DaVita Brings Preventive Health Screenings Into Communities to Help Identify Hidden Health Risks
PR Newswire•27/10/2026•09:01 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤64% of participants had blood pressure readings indicative of hypertension
- ➤6% had screening results indicating stage 3A or later CKD
- ➤Nearly 1,000 people screened across Greater Houston and Los Angeles this year
- ➤DaVita has provided health evaluations to more than 5,000 people since program launch
- ➤8% of participants had diabetes
Expert Statements
Liz Gardner, Executive director of the DaVita Giving Foundation
“The Community Health Experience is not just a standalone screening event. It's an authentic neighborhood partnership. When you meet people in places they already trust, whether that's a neighborhood YMCA, a church or alongside a local food distribution, the dynamic completely changes. It transforms what could be an intimidating clinical appointment into a welcoming conversation where people feel seen, supported and empowered to take the next step for their health.”
Dr. Michael Shomaker, Group medical director of DaVita
“At one screening event alone, I saw both ends of the spectrum: a participant who was unknowingly on the verge of kidney failure and needed urgent care, and another who showed early warning signs that we were able to catch in time to start proactive management. Bringing screenings and education directly into these communities has given us as nephrologists the opportunity to step in early, to help catch chronic disease before it progresses.”
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Nearly 1,000 people screened in Houston and Los Angeles, with a majority showing signs of elevated chronic disease risk
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