Living With Autoimmunity Event! May 9th!
Living with Autoimmunity
Saturday, May 9, 10:00 AM-3:30 PM at Bastyr University in Kenmore
Join the Autoimmune Advocacy Alliance (A3) for “Living with Autoimmunity,” an education program for families living with one of the 80+ autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, lupus, Crohn’s disease, and rheumatoid arthritis.
In the morning sessions, experts will share information on the latest research and best practices for working with your healthcare team. Afternoon sessions will feature a patient panel sharing tips for living with a chronic illness, and breakout sessions with topics like coping strategies, integrative medicine, and pain management. See agenda below for more details about specific speakers. Cost to attend is $15 and includes lunch. View the full flyer: Living with Autoimmunity – May 9th.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with others going through similar experiences with autoimmune diseases! Empower yourself with information so that you can better manage the condition affecting you or your loved one.
10:00-10:15 Welcome & About A3
10:15-11:00 Latest in Research – Carla Greenbaum, MD
11:00-11:15 Break
11:15-12:00 Working With Your Healthcare Team – Robin Shapiro
12:00-1:00 Lunch with Discussion Tables
1:00-1:45 Patient Panel – Moderated by Deborah Banker
1:45-2:00 Break
2:00-2:40 Breakout Sessions
– Coping Strategies – Shira Wilson-Gross, MA
– Integrative Medicine – Jenny Berg, ND, LAc
– Clinical Trials – Benaroya Research Institute
2:50-3:30 Breakout Sessions
– Pain Management for Autoimmune Diseases
– Relaxation Techniques – Carol Jakus, MA, MSW, LICSW
– Nutrition – Julie Starkel, MS, MBA, RDN
