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2010 LUPUS EDUCATIONAL TELECONFERENCE SERIES PART 2

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2010 LUPUS EDUCATIONAL TELECONFERENCE SERIES PART 2

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September 11, 2010, 11-12 pm CT-Pain Management 3 hours before event Free  
October 12, 2010, 6-7pm CT-Vivir Con Lupus 3 hours before event Free  
October 13, 2010, 6-7pm CT-Living With Lupus 3 hours before event Free  
November 13, 2010 10-11am CT- Lupus And The Brain 3 hours before event Free  

Event Details

We are pleased to present a series of educational teleconferences on a variety of topics designed to link you with important information about living with lupus. A teleconference is an opportunity to learn new information from the comfort and privacy of home by calling into a designated number to hear an interactive presentation. Each teleconference lasts just one hour and is accessible via a toll-free number. Participate in several calls or just the one that interests you.

 

SEPTEMBER- PAIN MANAGEMENT -

Saturday, 9/11/10 11:00a.m.-12:00 p.m. CT

 

More than 90% of people with lupus will experience joint and or muscle pain related to their lupus. We'll address the management of severe and chronic pain associated with lupus. You will learn about the medications, therapies, andcoping strategies to help manage pain.

Presenter: Denise Hooks-Anderson, M.D., Wellness Healthcare Associates, St. Louis

 

OCTOBER -VIVIR CON LUPUS

Tuesday, 10/12/10 6:00-7:00 p.m. CT

 

Introducción al manejo efectivo de la enfermedad y lo básico de lupus para alguien recién diagnosticado o cualquiera que lo necesite. Información médica exacta y al día sobre lupus, sus síntomas, tratamientos y técnicas para combatir la enfermedad.

Presenter: Leyka Barbosa, M.D., North Texas Joint Care, P.A., Medical City Dallas Hospital

 

OCTOBER - LIVING WITH LUPUS (Newly Diagnosed)

Wednesday, 10/13/10 6:00-7:00 p.m. CT

An introduction to effective management and basics of lupus for the newly diagnosed or anyone who needs it. Current, medically accurate info on lupus, its symptoms, treatments, & coping techniques.

Presenter: Philip L. Cohen, M.D., Rheumatology Section Chief, Temple University School of Medicine

NOVEMBER - LUPUS AND THE BRAIN

Saturday, 11/13/10 10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. CT

As many as half of all people with lupus describe feelings of confusion, fatigue, memory loss and difficulty expressing their thoughts. This collection of symptoms is termed cognitive dysfunction, although many people call it lupus fog. We will address symptoms and ways to cope with this pervasive problem.

Presenter: Robin L. Brey, M.D., F.A.A.N., Professor & Chair of the Dept of Neurology, Assoc. Dean for Research, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Where


Comfort and Privacy of Your Own Home



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Lupus Foundation of America - Heartland Chapter



The Lupus Foundation of America, Heartland Chapter is a proud member of the LFA National Network, which is comprised of chapters, field offices, support groups, and community representatives. The LFA is the oldest and largest national nonprofit health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and a cure for lupus, and providing support, services, and hope to all people affected by lupus. The LFA and its National Network are focused on improving quality of life for people with lupus through programs of research, education, and advocacy.

The LFA-Heartland Chapter currently serves over 50,000 individuals in Missouri, eastern Kansas and southern Illinois who are affected by lupus.

Please visit our website at LFAHeartland.org, or contact us at 1-800-9LUPUS6, info@LFAheartland.org.