American Nephrology Nurses Association

During the year, ANNA will again be collaborating with Amgen to sponsor kidney screenings at several NBC-sponsored Health Fairs. Last year ANNA members took part in kidney screenings held in Boston, MA, Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL, and Miami, FL. Public participants were screened for kidney disease, and many were identified with risk factors. ANNA members conducted both the health screening and counseling. ANNA's participation in NBC's Health Fair varies in the cities; however, it can be certain that the following NBC Health Fair Cities are possible choices: Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Philadelphia, PA, Los Angeles, CA, Seattle, WA, Miami, FL, Raleigh, NC, Boston, MA, Providence, RI, Columbus, OH, San Jose, CA ANNA needs approximately 10 individuals for every screening event, which covers a Saturday and Sunday. One member will coordinate the volunteers and be the contact person for ANNA and Amgen. Four additional volunteers are needed for each day. RNs will assist participants with the screening process, and advanced practice nurses (nurse practitioners or clinical nurse specialists) will review the results of the screening with each participant. Volunteers will be paid a stipend as well as receive a per diem for meals and reimbursement for parking.