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Cherbourg Community Health Chronic Disease Team Leader Genette Simpson and Kingaroy Hospital Renal Unit Nurse Practitioner Andrea Rolfe with US Mob broadcaster Rory Boney (Photo: DDHHS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

June 5, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n

South Burnett health workers took to the airwaves last week to spread their message during Kidney Health Week.<\/p>\n

Kingaroy Hospital’s Renal Unit Nurse Practitioner Andrea Rolfe and Cherbourg Community Health Chronic Disease Team Leader Genette Simpson were invited to speak about kidney health on Radio Us Mob FM.<\/p>\n

The pair urged listeners to have their blood pressure checked regularly, to maintain healthy eating habits, and take part in regular exercise to avoid kidney disease.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring Kidney Health Week, we are highlighting what the kidneys actually do in the body,\u201d Ms Rolfe said.<\/p>\n

\u201cKidneys perform vital functions in the body like cleaning the blood of waste products and controlling blood pressure.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms Rolfe said one of the simplest measures to ensure good kidney health was knowing your blood pressure.<\/p>\n

\u201cIdeally your blood pressure should be 130 over 80, or lower,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy having your blood pressure and other health checks done regularly, health workers can identify any problems early enough to avoid late-stage kidney disease and dialysis.\u201d<\/p>\n

Us Mob broadcaster Rory Boney is a dialysis patient at the Kingaroy Hospital.<\/strong><\/p>\n

He and friend Henry Hegarty visit the renal unit three times a week for the life-saving dialysis treatment.<\/p>\n

Health worker Genette Simpson said promoting good kidney health was particularly important in communities such as Cherbourg.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne in five Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over the age of 18\u00a0 are showing signs of kidney disease,\u201d Ms Simpson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are four times more likely than non-Indigenous people to experience end-stage kidney disease resulting in dialysis.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms Simpson also spoke first hand about her experiences as a renal patient, and the importance of maintaining good health.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cFor 15 months, I underwent dialysis before receiving a kidney transplant in March 2012,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter my transplant, I felt a lot better and I regained a lot of freedom.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany people don\u2019t realise that a transplant isn\u2019t a cure. I will be a kidney patient for the rest of my life.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have to take my tablets, eat healthy food, continue to exercise and go to my doctor\u2019s appointments.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s why I encourage everyone to visit their medical centre or community health clinic for a blood pressure check. It takes less than five minutes and it could save your life.\u201d<\/p>\n

The radio interview was such a success that plans are in place for future chats on Us Mob about other health matters.<\/p>\n

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Andrea\u2019s tips to improve kidney health:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Check your blood pressure. Aim for 130\/80 or below<\/li>\n
  • Drink plenty of water<\/li>\n
  • Eat a healthy diet<\/li>\n
  • Participate in exercise or activities<\/li>\n
  • If you smoke, stop<\/li>\n
  • Talk to your children about why avoiding smoking is good for your health<\/li>\n
  • Get a health check to assess your blood pressure, weight, urine and blood sugar levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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