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Erie

New Patient Orientation
Saturday, March 13, 2010
UPMC Woman Care Center - Education Room
Route 18 in Hermitage, PA
10:00 am - 2:00 pm


This program reviews the basics of understanding and managing Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
It is designed for newly diagnosed individuals with lupus, their families and friends. The sessions are taught by registered nurses with extensive experience in lupus education and lupus patients who have valuable experience living with lupus.   Studies have shown that the more you know about lupus, the better you do.

There is a $10.00 fee to cover lunch and all materials.
Please pre-register no later than Monday, March 8th
Contact Janie Lippincott at 866 292-1472 or erieinfo@lupuspa.org
Register on-line


Harrisburg

Look for upcoming education programs in the Harrisburg area to be listed soon

Northeast

25th Anniversary Dinner & Program
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Jewish Community Center
601 Jefferson Avenue
Scranton, PA

12:30-4:00 pm
“Autoimmune Mysteries”

A free public forum featuring the following topics:

“Solving the Mystery of the Autoimmune Diagnosis”
Stephen Paget, MD, Hospital for Special Surgery

“What You Need to Know About Fibromyalgia And Lyme Disease”
Andre Garabedian, MD, Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Center

“Dancing on the River’s Edge: A Patient and Her Doctor Negotiate Life with Chronic Illness” Alida Brill, author

Reception and book signing will follow from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
next door at the Lupus Foundation’s Resource Center for Autoimmune Disease

Celebration dinner 5:00 pm
Jewish Community Center

 

Hazleton Area Lupus Support Group Programs
2nd Tuesday of each month at Bowl Arena, 190 Susquehanna Blvd., W. Hazleton

February 9th
The Genetic & Hereditary Factors ofLupus & Autoimmunity

March 9th
Lupus & the GI System

Successful Living with Autoimmune Diseases - A series of monthly workshops
All programs begin at 6:00 pm. Please call 1-888-995-8787 for reservations and
information. Programs are free.

Chiropractor's Role in Treating Autoimmune Illness
March 11, Branch Office, Scranton, Dr. Jarrett Kaminsky, Professional Chiropractic Assoc
March 17, John Heinz Institute, Wilkes-Barre, Dr. Dan Goblaszewski, Power Chiropractic

Migraine Solutions
April 8, Branch Office, Scranton, Dr. Jeffrey Becker, Neurosensory Center of Eastern PA
April 21, John Heinz Institute, Wilkes-Barre, Dr. Todd Rozen, The Headache Center, Geisinger

Understanding Hormonal Issue Faced by Autoimmune Patients
Dr. Henry Lindner, Hormone Restoration
May 13, Branch Office, Scranton
May 19, John Heinz Institute, Wilkes-Barre

Coping with the Side Effects of Prednisone
Dr. Julie Olenak, Asst. Professor, Nesbit School of Pharmacy, Wilkes University
June 10, Branch Office, Scranton
June 16, John Heinz Institute, Wilkes-Barre

Call 570-558-2008 or 888-995-8787 for more information

 

Pocono/NE Branch Office Programs
615 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton
570-558-2008 or 888-995-8787

"Reflexology & Massage for Fibromyalgia Patients"
with Adele Kellogg, certified reflexologist and certified massage therapist
Friday, March 12th at 12:30 pm
Wednesday, March 17th at 6:00 pm

"What is a Gluten Free Diet"
Thursday, March 25th at 6pm, Debbie Boyle, RNC

 

ONGOING PROGRAMS

Lupus Screenings
 Weekdays, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm - Free

Lupus Overview
2nd Tuesday each month at 1:00 pm

Disability Assistance and Career Development by Appointment
$10 per hour or free with paid Lupus foundation of PA Membership

Intro to Disability Process
Fourth` Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm

Registered Nurse Consultant
Registered nurse available to answer autoimmune disease questions
every Tuesday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Call or stop by!

Acupuncture by Appointment
Every Tuesday between 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Members $20 / Non-Members $40 by appointment only

The Gluten Free Information Exchange
4th Thursday of each month at 6pm
Facilitator: Debbie Boyle RNC

Ionized Footbath
Every 3rd Monday from 10 am - 3 pm
Licensed Esthetician Marilyn Tickey
$30 members / $35 non-members, Reservation required

Call 1-888-995-8787 for information

 

Pittsburgh


Learning Lupus...Your Heart, Medicine and Life
Saturday, April 24th
9:00 am - 2:15 pm
Courtyard by Marriott Shadyside
5308 Liberty Avenue
Oakland Room
Pittsburgh PA 15224
(located across from UPMC Shadyside Hospital


Peggy Wu, MD
John Lech, Pharm.D
Susan Stollings, Ph.D

brochure available

register online

800-800-5776 or 412-261-5886 for information

 

ONGOING PROGRAMS at the Pittsburgh office
Landmarks Building at Station Square
100 W. Station Square Drive, Suite 1920
800-800-5776


Lupus Screenings
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9am-5pm - free.
by phone or in person.

Registered Nurse Consulant
RN available to discuss lupus issues every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9am-5pm. Call or stop by.



 

 

 

 









 

 

 

 

 


 

 


 

 

 

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