This week, we're diving into an important health topic that affects many in our islands: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).
In this episode, we break down why CKD is more common in Hawai‘i and how YOU can protect your kidney health.
💭 Did you know?
➡️ Hawai‘i has a 30% higher rate of kidney disease than the national average. ⚠️
➡️ Native Hawaiians, Japanese, Filipinos & Pacific Islanders are at higher risk. 👥
➡️ CKD can lead to serious health complications if left untreated. 😟
Tune in to learn: ✔️ What CKD is & how it affects our kūpuna 🏥 ✔️ Common risk factors & warning signs 🚨 ✔️ Easy lifestyle changes to help protect your kidneys 💙💦
📢 Help us spread awareness! Share with a loved one who could benefit from this episode & share this important info! 🏡👨👩👧👦
Also, exciting news! We’re gearing up for our first annual Kare For Kūpuna Expo on October 11, 2025—a community event you won’t want to miss. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Learn more here:
🔗 https://www.kareforkupuna.com/expo
Mahalo for being part of our community, Trina & Lani 💚🌺
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