About the Lupus Foundation of America, New Mexico Chapter
The Lupus Foundation of America, New Mexico Chapter (LFANM) has been serving New Mexico for over 20 years. We are proud to continue that tradition and move forward.
Every 30 minutes someone is diagnosed with lupus. Studies have shown that here in New Mexico we have about twice the national average of lupus cases per capita. That means it's even more critical that LFANM is able to serve those living with lupus here in New Mexico.
What LFANM Provides
We provide help and support for the community. Through our national organization, studies and research are conducted and the local chapter here provides help and support for the people of New Mexico. We conduct support groups, answer questions, provide material, increase public awareness, kids with lupus program through UNMH, and much more.
We invite you to take advantage of the services we offer and support LFANM.
Lupus Affecting New Mexico
A statistical study was done by the University of Connecticut Health Center on mortality ratios for systemic lupus. This map shows that a cluster focusing right around New Mexico that has 2 TIMES the national average!
The need is great in New Mexico and that is why we are here.
Lupus: an online tutorial
The National Library of Medicine has created an excellent online tutorial which provides a comprehensive overview of the disease, symptoms, health effects and treatments.