHAR Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to health education through faith-based efforts.
"I am thrilled to join Ortho Biotech and COSHAR in the Strength in Harmony initiative," stated Minister Cage. "My aim is to unite the African-American community in the fight against chronic kidney disease."
Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease:
Chronic kidney disease is a progressive ailment where the kidneys fail to function properly. Currently, 20 million Americans are affected, with an additional 20 million at risk. The African-American community is particularly impacted, accounting for 33% of kidney failure patients, despite representing only 13% of the U.S. population. Key risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, and a family history of kidney disease.
Community Engagement:
The program kicked off with a concert at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, followed by another event at Ebenezer AME Church in Ft. Washington, Maryland. The COSHAR Foundation will also distribute educational material on chronic kidney disease to its 8,500 Health Ministries Network congregations.
"There is a significant need for education on chronic kidney disease within the African-American community," noted Dr. Sharon Allison-Ottey, COSHAR's Director of Health and Community Initiatives. "Combining spirituality with health awareness is a powerful strategy to combat this disease. COSHAR is dedicated to supporting churches nationwide in addressing health disparities."
Support and Impact:
Strength in Harmony is backed by several organizations, including the American Association of Kidney Patients, the American Kidney Fund, and the Alliance of Minority Medical Associations. The initiative also links with Together Rx Access™, which offers a free prescription savings program for those without drug coverage and ineligible for Medicare.
The Importance of Awareness:
Many individuals remain unaware they have chronic kidney disease until it's advanced. According to the National Kidney Foundation's (NKF) Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP), half of the 37,000 participants had the disease, yet only 2% were aware. This highlights the urgent need for education about early warning signs like anemia.
"Ninety percent of KEEP participants had seen a doctor in the past year, yet were unaware of their risk for chronic kidney disease," said Dr. Allan Collins, president-elect of the NKF.
Anemia, which frequently accompanies kidney disease, is a condition where the body lacks enough red blood cells. Symptoms include fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, dizziness, poor concentration, and paleness. Alarming findings from KEEP showed that 21% of African-American participants with chronic kidney disease had anemia, a much higher rate than observed in other groups.
Conclusion:
Byron Cage's initiative not only shines a light on chronic kidney disease but also encourages proactive health management through the inspiring power of gospel music.
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