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Revel. A day to take care of his kidneys

Revel. A day to take care of his kidneys
Revel. A day to take care of his kidneys

On Thursday, April 17, the municipality of Sorèze organized a of prevention of kidney , in partnership with France Rein Occitanie, as part of the Rein National Week. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Social Link Espace (7, rue des écoles) and is aimed at the entire population. Free, anonymous and fast screening will be offered, made in a fortnight, without blood test. It is based on a urinary test and tensioning carried out by professionals. “It is a simple examination which allows an idea of ​​the existence of abnormal renal markers”, specifies Concepcion Sichi, coordinator of the local health contract. A nephrologist will also be present throughout the day to exchange with the and ensure, if necessary, an orientation towards the attending physician. In parallel, people over the age of 60 will be able to benefit from a screening for fragility thanks to the ICOP , developed by the World Health Organization, to locate the factors of dependence early. This initiative is part of the priorities of the local health contract carried by the community of communes to the sources of the Canal du Midi. It extends the commitment made by the 28 municipalities which have become ambassador cities of organ donation, on the initiative of Jérôme Garcia, vice-president in charge of health.

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