Support & Services
The Lupus Foundation of America, North Texas Chapter has the following programs and services available:
Lupus Now Magazine - distributed 3 times a year to donors and members. Become a member today - download membership form
Chapter Newsletter - issued monthly. To subscribe to the LFA, North Texas Chapter "Lupus News" Newsletter, please send an email to info@lupus-northtexas.org
Physician Referral List (PDF) - Dallas/Fort Worth area download now - East Texas area download now
Support Groups - free to lupus patients, their families and friends download list
Community Resources for People with Lupus - List of local resources - download now
Lupus Literature - Please send an email to info@lupus-northtexas.org to receive further information on specific type of lupus, local programs, on-going clinical trials, and current activities.
Teleconference/Webinar Series - Educational teleconference program on a variety of topics designed to link you with current information about living with lupus. Learn from the comfort of your home.
Support Groups
If you are interested in attending a support group, please contact the office at 469-374-0590 or toll-free 866-205-2369. We will send you a reminder prior to the meeting. Family members, friends, and caregivers are welcome.
AMARILLO
Coming soon!
DALLAS SUPPORT GROUP
Second Saturday of the month
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Lupus Foundation of America, North Texas Chapter office
15660 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 120
Dallas, Texas 75248
Carmethia Sanders, Facilitator
469-374-0590, toll-free 866-205-2369 or email info@lupus-northexas.org.
DENTON SUPPORT GROUP
Meets every other Wednesday at 2:00p.m.
Contact Mary Gotcher, Facilitator for more information
817-403-3808 or email Marygotcher@yahoo.com
or contact the LFANTX office for more information toll-free 866-205-2369 or info@lupus-northtexas.org
KILLEEN SUPPORT GROUP
Second Monday of every month
Metroplex Medical Plaza - RM 122
2301 S. Clear Creek Rd.
Killeen, Texas 76549
Ashante Williams, Facilitatoror contact the LFANTX office for more information toll-free 866-205-2369 or info@lupus-northtexas.org
LUBBOCK SUPPORT GROUP
For information on the next Lubbock Support Group Meeting, please contact:
Alice Camacho, Facilitator
806-781-6439 or email alicecamacho@aol.com
Or contact the chapter office at info@lupus-northtexas.org, toll-free 866-205-2369
WEATHERFORD SUPPORT GROUP
First Saturday of every month
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Lone Star Family Care
5700 E. Interstate 20, Service Rd South, Suite 100
Aledo, Texas 76008
Contact Tracy Lee lee94@att.net or Michelle Trewin, Facilitators
For more information on how to become a Support Group Facilitator in your community, please contact the LFA North Texas Chapter at 469-374-0590 or 866-205-2369 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or send an email to info@lupus-northexas.org.
ASK THE EXPERTS
Lupus: Ask the Experts is a series of live educational teleconferences and pre-recorded webcasts on a variety of topics designed to provide you with important information about living with lupus. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from some of the world’s leading lupus experts from the comfort and privacy of your home. Participate in several or just the one that most interests you.
This Ask The Experts series is offered as a free service of the Lupus Foundation of America, North Texas Chapter. All costs of services for patients and families are underwritten by the fundraising efforts of the North Texas Chapter, including the Walk to End Lupus Now™.
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Regional Teleconferences
Live teleconferences last one hour and are accessible via a toll-free number. Teleconferences will also be recorded and posted online. Pre-Registration is required. Call-in/log-in information will be provided to all registrants one week before the event. |
National Webcasts
Presentations are available online through the links below. Submit a question to the expert through the 15th of each topic month and answers will be posted the following month. |
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Lupus and Employment
Saturday, February 23rd 11:00 AM-12:00 PM EST
To register, email adrienne@lupus-northtexas.org
Register by Friday, Feb 15th. |
Lupus and Nutrition (Jan-Feb)
To participate, go to: www.lupus.org/ask |
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Managing the Doctor-Patient Relationship
with Melissa Hughes, MD Chairman of the Board Atlanta Healthcare Advocates Thursday, March 14th 7:00 PM-8:00 PM EST
To register, email adrienne@lupus-northtexas.org Register by Thursday, March 7th.
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with Cindy Coney
To participate, go to: www.lupus.org/ask |
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Cognitive Dysfunction: The Lupus Fog
7:00 PM-8:00 PM EST
Register by Thursday, April 11th. |
Lupus and Exercise (May-June)
with Tammy Utset, MD, MPH
To participate, go to: www.lupus.org/ask |
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Living with Lupus
Saturday, May 11th 11:00 AM-12:00 PM EST
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Social Security & Disability (July-Aug)
To participate, go to: www.lupus.org/ask |
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Lupus and the Kidneys
with Jack Waterman, DO, FACOI
Nephrology Associates of the Palm Beaches
Thursday, June 20th
7:00 PM-8:00PM EST
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Lupus and Caregivers (Sept-Oct)
To participate, go to: www.lupus.org/ask |
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with Mark Box, MD
Kansas City Internal Medicine,
St. Joseph Health Center Wednesday, September 4th 7:00 PM-8:00PM Time EST
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Lupus and Integrative Care (Nov-Dec)
To participate, go to: www.lupus.org/ask |
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Lupus and Women's Issues
Presenter to be announced
October 2013 To register, email adrienne@lupus-northtexas.org
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Alternative & Complementary Therapies
Tuesday, November 12th
7:00-8:30pm EST
To register, email adrienne@lupus-northtexas.org
Register by Tuesday, November 5th. |
Previous Teleconferences
Learn from the experts from the comfort of your own home. Registration is required. Please email info@lupus-northtexas.org or call 469-374-0590, toll free 1-866-205-2369.
Listen to recording of previous teleconferences:
"Cardiopulmonary Issues and Lupus" - April 2011
"Vivir con Lupus" - May 2011
"Lupus and the Kidneys" - March 2012
"Vivir con Lupus" - May 2012
"Living with Lupus" - May 2012
"Lupus and the Skin" - June 2012