Joe Pitts: “in January, a beautiful young staffer in my office by the name of Monique Bradley Brown died from a deadly form of…”

“in January, a beautiful young staffer in my office by the name of Monique Bradley Brown died from a deadly form of kidney disease. Monique was my legislative correspondent. Some of the symptoms from the disease appear as normal health anomalies, such as higher blood pressure and lower back pain. Often patients like Monique and their families are taken by surprise when discovery of the ailment is made. Regular screenings are necessary to detect the disease before it is too late. In Monique's memory, we are having a kidney screening for all House Members and staff. The screening is free. It will take place on Tuesday, May 27, from 9 to 5, in H C-5. The National Kidney Foundation of the Capitol area will conduct the screening, and the various tests will take no longer than a half hour. For more information, Members and staff may contact my office. Act now before it is too late.”