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Early Detection and Prevention

methodology: early_detection_and_prevention

By promoting accessible screening and preventive interventions, the organization enables early identification and management of kidney disease, because timely action slows or prevents disease progression. This strategy centers on intercepting kidney disease at its earliest, most treatable stages through widespread education, low-barrier testing, and risk reduction. It distinguishes itself from treatment-focused or advocacy-driven approaches by prioritizing upstream clinical intervention—before irreversible damage occurs—and leverages tools like community screenings, genetic testing, and behavioral nudges to enable proactive care. While other strategies address systemic equity or patient empowerment, this approach hinges on the clinical and public health principle that early diagnosis significantly improves long-term outcomes.

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Organizations running this strategy · 19

what it looks like in practice

Activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Administers health and welfare benefits for healthcare workers and families 1199SEIU NBF FOR HOME CARE EMPLOYEES
    direct service
    Provides comprehensive health and welfare benefits—including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and quality-of-life programs—to over 450,000 healthcare workers, retirees, and their families, as defined by collective bargaining agreements and trust documents. Manages $2.3 billion in healthcare costs annually.
  • Administers pension benefits for retirees 1199SEIU NBF FOR HOME CARE EMPLOYEES
    direct service
    Pays defined monthly pension benefits to over 133,000 retirees and beneficiaries through the National Benefit Fund.
  • Conducts virtual and in-person wellness and fitness programs 1199SEIU NBF FOR HOME CARE EMPLOYEES
    direct service
    Offers virtual fitness and mindfulness classes for members and retirees, including African dance, yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, chair yoga, Latin cardio dance, Afro Cardio Jam, and meditation. Also provides a two-month virtual exercise series and hosts in-person events such as health and resource fairs.
  • Delivers education and job training for healthcare workers 1199SEIU NBF FOR HOME CARE EMPLOYEES
    capacity building
    Provides education and job training programs to over 40,000 healthcare workers annually to support professional development and career advancement.
  • Delivers preventive health screenings and wellness services 1199SEIU NBF FOR HOME CARE EMPLOYEES
    direct service
    Provides no-cost preventive health screenings for hypertension, cholesterol, mammograms, and prostate cancer, and hosts health fairs offering screenings for hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Contracts with Worksite Medical Services P.C. to deliver clinical services through the Wellness Program.
  • Engages members in child care program governance 1199SEIU NBF FOR HOME CARE EMPLOYEES
    capacity building
    Operates a Child Care Advisory Committee composed of 1199SEIU members to shape child care programs, serve as liaisons between institutions and the Funds, provide feedback on program effectiveness, and assist with member registration.
  • Facilitates access to healthcare providers 1199SEIU NBF FOR HOME CARE EMPLOYEES
    direct service
    Operates a provider directory to help members locate healthcare providers affiliated with 1199SEIU benefits plans.
  • Offers financial wellness and homebuyer education 1199SEIU NBF FOR HOME CARE EMPLOYEES
    direct service
    Provides monthly virtual workshops and hosts in-person resource fairs to educate members on financial wellness and homebuyer education, including access to homebuying resources and support services.
  • Offers mental health and social support services 1199SEIU NBF FOR HOME CARE EMPLOYEES
    direct service
    Provides immediate social and emotional support for personal crises such as job loss, marital problems, family illness, domestic or workplace violence, bereavement, and job jeopardy. Offers counseling referrals, connects members with professional social workers, and facilitates access to behavioral health and substance abuse treatment, including outpatient and inpatient care, with emergency hospitalization coordination through CareReview.
  • Provides benefits education and orientation programs 1199SEIU NBF FOR HOME CARE EMPLOYEES
    direct service
    Conducts orientation and educational sessions for members and pre-retirees on health plan coverage (including the 1199SEIU Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan), pension benefits, child care benefits, and financial wellness. Offers workshops such as "Knowing Your Benefits" and pre-retirement information sessions through the National Benefit Fund.
  • Provides child care benefits and educational programs for children 1199SEIU NBF FOR HOME CARE EMPLOYEES
    direct service
    Offers access to high-quality, affordable child care programs and services for children from birth to age 17, including day care, after-school programs, summer camps, holiday programs, cultural arts, teen academic programs, SAT prep, internships (WorkForce 2000), and preschool at the Future of America Learning Center. Serves over 18,000 children annually through vouchers and direct services.
  • Provides health education and online wellness resources 1199SEIU NBF FOR HOME CARE EMPLOYEES
    direct service
    Offers a regularly updated online hub with health-related content including facts, events, recipes, educational videos, fitness classes, and screening tools, organized into thematic sections such as mental health, nutrition, cardiovascular health, maternal and infant health, and patient-provider relationships.
  • Provides legal assistance for workers’ compensation claims 1199SEIU NBF FOR HOME CARE EMPLOYEES
    direct service
    Offers free legal assistance through a law firm to help members file Workers’ Compensation claims and provides referral information for accessing the Workers’ Compensation Board to understand rights and benefits.
  • Supports citizenship and immigration services 1199SEIU NBF FOR HOME CARE EMPLOYEES
    direct service
    Offers a Citizenship Program that provides education and support on naturalization, citizenship, Green Card eligibility, and family sponsorship through webinar series (Part A and Part B) and in-person resource fairs in New York City.
  • Connecting patients to clinical trials PRIMARY BILIARY CHOLANGITIS ORGANIZATION
    direct service
    Provides access to Antidote Match, a tool that matches individuals with PBC to recruiting clinical trials, helping patients participate in research and treatment development.
  • Developing patient tools for medication management PRIMARY BILIARY CHOLANGITIS ORGANIZATION
    direct service
    Provides a URSO dose calculator tool to help individuals with PBC manage their ursodiol medication based on weight and clinical guidelines.
  • Engaging volunteers PRIMARY BILIARY CHOLANGITIS ORGANIZATION
    capacity building
    Recruits and engages volunteers to support organizational activities and advance the mission of the Primary Biliary Cholangitis Organization.
  • Hosting annual PBCers Conference PRIMARY BILIARY CHOLANGITIS ORGANIZATION
    direct service
    Organizes an annual educational conference for patients and healthcare professionals, featuring expert talks on PBC research and treatment. Hosted the first patient-doctor conference in 1999 and continues with planned events through 2025.