SUPPORT & SERVICES

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OFFICE ON WOMEN'S HEALTH

The Office on Women’s Health (OWH) is writing to request the Lupus Foundation of America’s assistance in promoting health equity for women and girls.  Our organizations are like-minded in our fight against lupus.  That is why we believe that by providing a link to our lupus campaign, couldIhavelupus.gov, on your website will allow continuous improvement in the health and sense of well-being across the U.S.

OWH is cognizant of the severity of lupus and the importance of educating all parties affected.  We are aware that lupus can damage any part and/or lead to other health concerns.  Our National Lupus Awareness Campaign, “Could I Have Lupus?” depicts OWH’s contribution to the cause, while womanshealth.gov delivers access to the health information.

The campaign is designed to heighten awareness and create a sense of urgency about lupus.  This campaign is also designed to increase awareness and understanding amongst family, friends, and employers of those suffering.

The focus is helping these individuals better understand the physical, economic, and social effects of lupus.  With the help of women who are actually living with lupus, OWH is sending a message to women who are suffering from lupus symptoms — that they can find support, hope and, most of all, answers.  They just have to start by asking the right question: "Could I Have Lupus?"   

For information on the Initiative for Women with Disabilities (IWD) visit:  http://iwd.med.nyu.edu/  this is the link for the Initiative for Women with Disabilities Elly & Steve Hammerman Health & Wellness Center. 

The segment on "Women Helping Women" captures the mission of the IWD and NYUHJD. This piece can be viewed by clicking on the highlighted text above.

Books on lupus and nutrition:

Lupus Foundation of America, New Jersey Chapter, Inc.'s  - LIBRARY LIST

Appletree Press has books on nutrition, many of which are disease-focused.

These free meetings offer information about lupus as well as support for those with lupus and their families. Keep this insert for reference. For directions or questions, please call the LFA NJ office at 1-800-322-5816.  

In case if inclement weather please call the office at 1-800-322-5816.

Bergen County Support Group:  Renita Gilchrist, Group Leader • Bill Gala, Co-Leader
Ebenezer Baptist Church, 216 4th Street, Englewood, NJ, in the basement
Time:  Every Third Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 12: 00 noon
Dates:
Saturday April 20, 2013
Saturday May 18, 2013
Saturday June 15, 2013

Essex County Support Group:  Alisha Valdez, and Sasha LaNaye Williams, Group Leaders
St. Barnabas Medical Center – St. Barnabas Hospital  94 Old Short Hills Rd , Livingston, NJ  07039
Private Dining Room – inside the cafeteria next to the cashiers
The 2nd Monday of each month- Time: 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Dates: 
Monday, April 8, 2013
Monday May 13, 2013
Monday, June 10, 2013

Hudson County Support Group:  Georgette Dwyer and Margarita Carrion, Group Leaders
Place: Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302|
The 3rd Monday of each month  - Time: 7:30 p.m.
Dates:
Monday May 20, 2013, Monday, June 17, 2013

Middlesex-East Brunswick Support Group:  Sherice McQueen, R.N.,
and Janice Miller, Group Leaders Place: The Golden Living Center,
6989 Rt 18, Old Bridge, NJ 08857 | Time: 11:00 a.m.
Dates: 
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Saturday, June 15, 2013

Middlesex-South Plainfield Support Group (location change)
Beverley Danner and Janice Miller Support Group Leaders.
LOCATION: PAL Building 1250 Maple Avenue, South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080
Room: Conference Room | Time:  11:00 a.m. 
Dates:
April 13, 2013
May 11, 2013
June 8, 2013 - Social

Mercer County Support Group:  Karen Jarvie and Rebecca Schaefer, Group Leaders
Place: Mercer County Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ  08648.   Room 1.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Dates:
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Tuesday, June 4, 2013

New Mercer County Support Group:  Melissa Sylvester, Group Leader, Place:  West Windsor Branch Library, 333 North Post Road, Princeton Junction, New Jersey; Time:  6:30 p.m.; Dates:  Tuesday, May 21, 2013 and Thursday, June 13, 2013.

New Passaic County Support Group:  Dewan Rummana, Group Leader, Place:  Wayne Public Library, Meeting Room B, 461 Valley Road, Wayne, New Jersey;  Dates:  Wednesday, May 29, 2013 and Wednesday, June 19, 2013;  Time:  6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m.

Union County Support Group - Sharon Boyd Jackson, Ph. D. , Sabrina Mitchell,
Support Group Leaders - Place: 150 Morris Avenue, STE 102, Springfield, NJ 07081
Time: 11:00 – 12:30 PM| Call 908-688-7979 to RSVP if interested in attending.
Wheelchair accessible! 
Dates: 
Saturday, Apr. 20, 2013,
Saturday, May 18, 2013.

Union County Support Group - Elayne Feig, Group Leader
Place: 150 Morris Avenue, STE 102, Springfield, NJ  07081| Time: 3:00 PM | Conference Room
Dates:
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Sunday, May 19, 2013

New Warren County Support Group Kathryn Anderson Group Leader
Place:  Warren County Library Library, Northeast Branch 40 US Highway 46 West
Hackettstown, NJ  07840 2nd Floor Small Room Time: 10:30-12:00
Dates:
Saturday April 20, 2013
Saturday May 18,2013
Saturday  June 21, 2013

Teen Youth Support Group
Place: Lupus Foundation of America New Jersey Chapter Inc.
150 Morris Ave Springfield, NJ 07081
Location: Conference Room
RSVP:  Call Jason Konig (973)-379-3226, email: jason@lupusnj.org
or speak with Leonard J. Andriuzzi, email: lenny@lupusnj.org

Dates: May 18, 2013

A teen support group ages 12-17 for teenagers with LUPUS. 
Learn about Lupus, share questions and concerns share same thoughts, fears,
and problems with other lupus patients. You are not alone.

For the most current listing of Board Certified Rheumatologists check out: www.rheumatology.org

For the most current listing of Board Certified Dermatologists try www.aad.org 

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