Salisbury Kidney Walk chair explains support for event

Stephanie Elliott is the chair of the Salisbury Kidney Walk and the director of community health services at PRMC.

She’s seen the affects of renal disease first hand through her nursing career. However, she notes many people probably know someone being affected as well.

One in three Americans is at risk for kidney disease. It can result in not only dialysis, but other health risks like cardiovascular diseases.

Elliot explains why she participates in the walk, “I just think people need to be their own advocate. They need to be educated. I walk raise awareness, to raise money for the education, and the research, You have to be your own advocate. You have to know your numbers. You have to know your risk.”

The Salisbury Kidney Walk is scheduled for May 15th.