DaVita Offers Free Community Health Screenings

The health program provides screenings and primary care connections in communities across the United States.

Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Diabetes

DaVita Offers Free Community Health Screenings

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The DaVita Community Health Experience, now in its fifth year, provides free screenings for kidney disease, diabetes, and hypertension. Through partnerships with the YMCA and local nonprofits, the program connects underserved participants to primary care.

Why it matters

Many participants lack regular medical access, and these screenings help identify chronic health risks early. The initiative aims to bridge gaps in care for uninsured individuals and those without a primary care physician.

In 2025, 30% of participants lacked a primary care physician and 24% were uninsured, with 66% showing high blood pressure and 12% showing indications of kidney disease. Screening data also revealed that 7% of participants had elevated blood glucose.

The players

DaVita

DaVita is a major health care provider specializing in kidney care and dialysis services across the United States.

YMCA

The YMCA is a national nonprofit organization that focuses on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The details

DaVita uses mobile units and YMCA facilities to conduct blood pressure checks, glucose testing, and laboratory collections. These events provide participants with immediate health data and resources to help them secure ongoing primary medical care.

The program launched in 2021 and is currently in its fifth year of operation.
More than 1,000 individuals were screened during the fall of 2025.
Screening events were held in Houston and Los Angeles in 2026.

The Big Picture

The program aligns with the Healthy People 2030 social determinants of health framework by targeting barriers to primary care access. It follows a pattern established by the framework by prioritizing outreach in communities where social determinants create barriers to medical access.

Uninsured individuals and those without a primary care physician can access these free screenings to detect chronic issues like high blood pressure and elevated glucose. Participants receive educational resources and guidance on how to establish long-term relationships with local medical providers.

The takeaway

These screenings demonstrate the importance of mobile health services in identifying hidden chronic conditions within underserved populations. Residents should check local listings for YMCA branches or community centers to identify upcoming screening opportunities in their area.