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November 15, 2011
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THE HANGOUT
A safe and supportive group environment where young lupus patients and their friends come together to share their concerns and hopes, as well as their personal experiences in managing their disease and symptoms. Next meeting is Saturday, November 19, 2011. For more info, please call Sandra at (510) 909-8485 or email her at minilopez04@yahoo.com |
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THIS WEEKEND!!!
2011 Fall Mini-Conference:
"Meds, Diet and Movement"
Saturday, November 5, 2011 | 11am to 4pm
Kaiser Santa Clara | Room HOS B-6
710 Lawrence Expressway | Santa Clara, CA 95051
Speakers: Barry Shibuya, MD, rheumatologist and president of the Northern California Rheumatology Society | Kandice Stellmon, certified nutrition consultant | Regan Mizuno, certified fitness instructor. Featuring a panel of young adult lupus patients.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click HERE for details.
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MOVEMENT and the LUPUS PATIENT
For people living with lupus and other chronic illnesses, the very thought of exercising can be painful. They're tired, their joints ache, and they just want to rest. But research shows that movement and exercise can help patients to build stronger muscles, prevent joint stiffness, control fatigue and avoid weight gain.
LFNC has partnered with ReganMoves (TM) to provide the opportunity for lupus patients to consider an exercise program that can complement their own management of their disease. Developed by Regan Mizuno, herself a lupus patient, a mechanical engineer and certified fitness instructor, this exercise program aims to help those who suffer from fatigue and joint pain to regain the freedom of movement. See short video below.
LFNC is offering free demonstration classes to its subschapters and support groups, with the goal of eventually offering the program on a more regular basis. In the meantime, interested patients can also contact Regan directly at (720) 470-8049, or by email.
Additional information is also available via the LFNC Web site or the ReganMoves Web site.
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*Always consult your medical provider before starting on any exercise program. |
LFNC Brown Bag Series 2011-2012
"All You Need to Know About Benlysta"!
In March of this year, the Food & Drug Administration gave the green light for the marketing of Benlysta, the first lupus-specific drug approved in more than 50 years! the drug has now also been approved in Canada and Europe. During this session, all your questions about this new biologic drug will be answered by Dana Hawkes, RN, clinic nurse educator, immunology, at Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
Thurs., December 1, 2011
11:30 am-1pm | LFNC Office
2635 N. First St., Suite 211, San Jose, CA 95134
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