Liberty Grace Church of God, Care Access host community health and kidney screening
Liberty Grace Church of God, Care Access host community health and kidney screening CBS News
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BALTIMORE Community Screening for Heart and Kidney-Related Illnesses
A community screening for heart and kidney-related illnesses was held on Saturday at Liberty Grace Church of God in Baltimore.
Residents in the community took advantage of the resources.
Liberty Grace Church of God partnered with Care Access to host the heart and kidney health screening.
“A lot of people will come to something like this as opposed to going into a doctor’s office,” said Baltimore resident Brenda Fleming. “It’s fast, friendly, convenient. It makes it simple. It’s easy.”
The screening aims to raise awareness and provide testing for certain health risk factors.
“It’s best to go early that way,” Fleming said. “If it’s diagnosed, it’s easier to fix the problem as opposed to waiting until the last minute, having a heart attack, then it’s too late.”
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Target 3.4: By 2030, reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being.
The screenings test for factors, including a dangerous type of cholesterol known as Lp(a).
“If you have an elevated Lpa it puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke,” said Glenn Schatz, Care Access Vice President of Community Engagement.
Lpa impacts one in five people with heightened risk in Black and south Asian communities.
“The challenge with Lpa and why it hasn’t been tested before is because it’s genetic and there is no treatment,” Schatz said. “We are looking to find treatments for the future.”
Liberty Grace Church of God is a constant resource to the community.
“We’ve transitioned in doing more than just worship on Sundays,” church member Terris King II said. “How do we really activate this space for people who really need it?”
The church plans to continue events like this in the future.
If you missed Saturday’s screening, you can schedule a visit at Care Access’s main location in East Baltimore.
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SDGs, Targets and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | Target 3.4: By 2030, reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being | Indicator 3.4.1: Mortality rate attributed to cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease |
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | Target 10.3: Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and actions | Indicator 10.3.1: Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law |
Analysis
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
The article addresses or connects to two SDGs: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Based on the article’s content, the specific target under SDG 3 that can be identified is Target 3.4: By 2030, reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being. The article highlights the heart and kidney health screening event, which aims to raise awareness and provide testing for certain health risk factors.
The specific target under SDG 10 that can be identified is Target 10.3: Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and actions. The article mentions that the screening event is accessible and convenient for the community, providing an alternative to going into a doctor’s office.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
The article does not explicitly mention any indicators that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets. However, Indicator 3.4.1 (Mortality rate attributed to cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease) can be relevant to measure progress towards Target 3.4 under SDG 3. This indicator would assess the reduction in premature mortality from non-communicable diseases.
Indicator 10.3.1 (Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law) can be relevant to measure progress towards Target 10.3 under SDG 10. This indicator would assess the reduction in discrimination and inequalities of outcome.
Overall, while the article does not provide specific indicators, these are potential indicators that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets.
SDGs, Targets and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | Target 3.4: By 2030, reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being | Indicator 3.4.1: Mortality rate attributed to cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease |
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | Target 10.3: Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and actions | Indicator 10.3.1: Proportion of population reporting having personally felt discriminated against or harassed in the previous 12 months on the basis of a ground of discrimination prohibited under international human rights law |
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