Free Seminars on Kidney Health and Stress Management at YMCA

Piedmont Walton partners with local YMCA to offer educational sessions for the community.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 8:40pm

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The Walton County YMCA, in partnership with community health education nurse Susie Payne of Piedmont Walton, is offering free public seminars in March focused on kidney health and stress management. The sessions, titled "Stress and Your Kidneys", will take place on March 26 at 7 p.m. in the YMCA boardroom and are open to the community.

Why it matters

These seminars provide an opportunity for local residents to learn about the important connection between stress and kidney health, which is crucial information for maintaining overall wellbeing. The partnership between the YMCA and Piedmont Walton demonstrates a commitment to community health education and preventative care.

The details

The free seminars are part of an ongoing collaboration between Piedmont Walton and the Walton County YMCA to offer educational resources on various health topics. The "Stress and Your Kidneys" session will cover how stress can impact kidney function and provide tips for managing stress to support kidney health.

  • The seminars will be held on March 26, 2026 at 7 p.m.

The players

Susie Payne

A community health education nurse at Piedmont Walton.

Walton County YMCA

A local YMCA branch that is partnering with Piedmont Walton to offer the free seminars.

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What’s next

Interested community members can register for the free seminars by contacting the Walton County YMCA.

The takeaway

These free seminars demonstrate the YMCA and Piedmont Walton's commitment to providing accessible health education resources to the local community, empowering residents to take proactive steps towards better kidney health and stress management.