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Greetings!
REMINDER! WE NEED YOU TO HELP PASS THE "SCLERODERMA RESEARCH AND AWARENESS ACT" IN THE SENATE!
On September 30th, the House of Representatives passed the Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act (H.R. 2408) by a unanimous voice-vote before adjourning for the November elections. This was a historic milestone for the scleroderma community!
Now the U.S. Senate must pass this important legislation in order for it to become law.
Senators will spend the next two-to-three weeks in Washington finishing-up the "Lame Duck" session of the outgoing 111th Congress. This is our final opportunity to advocate for this much-needed legislation. We encourage all Scleroderma Foundation members to contact your senators (2 from each state) and ask them to pass H.R. 2408 before the end of the year!
Please visit our Web site on how to reach and communicate congressional offices.
Thank you for your advocacy in support of this important legislation! Please encourage all of your family members and friends to join with you in support of the Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act.
If you have any questions, please contact the Scleroderma Foundation at 800-722-HOPE. |
Medical Alert: Important Consumer Recall |
MCNEIL CONSUMER HEALTHCARE ANNOUNCES VOLUNTARY RECALL OF ALL LOTS OF ROLAIDSŪ EXTRA STRENGTH SOFTCHEWS, ROLAIDSŪ EXTRA STRENGTH PLUS GAS SOFTCHEWS, AND ROLAIDSŪ MULTI-SYMPTOM PLUS ANTI-GAS SOFTCHEWS SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES
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Holiday Blues Busters |
No one wants to be a Grinch during the holiday season. But it can be difficult if you're feeling worn down and tired, and
not feeling much of the holiday spirit.
Click here for some tips to help make this season less
Scroogeville and more festive.
Want more holiday ideas to keep you merry and bright, or
do you have one of your own to share? Visit the Scleroderma Foundation's discussion board on Inspire. Click here to
meet others and find online support and inspiring stories. |
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In the News: Calcium and Vitamin D |
Recently, a report from the Institute of Medicine, which was partially sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, set new dietary intake levels for calcium and vitamin D to maintain health and avoid risks associated with excess. The recommendations take into account published studies and statements from scientists and stakeholders. |
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"The Sun Still Shines" by Janice Tucker |
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NIH: Fact Sheet on Scleroderma |
Please click here to view a fact sheet on scleroderma published by the National Institutes of Health.
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Digestive Disorders Health Center: Caregiving and Digestive Diseases |
When it comes to caregiving and digestive diseases, you can start helping a loved one cope by encouraging them to seek treatment as soon as symptoms appear. Immediate treatment can help in relieving as much discomfort as possible and help ensure the best possible outcome.
To read this article, please click here. |
