Greetings!
We hope you enjoy the new design of the weekly eLetter. Its look may have changed, but you can still rely on it as an important source for scleroderma news and information. |
| Register Now for the 2010 National Conference! |
"The Conference Is Coming! The Conference Is Coming!"
Online registration is open for the 2010 National Conference, "Where Revolutionary Ideas Begin!" |
| 2010 National Patient Education Conference Scholarships Available |
|
Thanks to the generous support of many donors, scholarships will be available to the 2010 National Patient Education Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, July 31 - August 1, 2010.
Conference scholarships are intended for those who would be unable to attend without outside financial assistance. We regret we are unable to assist all those who apply for conference scholarships; however, the Foundation will use the resources of our scholarships funds to assist as many applicants as we are able.
A patient-led committee will administer the award process based on available funds. Scholarship guidelines and application materials are available. Click on the button above to download the application and guidelines. The application deadline is May 7, 2010.
For more information, please contact Tracey O. Sperry, Director of Development and Research at 978-463-5843, ext. 44, or tsperry@scleroderma.org. |
| Please Help Support the Scleroderma Foundation National Conference Scholarship Program |
|
 Why Donate?
The National Conference Scholarship Fund offers financial assistance to qualified individuals across the country seeking to attend the Scleroderma Foundation's National Conference. Last year, full and partial scholarships were awarded to 19 worthy applicants.
This year, the Foundation is looking to provide that same voucher of hope to even more individuals in need.
Please help support the Scleroderma Foundation National Conference Scholarship Program by making a gift today. The more dollars we can raise together, the more opportunities we can create for new and aspiring attendees.
|
| February Work Incentive Seminar Events (WISE): Helping Beneficiaries Make Informed Choices About Work |
 If you are interested in learning about the Ticket to Work Program or other Social Security Work Incentives, you can attend a FREE Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE). WISE are community events held by local organizations for beneficiaries to learn more about available work incentives through accessible, informal, learning opportunities.
|
| Crest Syndrome |
 CREST is a form of Systemic Sclerosis which is characterized by:
Calcinosis - (calcium deposits) usually in the fingers
Raynaud's phenomenon
Oesophageal dysmotility - loss of muscle control of the Esophagus which can cause difficulty swallowing
Sclerodactyly -a tapering deformity of the bones of the fingers and
Telangiectasia - small red spots on the skin of the fingers, face, or inside of the mouth. Read more. |
| Radiologists: Get Mammograms Early, Often |
 Two Groups Call for Annual Breast Cancer Screening at Age 40 for Average-Risk Women
Blasting new breast cancer screening advice from a Health and Human Services Department panel, radiologists say women need annual mammograms starting no later than age 40. You will need a free login and password to WebMD to read this article. Read more. |
| Osteoarthritis: Pain Relief "Only a Phone Call Away?" |
 Thanks to funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), scientists at Stony Brook (NY) University have begun testing the effectiveness of a telephone- and nurse-based system that extends an osteoarthritis (OA) pain management system beyond the doctors' offices. Joan Broderick, Ph.D., an associate professor in Stony Brook's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, is using ARRA funds from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases to obtain the technology and staff to carry out the project. Read more.
|
| "Why I Am Attending the Conference" |
|
 "The Conference is a blend of networking and educational resources, and much like a family reunion, it is a perfect opportunity to visit with other patients who have scleroderma. I recom-mend it to patients, family members, caregivers, and those who are involved at the chapter level in any way. I guarantee you will walk away with a wealth of information!"
- Laura Dyas, Scleroderma Foundation, Michigan Chapter Executive Director
| |
|
|
|
|
2010 National
Gold Sponsor |
|
| |
| Donate Now! |
 |
|
|
