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
The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month
Bowl Arena, 190 Susquehanna Blvd., W. Hazleton
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.
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
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
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.
Check back for scheduled programs in the Pittsburgh area
