March 14-20 is National MS Awareness Week

National Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week is March 14-20. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, unpredictable disease of the central nervous system (the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord). It is thought to be an autoimmune disorder. This means the immune system incorrectly attacks the person's

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National Patient Safety Awareness Week March 6-12

This week, March 6-12, marks National Patient Safety Awareness Week. This initiative is sponsored by the National Patient Safety Foundation which was founded in 1997. The goal of this foundation is to improve the safety of care for patients by providing information and education to healthcare provid

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March Is Endometriosis Awareness Month

Endometriosis (endo) is a reproductive disease that affects an estimated 176 million girls and women worldwide. The cause is unknown and there is no cure. Symptoms vary from woman to woman, making it a very confusing disease to understand, live with, and treat. Symptoms can include painful period

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March 1 – Today is Lupus Foundation of America’s 2011 Advocacy Day

Today is Lupus Foundation of America's 2011 Advocacy Day. Join me to urge Members of Congress to support increased funding for lupus research and education programs. Visit http://capwiz.com/lfa to make your voice heard. Don't be afraid, just write what is in your heart. Write what you would want to

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February 21-27 is National Eating Disorders Week

Eating disorders affect more than 10 million people in the United States.  Types of eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge or compulsive eating.   More recently, there has been an emergence of new disorders of diabulemia and orthorexia as well as the coming together of eati

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February 28th – Rare Disease Day

Today, Monday, February 28 is Rare Disease Day 2011.  A disease or disorder is defined as rare in the US if it affects less than 200,00 people.  The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is the mobilizing force behind this day recognized around the globe. This year, their focus is on “

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“This is more then just being tired.” CBS correspondent Serene Branson knew something was wrong.

How many times have we all felt that we just KNEW something was wrong. We know our bodies, we listen to that little voice in our soul that tells us when something isn't right. But how many times do we ignore it? Unfortuntaly for Serene Branson this happened live on television as she experienced a se

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Are you in South East Florida? Come see Christine speak at the “Chronically Sweet Affair” This Saturday!

If you are in South Florida, you are invited to this FREE event! Come see Christine speak at "The Chronically Sweet Affair" this Saturday February 12 from 1:30-3pm The Lupus Foundation of America’s Southeast Florida Chapter is hosting its 1st Annual Valentine’s event, A Chronically Sweet A

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Lupus Fundraiser: Win 2 Tickets to see Lady Gaga Live in Concert!

Help Raise money for Lupus and go meet Lady GaGa... what can be better! Win 2 Tickets to see Lady Gaga Live in Concert at the Nassau Coliseum. Plus get a private picture taken with you and Lady Gaga!! This is a great fundraiser being run by the Lupus Alliance of America - Long Island/ Queens a

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Our very own Stephanie Kennedy is in the hospital

Please send prayers, love and spoons to her by posting here. We will keep you updated as we know more. Get well soon! -Christine 2/4 - Stephanie is now home. She is feeling a bit better and will post here when she can.

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