About the Kansas Chapter

The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA) is the foremost national nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus and providing support, services and hope to all people affected by lupus.

The LFA energetically pursues its mission through five program objectives:

• Provides direct financial support to researchers through LFA's own national research program, Bringing down the Barriers 
• Advocates for increased public and private sector support for research on lupus
• Translates research findings into medically sound information and programs for people with lupus, their families, physicians, and other health professionals 
• Heightens public awareness of the impact of lupus 
• Supports individuals with lupus, their families and caregivers

Our Chapters Mission Statement

The mission of the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., Kansas Chapter is to serve the needs of those with lupus, their family members and friends and support research to find the cause of and cure for lupus.   This mission is achieved in many ways to include: information packets, education meetings and seminars, newly diagnosed meetings, physician referral, support groups, educational brochures and books, information & referral and membership.

Contact Us

Mail:  
Lupus Foundation of America, inc., KS Chapter
Sarah Loquist, Esq.  Treasurer
PO Box 12204
Wichita, KS  67277-2294

Information line: (316) 262-6180
 
Email: ruth@lupus.org

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Board Members

Ruth Busch MSN, APRN, BC--Board Chair
Francis Baalmann Esq
Sarah Loquist, Esq--Treasurer
Sandy Blaylock RN--Secretary
Andy Steckline--Blackbaud mgm
Cecilia Meitzner
Michelle Chippeaux-Hammerer
Holly Nichols MSN, APRN, BC
Lina Cheng RN, BSN
Dr. Shirley Wang, MD--Education
Marissa Hungerford--Info Line Management
Melissa Loquist--Editor, Lupus Link Newsletter
Julie Wall--Web-site Management

Board Meetings

Meetings for the Kansas Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America are open to anyone interested in learning more about the chapter and held the second Wednesday of each month, at 6 PM. at Granite City Food and Brewery, 2244 North Webb Road Wichita, KS 67226

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